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I-CANyons Parent Toolkit for Third Grade Language Arts (ELA)

Writing:  I CAN...

Standard

Write opinion pieces using reasons

Core Standard

W3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view. (a) Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. (b) Provide reasons that support the opinion. (c) Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons. (d) Provide a concluding statement or section.

In Other Words

Student is able to write an opinion piece based on a topic. The opinion piece should include: introduction, supportive reasons and conclusion.

If Mastered

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If Not Yet Mastered

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Standard

Write informative texts to convey ideas

Core Standard

W3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (a) Introduce a topic and group related information together, include illustrations when useful to aid in comprehension. (b) Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. (c) Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.


W 3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

In Other Words

Write an informative text based off facts, definitions and details on a topic. Introduce the topic, include specific information, and connect ideas.

Student is able to research topics and write about the topics.

If Mastered

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If Not Yet Mastered

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Standard

Write narrative texts to develop real or imagined experiences

Core Standard

W3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. (a) Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. (b) Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. (c) Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order. (d) Provide a sense of closure.

In Other Words

Write an stories to develop real or imagined events. Include characters, sequence of events, thoughts, feelings experiences and a good ending.

If Mastered

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If Not Yet Mastered

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Additional resources can be found at: Click Here

Standard

Use technology to produce and publish writing

Core Standard

W3.6 With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.


W 3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sour evidence into provided categories.

In Other Words

Student is able to use keyboarding skills to produce a writing piece.

If Mastered

Continue to increase rate of keyboarding. Visit: Free typing game OR Typing web.

If Not Yet Mastered

Have the student practice their keyboarding skills in order to increase their rate using one of the following online sites: Free typing game OR Typing web.
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