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Content Standards and Practice Standards

K-5 ELA Standard Topics

Each standard in the English Language Arts has a consistent focus, or anchor, across grades. Although the standards describe increasingly sophisticated skills as children progress through the school years, the primary topic of each standard is the same in each grade. The following charts outline the focus for each standard in the area of Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening, and Language.

Reading Standards
Literature / Informational Text / Foundational Skills
Key Ideas and Details / RL.1 / Ask and Answer Questions / RI.1 / Ask and Answer Questions / Print Concepts Recognition / RF.1 / Concepts about Print (K-1)
RL.2 / Retell Stories / RI.2 / Main Topic/Idea and Key Details / Phonological Awareness / RF.2 / Spoken words, syllables, and sounds (K-1)
RL.3 / Story Elements / RI.3 / Connections and Relationships in Information Text / Phonics and Word Recognition / RF.3 / Decoding Words/Phonics
(K-5)
Craft and Structure / RL.4 / Word Meaning within Text / RI.4 / Word Meaning within Text / Fluency / RF.4 / Accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
RL.5 / Text Structure / RI.5 / Text Features and Structures
RL.6 / Point of View / RI.6 / Author/Illustrator Purpose and Point of View
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas / RL.7 / Visuals and Text / RI.7 / Visuals Support Comprehension
RL.8 / N/A / RI.8 / Author’s Supporting Points
RL.9 / Compare and Contrast / RI.9 / Compare and Contrast
Range and Reading and Level of Text Complexity / RL.10 / Text Complexity / RI.10 / Text Complexity
Writing Standards
Text Types and Purposes / W.1 / Opinion/Argument
W.2 / Informative/Explanatory
W.3 / Narrative
Production and Distribution of Writing / W.4 / Production (Begins in Grade 3)
W.5 / Plan/Revise/Edit
W.6 / Technology Integration
Research to Build and Present Knowledge / W.7 / Research
W.8 / Determine Importance and Organize Information
W.9 / Draw Evidence from Literary or Informational Text (Begins in Grade 4)
Range of Writing / W.10 / Write Routinely over Varied Time Frames (Begins in Grade 3)
Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration / SL.1 / Conversation
SL.2 / Listening Comprehension
SL.3 / Listen and Respond
Production and Distribution of Writing / SL.4 / Oral Expression
SL.5 / Multimedia Presentation
SL.6 / Adapting Oral Communication
Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English / L.1 / Grammar Usage
L.2 / Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling
L.3 / Conventions of Language
Knowledge of Language / L.4 / Word Meanings
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use / L.5 / Word Relationships and Nuances
L.6 / Vocabulary Development

Third English Language Arts Curriculum Map

Waterloo School District Scope and Sequence Overview

Unit of Study / Literacy by Design Alignment / Standards
1 / RL:
RI:
RF:
W:
SL:
L:
2 / RL:
RI:
RF:
W:
SL:
L:
3 / RL:
RI:
RF:
W:
SL:
L:
4 / RL:
RI:
RF:
W:
SL:
L:
5 / RL:
RI:
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W:
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6 / RL:
RI:
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7 / RL:
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8 / RL:
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Third Grade

Instruction and Assessment Schedule

2013-2014

It is expected that the units will be taught consecutively. The table below reflects which units are assessed on each benchmark. It is possible to begin a new unit prior to the quarter in which it is being assessed.

Approx. Numberof Daysof Instruction / Benchmark 1 / ?? / ?? / Common Assessment A / ?? / ?? / Common Assessment B / Benchmark 2 / ?? / ?? / Common Assessment C / ?? / ?? / Common Assessment D / Benchmark 3 / Endof
Year
Instructional
Content / Unit of
Study
1 / Unit of
Study
2 / Unit of
Study
3 / Unit of
Study
4 / Unit of
Study
5 / Unit of
Study
6 / Unit of
Study
7 / Unit of
Study
8 / Getting Ready forGr.
1 Unit
Assessment

Third Grade Language Arts

Curriculum Map - Overview

Unit of Study / The literacy content is sequenced in Units of Study that will take approximately 4-5 weeks each to teach.
The sequence of Units of Study provides a coherent flow to literacy instruction throughout the year.
Literacy by Design / The primary textbook adopted in Waterloo School District for Grades K-5
Teacher’s
Resources and Notes / Teachers are encouraged to make notes of their own lesson ideas and resources that align with each Unit of
Study.
Additional
Resources
Assessment / There are many formative and summative assessment options:
Unit of Study 1 / Third Grade / Quarter 1 / Approx. ??? days
Theme 1
Reading Literature
Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
3.RL.1,3.RL.3, 3.RL.4
I can:
3.RL.1
·  Answer questions by using words and details from the text
3.RL.3
·  Describe the characters and how their actions effect the story
3.RL.4
·  Identify sentences with exaggerations / Academic Vocabulary:
·  story elements
·  illustrations
·  realistic fiction
·  humorous fiction
·  making connections
·  hyperbole
·  exaggerations
·  initial consonant
·  supporting details
·  genre
·  stanza
Section Vocabulary:
·  develop
·  celebrate
·  decision
·  protect
·  comfort
·  challenge
·  arrive
·  appeal
·  festival
·  lifestyle / Theme 1, Lesson 1:
·  Read and comprehend A, B, C
Theme 1, Lesson 2:
·  Teach vocabulary A
·  Modeled reading A, B, C
Theme 1, Lesson 3:
·  Teach vocabulary A & B
·  Connect to prior knowledge; A Small Town with a Big Idea
·  Shared reading A & B
·  Teach target skills A & B / ·  Substitute story for Ogbo: Sharing Life in an African Village
Wk 2
·  Teach vocabulary A & B, substitute challenge for establish (mention establish but don’t elaborate)
·  Substitute festival for household (mention household but don’t elaborate)
Unit of Study 1 / Third Grade / Quarter 1 / Approx. ??? days
Theme 1
Reading Literature
Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
3.RL.1,3.RL.3, 3.RL.4
I can:
3.RL.1
·  Answer questions by using words and details from the text
3.RL.3
·  Describe the characters and how their actions effect the story
3.RL.4
·  Identify sentences with exaggerations / Academic Vocabulary:
·  story elements
·  illustrations
·  realistic fiction
·  humorous fiction
·  making connections
·  hyperbole
·  exaggerations
·  initial consonant
·  supporting details
·  genre
·  stanza
Section Vocabulary:
·  develop
·  decision
·  protect
·  comfort
·  arrive
·  appeal
·  festival
·  lifestyle / Theme 1, Lesson 7:
·  Teach vocabulary A & B, substitute festival for household (mention household but don’t elaborate)
·  Teach target skill A & B
·  Connect to prior knowledge
·  Interactive reading A & B
·  Ongoing practice A & B
Theme 1, Lesson 8
·  Review vocabulary
·  Connect to prior knowledge; The Great Butterfly Flutterby
Unit of Study 1 / Third Grade / Quarter 1 / Approx. ??? days
Theme 1
Reading Literature
Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
3.RL.1,3.RL.3, 3.RL.4
I can:
3.RL.1
·  Answer questions by using words and details from the text
3.RL.3
·  Describe the characters and how their actions effect the story
3.RL.4
·  Identify sentences with exaggerations / Academic Vocabulary:
·  story elements
·  illustrations
·  realistic fiction
·  humorous fiction
·  making connections
·  hyperbole
·  exaggerations
·  initial consonant
·  supporting details
·  genre
·  stanza
Section Vocabulary:
·  develop
·  decision
·  protect
·  comfort
·  arrive
·  appeal
·  festival
·  lifestyle / Theme 1, Lesson 8:
·  Interactive reading A & B
Theme 1, Lesson 9:
·  Review vocabulary
·  Interactive reading A & B
·  Think & Respond
Theme 1, Lesson 10
·  Wrap up the Interactive reading A, B, C
·  Theme 1 progress test / Theme 1, Lesson 9:
·  Extended response
Reading Informational
Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
3.IF.1, 3.IF.2, 3.IF.7
I Can:
3.IF.1
·  Ask and answer questions using the text for support to show my understanding
3.IF.2
·  Explain how the key details support the main idea of a text
3.IF.7
·  Explain how charts, diagrams, or illustrations are helpful in clarifying text / Academic Vocabulary:
·  supporting details
·  charts
·  diagrams
·  main idea
·  clarify
Section Vocabulary:
·  challenge
·  celebrate / Theme 1, Lesson 4:
·  Teach vocabulary A
·  Connect to prior knowledge
·  Interactive reading A & B
Theme 1, Lesson 5:
·  Interactive reading A & B
·  Think & Respond A & B
Theme 1, Lesson 6:
·  Teach vocabulary A & B
·  Teach vocabulary A & B, substitute challenge for establish (mention establish but don’t elaborate)
·  Wrap up the interactive reading A & B
·  Think and Respond; Turn and Talk A & B
·  Think and Respond; Critical Thinking
Reading Foundational
Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
3.RFS.3(C&D), 3.RFS.4
I Can:
3.RFS.3(C&D)
·  Identify short vowel words
3.RF.4
·  Read fluently at a 3rd grade level / Academic Vocabulary:
·  Initial consonant / Theme 1, lesson 6:
·  Teach word study A
Theme 1, lesson :
·  Teach word study A & B
Theme 1, lesson 3:
·  Teach word study A & B
·  Teach fluency
Theme 1, Lesson 4:
·  Teach word study
Theme 1, Lesson 5:
·  Short vowel review
Theme 1, Lesson 7:
·  Teach word study A, B, C
Theme 1, Lesson 8:
·  Teach word study A, B, C
Theme 1, Lesson 9:
·  Consonant review
Writing
Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
I Can:
Language Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
I Can: / Academic Vocabulary:
Speaking and Listening
Content Objectives / Vocabulary / Literacy By Design
Alignment / Additional Resources
3.SL.3, 3.SL.6
I can:
3.SL.3
·  Answer questions about a text read aloud giving details from the story
3.SL.6
·  Speak in complete sentences in order to answer a question or provide detail/clarification / Academic Vocabulary:
·  Complete sentences
·  Clarify / Theme 1, Lesson 1:
Modeled reading A & B / ·  Substitute story for Ogbo: Sharing Life in an African Village
Assessment Options:
Notes: