Third Grade Reading, Writing & Communicating
Language skills are necessary for academic success in all disciplines. The ability to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening effectively builds understanding across all academic subjects as well as allowing for the development of 21st century skills within the context of these subjects. Critical thinking and reasoning, information literacy, collaboration, self-direction, and innovation are vital 21st century skills.
| Standards and Grade Level Expectations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression and Listening | 1 | Oral communication is used both informally and formally | 2 | Successful group activities need the cooperation of everyone |
| Reading for All Purposes | 1 | Strategies are needed to make meaning of various types of literary genres | 2 | Comprehension strategies are necessary when reading informational or persuasive text | 3 | Increasing word understanding, word use, and word relationships increases vocabulary |
| Writing and Composition | 1 | A writing process is used to plan, draft, and write a variety of literary genres | 2 | A writing process is used to plan, draft, and write a variety of informational texts | 3 | Correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are used when writing |
| Research and Reasoning | 1 | Researching a topic and sharing findings are often done with others | 2 | Inferences and points of view exist |
Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats
Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills 3rd Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.
- Third Grade Reading, Writing & Communicating Placemats
