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1 Grade 3 Language Standards : Conventions of Standard English Essential Questions: 1. Why is it important to have command of Standard English conventions? 2. How do I determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word or usage? 3. How do words and their use influence language? 4. How does the depth of your vocabulary contribute to your ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? Essential noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, regular and irregular verbs and nouns, abstract nouns, simple verb tense, subjectverb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, comparative adjective, superlative adjective, coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, commas, quotation marks, dialogue, possessives, suffixes, reference materials. College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 1 for Language: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. b. Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns. c. Use abstract nouns (e.g., childhood). d. Form and use regular and irregular verbs. e. Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk) verb tenses. f. Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.* g. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. h. Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. i. Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences. use collective nouns in writing and speaking (i.e. science, solids, liquids, gases, insects, weather ) correctly form and use irregular plural nouns in writing and speaking. identify and use reflexive pronouns in writing and speaking. noun pronoun verb adjective adverb regular and irregular verbs and nouns abstract nouns simple verb tense subject-verb agreement pronoun-antecedent that language conventions and grammar are essential in effective communication. that skills related to conventions are interrelated with reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. clarify how nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs function in particular sentence. construct and apply regular and irregular plural nouns. use abstract nouns (nouns which cannot be detected by your senses).

2 X correctly form and use the past tense of irregular verbs while speaking and writing. use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. create, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences(e.g. The boy watched the movie. The little boy watched the movie. The action movie was watched by the little boy.). agreement comparative adjective superlative adjective coordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence imperative sentences exclamatory sentences declarative sentences Interrogative sentences multi-meaning words (homophones) context clues run-on sentences abbreviations construct and apply regular and irregular verbs. construct and apply the use of simple tenses (past, present, and future tenses). create sentences with subject-verb and pronounantecedent agreement. construct and apply comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. choose between comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs appropriately depending on what is to be modified. apply coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. produce simple, compound, and complex sentences.

3 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 2 for Language: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. L.3.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Capitalize appropriate words in titles. b. Use commas in addresses. c. Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. d. Form and use possessives. e. Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness). f. Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words. g. Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings. recognize proper nouns and construct proper nouns with appropriate capitalization. identify spelling patterns and apply them when writing. consult reference materials to check and correct spelling (i.e. spelling dictionaries, thesaurus, beginning dictionaries). formulate sentences using commas in greetings and closings of letters. create contractions and frequently occurring possessives using apostrophes. (Reference to R.F. 3.3) X commas quotation marks dialogue possessives suffixes reference materials that appropriate grammar and usage of formal English is important in written and spoken language to convey meaning. that reference tools can aid in spelling and conventions. capitalize appropriate words in titles. use commas in addresses. use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. construct and apply possessives. use conventional spelling for high-frequency words. add suffixes to base words to spell them correctly. utilize reference material (e.g. beginning dictionary) to check and correct spelling.

4 Grade 3 Language Standards : Knowledge of Language Essential Questions: 1. Why is it important to have command of standard English conventions? 2. How do I determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word or usage? 3. How do words and their use influence language? 4. How does the depth of your vocabulary contribute to your ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? Essential conventions, standard English College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 3 for Language: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. L.3.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose words and phrases for effect. b. Recognize and observe differences between the conventions of spoken and written standard English. compare formal and informal uses of English. recognize when to use formal and informal English.. X conventions standard English that language can function in different contexts and for different purposes. that making effective choices for meaning or style enhances what they write, speak, read, or hear. choose words and phrases to enhance and convey an intended meaning. recognize the differences between spoken and written standard English and apply that knowledge when they write, speak, read, and listen.

5 Grade 3 Language Standards : Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Essential Questions: 1. Why is it important to have command of standard English conventions? 2. How do I determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word or usage? 3. How do words and their use influence language? 4. How does the depth of your vocabulary contribute to your ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? Essential affix, literal, nonliteral, shades of meaning, temporal, spatial College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 4 for Language: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate. L.3.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g. agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat). c. Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g. company, companion) d. Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases. use known word parts (affixes, root words, compound words) to determine or predict the meaning of an unknown word. use print and digital resources to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words and phrases. affix that using prior knowledge of words and affixes helps them understand new unknown words. that consulting reference materials helps to identify unknown words and their meanings. utilize context to clarify the meaning of unknown words. analyze the meaning of a word when a known affix is added to a known word. infer the meaning of an unknown word when using a known root word as a clue. consult print and digital glossaries (beginning dictionaries) to clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

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7 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 5 for Language: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. a. Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meaning of words and phrases in contexts (e.g. takes steps). b. Identify real life connections between words and their use (e.g. describe people who are friendly or helpful). c. Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describes states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g. knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered). be able to make real-life connections between words and their use (e.g. describe foods that are spicy or juicy). be able to distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g. toss, throw, hurl). be able to distinguish among closely related adjectives (e.g. thin, slender, skinny, scrawny). X literal nonliteral shades of meaning that the use of figurative and non-literal language can enhance the meaning. that through learning new words and word relationships, their vocabulary will expand. that a richer vocabulary enhances your ability to write, speak, listen, and read. distinguish the literal and nonliteral meaning of word and phrase in context. create real-life connections between words and their use. apply shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or certainty.

8 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard 6 for Language: Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression. L.3.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal special and temporal relationships (e.g. After dinner that night, we went looking for them.) use words acquired through reading, talking or listening. use adjectives and adverbs to respond to texts. X temporal spatial that different forms of communication are appropriate in different settings. acquire and utilize various forms of communication (grade-appropriate, general academic, and domainspecific). communicate through words and phrases including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships.