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K-12 Curriculum
Elementary Language Arts - Grade 3

Nonfiction: Reading
The learner will be able to read a variety of nonfiction.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3.; F Classroom
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Poetry: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a poem.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3.; F Classroom
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Poetry: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the structure of poetry.
Strand Source Activities
Poetry PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; D Classroom
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Informational
The learner will be able to read and understand an informational, nonfiction story.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Informational: Understand
The learner will be able to read and understand a variety of informational texts.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Informational Text: Criteria/Analyze
The learner will be able to use established criteria to analyze content of informational texts.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Fiction
The learner will be able to read and understand fiction.
Strand Source Activities
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Fiction: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a variety of fiction.
Strand Source Activities
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3.; F Classroom
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Fiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret fiction.
Strand Source Activities
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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World Literature: Read
The learner will be able to read a variety of world literature.
Strand Source Activities
World Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; A Classroom
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Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to read a variety of genres.
Strand Source Activities
Genre PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Genre: Identify/Textual Elements
The learner will be able to identify genre by examining textual elements.
Strand Source Activities
Genre PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; A Classroom
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Literary/Art Genres: Conventions
The learner will be able to create a work in a literary genre that follows the conventions of that genre.
Strand Source Activities
Genre: Literary/Art PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3.; C Classroom
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Drama: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to identify structural elements of drama.
Strand Source Activities
Drama PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3, E Classroom
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Drama: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a variety of drama.
Strand Source Activities
Drama PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3.; F Classroom
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Nonfiction: Respond
The learner will be able to respond to nonfiction materials.
Strand Source Activities
Nonfiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.8, #1.3.3.; F Classroom
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Nonfiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret nonfiction.
Strand Source Activities
Nonfiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Literature: Understand
The learner will be able to understand the works of literature.
Strand Source Activities
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; A Classroom
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Information Processing

Information/Concept Processing: Identify
The learner will be able to identify new concepts.
Strand Source Activities
Information/Ideas: Processing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Information/Concept Processing: Define
The learner will be able to define new concepts.
Strand Source Activities
Information/Ideas: Processing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Language Expressions

Noun: Use
The learner will be able to use nouns correctly.
Strand Source Activities
Noun PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Adverb: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use adverbs in a sentence.
Strand Source Activities
Adverb PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Pronoun: Use
The learner will be able to use pronouns in sentences correctly.
Strand Source Activities
Pronoun PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Sentence Structure: Length
The learner will be able to write using a variety of sentence lengths.
Strand Source Activities
Sentence Structure PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D Classroom
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Verb: Use
The learner will be able to use verbs correctly.
Strand Source Activities
Verb PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Adjective: Use
The learner will be able to use adjectives in a sentence correctly.
Strand Source Activities
Adjective PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Compound/Complex: Create
The learner will be able to create grammatically complex sentences.
Strand Source Activities
Sentence Structure: Compound/Complex PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D Classroom
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Conjunction: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use conjunctions in a sentence.
Strand Source Activities
Conjunction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Language Mechanics

Capitalization: Use
The learner will be able to use capital letters correctly when beginning a sentence, writing the pronoun "I," days of the week, months, and proper nouns.
Strand Source Activities
Capitalization: Applications PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Affective: Literature/Appreciate
The learner will be able to appreciate literature through listening activities.
Strand Source Activities
Listening Responses: Affective PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Discussion: Ideas
The learner will be able to listen to and understand ideas exchanged in a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; D Classroom
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Discussion: Respect Views
The learner will be able to demonstrate respect for others' viewpoints while engaged in a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; D Classroom
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Character: Main
The learner will be able to identify main character from orally read passage.
Strand Source Activities
Character PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Sequence: Chronological Order
The learner will be able to place events from auditory materials in chronological order.
Strand Source Activities
Sequence PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Behaviors: Variety/Attentive
The learner will be able to listen attentively to a variety of speakers.
Strand Source Activities
Listening Behaviors PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; A Classroom
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Discussion: Response
The learner will be able to respond appropriately in a discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; D Classroom
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Tone: Identify
The learner will be able to identify tone in auditory material.
