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How to learn Grade 3: English language arts

Arizona academic standards: English language arts, Grade 3

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1. Language Standards · Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

  1. Shades of Meaning: Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing similar actions and among adjectives differing in intensity; make real-life connections between words and their use

2. Language Standards · Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

  1. Discussing and Questioning New Words: Ask and answer questions about unknown words in texts; discuss word meanings and link new vocabulary to words already known

3. Language Standards · Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

  1. Standard English: Know and understand the differences between spoken and written language — including differences in formality, register, grammar, and vocabulary — and between Standard English and other varieties of English, using Standard English confidently in writing and speech
  2. Using New Vocabulary: Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, being read to, and responding to texts in own speech and writing

4. Language Standards · Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

  1. Starting and Ending Sentences: Begin sentences with a capital letter and end them with the appropriate mark (full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark); recognise and name end punctuation

5. Language Standards · Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

  1. Literary Evidence in Writing: Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature
  2. Writing for an audience: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organisation are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience, maintaining a consistent style and structure throughout
  3. Grammar Terms: Clauses and Conjunctions: Use and understand Year 3 grammatical terminology accurately when discussing reading and writing: preposition, conjunction, word family, prefix, clause, subordinate clause, direct speech, consonant letter, vowel letter, inverted commas/speech marks
  4. Comparatives & Superlatives: Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, choosing correctly between them
  5. Standard English Verbs: Use Standard English verb inflections in place of non-standard local forms
  6. Simple Past, Present and Future: Form and use the simple past, present, and future verb tenses consistently in writing
  7. Abstract nouns: Understand and use abstract nouns to name ideas, qualities, and states that cannot be perceived by the senses
  8. Formal and Informal English: Recognise and compare formal and informal uses of English, understanding that language choices vary based on audience, purpose and context
  9. Conjunctions, Prepositions and Interjections: Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and in particular sentences, understanding how each word class contributes to meaning

6. Speaking and Listening Standards · Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on ot

  1. Listening and responding: Listen and respond appropriately to adults and peers; follow agreed-upon rules for discussion such as listening to others and taking turns speaking
  2. Group discussions: Participate actively in collaborative conversations staying on topic; continue a conversation through multiple exchanges; maintain attention in discussions
  3. Preparing for and Explaining in Discussions: Come to discussions prepared, draw on preparation and known information, and explain ideas in light of the discussion

7. Writing Standards: Foundational Skills · Know and apply spelling conventions and patterns.

  1. Spelling Word Lists (age 7+): Spell words from the statutory word list for Years 3 and 4, including commonly misspelt words that do not follow regular patterns
  2. Grammar Terms: Pronouns and Determiners: Know and use Year 4 grammar terminology including determiner, pronoun, possessive pronoun, and adverbial
  3. Using a Dictionary to Check Spellings: Use the first two or three letters of a word to check its spelling in a dictionary; consult reference materials including beginning dictionaries to verify and correct spellings
  4. Alternative Spellings for Sounds: Spell words using alternative grapheme choices for known phonemes, learning new spellings for sounds already encountered (e.g., /ɔ:/ as 'a' before ll, /ʌ/ as 'o', words ending -tion), including distinguishing common homophones

8. Writing Standards · Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

  1. Narrative Writing: Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

9. Writing Standards · Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

  1. Basic Informational Writing: Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

10. Writing Standards · Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, using reasons to support one's point of view.

  1. Structured Opinion Writing: Compose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding statement or section

11. Reading Standards: Foundational Skills · Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

  1. Reading fluently: Read aloud books matched to phonic ability accurately and with growing fluency; reread familiar texts to build confidence, speed, and expression
  2. Reading with Expression and Accuracy: Read aloud with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression (prosody), re-reading familiar texts to build fluency and confidence, and using context to self-correct

12. Reading Standards: Foundational Skills · Know and apply phonics and word analysis skills in decoding one-syllable or multisyllabic words.

  1. Syllables (age 6+): Decode words of two or more syllables by breaking them into syllable chunks, applying knowledge that every syllable must contain a vowel sound, and blending the parts together
  2. Prefixes and suffixes: Read words containing common prefixes and suffixes from the Y3-4 programme, applying knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes (morphology and etymology) to read aloud and understand new words