Strand Source Activities
Tone PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Media Form: Media/Repertoire
The learner will be able to appreciate and use a wide variety of media forms.
Strand Source Activities
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B Classroom
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Purposes: Learning/Thinking
The learner will be able to use media to stimulate his/her learning and thinking skills.
Strand Source Activities
Media Purposes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F Classroom
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Media Form: Understand
The learner will be able to understand a variety of media forms.
Strand Source Activities
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B Classroom
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Media Form: Variety/Choose
The learner will be able to choose from a variety of media forms to communicate learned information.
Strand Source Activities
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F, p.15, #1.6.3.; F Classroom
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Television: Explain/Impact
The learner will be able to explain the impact of television on daily life .
Strand Source Activities
Television PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F Classroom
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Television: Techniques/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize techniques used in television.
Strand Source Activities
Television PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B Classroom
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Television: Fact/Differentiate
The learner will be able to begin to differentiate between facts and misleading information presented on television.
Strand Source Activities
Television PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B Classroom
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Film: Explain Impact
The learner will be able to explain the impact of film on everyday life.
Strand Source Activities
Film PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F Classroom
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Advertisement: Purpose
The learner will be able to explain advertisement purposes to others.
Strand Source Activities
Advertisement PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F Classroom
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Radio: Explain Impact
The learner will be able to explain the impact of radio on everyday life.
Strand Source Activities
Radio PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F Classroom
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Evaluate: Effectiveness Audience
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of media messages targeted for a specific audience.
Strand Source Activities
Media Message: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B Classroom
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Evaluate: Media Message
The learner will be able to evaluate media messages.
Strand Source Activities
Media Message: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B Classroom
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Reading Operations

Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to read and comprehend material from a variety of sources.
Strand Source Activities
Source PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to read a variety of text fluently.
Strand Source Activities
Source PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Prior Knowledge: Textual Information
The learner will be able to form connections between prior knowledge and/or experience to events and information within a text.
Strand Source Activities
Prior Knowledge PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Predict Outcome: Content/Organization
The learner will be able to preview text to anticipate content and organization.
Strand Source Activities
Predicting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3, B Classroom
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Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Strand Source Activities
Fact/Opinion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; A Classroom
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Fact/Opinion: Context
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion in the context of a passage.
Strand Source Activities
Fact/Opinion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Character: Describe/Story
The learner will be able to describe characters in a story.
Strand Source Activities
Character PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3, B Classroom
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Character: Dialogue/Geographic Region
The learner will be able to understand that a character's geographic region may affect his/her dialogue in the story.
Strand Source Activities
Character PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.16, #1.7.3, B Classroom
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Summarize: Main Ideas
The learner will be able to summarize main ideas.
Strand Source Activities
Summary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; C, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Inference: Information
The learner will be able to discuss inferred information from written material.
Strand Source Activities
Inference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Story Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements.
Strand Source Activities
Story Elements PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3, B Classroom
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Purposes: Identify
The learner will be able to identify purposes for reading.
Strand Source Activities
Reading Purposes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; A Classroom
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Purposes: Develop Vocabulary
The learner will be able to read to develop and use a more advanced vocabulary.
Strand Source Activities
Reading Purposes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3, E Classroom
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Setting: Describe
The learner will be able to describe the setting of a literary work.
Strand Source Activities
Setting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3, B Classroom
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Plot: Describe
The learner will be able to describe the plot of a literary passage.
Strand Source Activities
Plot PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3, B Classroom
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Literary Device: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the literary device being used by the author.
Strand Source Activities
Literary Device PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; C Classroom
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Support: Evidence
The learner will be able to support his/her assertions about a text with evidence.
Strand Source Activities
Support PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Classification: Non-Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as non-essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Source Activities
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Classification: Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Source Activities
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Construct Meaning: Correct Mistakes
The learner will be able to recognize and correct his/her own reading mistakes.
Strand Source Activities
Emergent Reading PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Reading Behaviors: Comprehension
The learner will be able to demonstrate comprehension skills.
Strand Source Activities
Reading Behaviors PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Post-Reading: Reread/Clarify
The learner will be able to clarify understanding of reading material by rereading.
Strand Source Activities
Post-Reading PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Response: Discuss/Clarify
The learner will be able to discuss reading material to clarify ideas.
Strand Source Activities
Reading Responses: Discussions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Personification: Use
The learner will be able to identify the use of personification in a reading passage.
Strand Source Activities
Personification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; C Classroom
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Rhythm: Rhythmical Patterns
The learner will be able to identify rhythmical patterns in a literary selection.
Strand Source Activities
Literary Device: Rhythm PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; C Classroom
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Rhyme: Identify/Use/Literary Selection
The learner will be able to identify the use of rhyme in a literary selection.
Strand Source Activities
Literary Device: Rhyme PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.7, #1.3.3.; C Classroom
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Events: Predict Future/Next
The learner will be able to predict a future event or the next event that will occur in a story.
Strand Source Activities
Predicting: Events PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Monitor: Use/Self-Monitoring
The learner will be able to use self-monitoring strategies to aid in comprehension of reading materials.
Strand Source Activities
Reading Strategies: Monitor PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; D Classroom
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Reread: Clarify/Ideas
The learner will be able to reread material to clarify ideas.
Strand Source Activities
Reading Strategies: Reread PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Human Experience: Relate
The learner will be able to relate the human experience as it is presented in literature to real-world scenarios and the human experience.
Strand Source Activities
Themes: Human Experience PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Audience: Prepare/Deliver
The learner will be able to prepare and deliver an oral presentation that demonstrates an awareness of audience.
Strand Source Activities
Presentation: Audience PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; C Classroom
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Group: Take Turns
The learner will be able to take turns when involved in group discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Group Communication PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; D Classroom
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Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly
The learner will be able to pronounce words clearly.
Strand Source Activities
Pronunciation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Directions: Give/Simple
The learner will be able to give simple directions.
Strand Source Activities
Directions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Conversation: Engage
The learner will be able to engage in a conversation.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Discussion: Role/Small Group
The learner will be able to participate in his/her assigned role during a small group discussion.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Discussion: Focus
The learner will be able to actively participate in large group discussions focusing on a topic or theme.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Discussion: Peers
The learner will be able to clarify understanding through a discussion with peers.
Strand Source Activities
Discussion/Conversation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; G Classroom
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Problem: Emergency
The learner will be able to report an emergency.
Strand Source Activities
Problem/Solution PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Vocal Characteristic: Meter
The learner will be able to use appropriate meter when speaking.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Vocal Characteristic: Flow
The learner will be able to speak with appropriate flow of words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Formal: Speaking Skills/Appropriate
The learner will be able to use speaking skills appropriate to formal speaking situations.
Strand Source Activities
Communication: Formal PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; C Classroom
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Informal: Explanation/Simple
The learner will be able to give a simple explanation.
Strand Source Activities
Communication: Informal PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Questions: Ask Relevant
The learner will be able to ask relevant questions.
Strand Source Activities
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; D Classroom
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Questions: Clarify
The learner will be able to ask questions to clarify his/her understanding.
Strand Source Activities
Questions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; A Classroom
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Practices: Read Aloud
The learner will be able to read familiar materials aloud accurately.
Strand Source Activities
Communication Practices PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Oral Interpretation: Audience
The learner will be able to deliver oral readings to a variety of audiences.
Strand Source Activities
Oral Composition/Interpretation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Oral Composition: Oral Report
The learner will be able to present a brief oral report.
Strand Source Activities
Oral Composition/Interpretation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Rhythm: Incorporate
The learner will be able to incorporate rhythm into his/her speaking.
Strand Source Activities
Rhythm/Rhyme PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 4, #1.1.3.; H Classroom
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Group: Participate/Small Group
The learner will be able to participate in small group presentations.
Strand Source Activities
Presentation: Group PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Group: Participate/Large Group
The learner will be able to participate in large group presentations.
Strand Source Activities
Presentation: Group PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Interview: Brief
The learner will be able to conduct a brief interview.
Strand Source Activities
Interview PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3, E Classroom
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Discussion: Participate
The learner will be able to participate in group discussions.
Strand Source Activities
Group Communication: Discussion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; D Classroom
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Volume: Appropriate/Occasion
The learner will be able to use appropriate volume for a given speaking occasion.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic: Volume PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; C Classroom
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Pace: Understandable
The learner will be able to speak at an understandable pace.
Strand Source Activities
Vocal Characteristic: Pace PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.14, #1.6.3.; C Classroom
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Spelling: Common Words
The learner will be able to spell common words correctly.
Strand Source Activities
Emergent Spelling PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Study and Research Skills

Sources: Recognizing
The learner will be able to recognize appropriate, accurate, and available resources for investigating specific questions or topics.
Strand Source Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to develop a self-selected topic using research skills.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; A Classroom
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Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills: Processes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B Classroom
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Dictionary: Use
The learner will be able to use a dictionary to locate information.
Strand Source Activities
Dictionary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3, E Classroom
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Sources: Variety/Locate
The learner will be able to locate a variety of sources.
Strand Source Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Sources: Locate
The learner will be able to locate appropriate sources of information.
Strand Source Activities
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Book Parts: Guide Words/Use
The learner will be able to use guide words in books to locate information.
Strand Source Activities
Book Parts PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Table of Contents: Choose
The learner will be able to select and use the table of contents as a reference source.
Strand Source Activities
Table of Contents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Informational Text: Criteria/Analyze
The learner will be able to use established criteria to analyze content of informational texts.
Strand Source Activities
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Organization: Criteria/Analyze
The learner will be able to use established criteria to analyze organization in texts.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Notes: Structured Format
The learner will be able to take notes using a structured format.
Strand Source Activities
Notes: Taking/Organizing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; C Classroom
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Research Technology
The learner will be able to use technology to aid in the research process.
Strand Source Activities
Research Technology PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 6, #1.2.3, B Classroom
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Print Style: Illustrations
The learner will be able to use illustrations to enhance writing.
Strand Source Activities
Print Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A, p.9, #1.4.3, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Key Words
The learner will be able to use key words to locate information.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to use traditional search methods.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Search Strategies
The learner will be able to use search strategies to locate electronic information.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3, B Classroom
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Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to organize central ideas gained through research with teacher support.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; C Classroom
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Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to present the central ideas gained through research with teacher support.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.17, #1.8.3.; C Classroom
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Research Skills: Draw Conclusion
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reference information collected for a specific purpose with teacher support.
Strand Source Activities
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Document: Understand/Variety
The learner will be able to understand a variety of documents with teacher support.
Strand Source Activities
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 5, #1.2.3.; A Classroom
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Internet: Impact/Explain
The learner will be able to explain the impact of the Internet on daily life.
Strand Source Activities
Internet PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.15, #1.6.3.; F Classroom
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Foreign Words: Meaning/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the meaning of frequently used foreign words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary: Foreign PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.16, #1.7.3.; A Classroom
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Context: New Word/Decode
The learner will be able to use context clues to decode new words.
Strand Source Activities
Context PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Context: New Word/Understand
The learner will be able to use context clues to understand new words.
Strand Source Activities
Context PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Syllabication: New Word/Decode
The learner will be able to use syllabication to decode new words.
Strand Source Activities
Syllabication PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Syllabication: New Word/Understand
The learner will be able to use syllabication to understand new words.
Strand Source Activities
Syllabication PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Vocabulary: Read/Identify/Understand
The learner will be able to read, identify, and understand grade specific vocabulary words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3, E Classroom
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Strategies: Meaning/Pictures
The learner will be able to identify and determine the meaning of a word by using pictures.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Strategies: Meaning/Phonics
The learner will be able to identify and determine the meaning of a word by applying knowledge of phonics.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Unfamiliar Words: Monitor Text
The learner will be able to monitor text for unfamiliar vocabulary words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Strategies: Define/Unknown
The learner will be able to define unknown words.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3, B Classroom
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Content Area: Use
The learner will be able to use new vocabulary acquired through an understanding of word relationships in all content areas.
Strand Source Activities
Vocabulary: Content Area PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 3, #1.1.3.; F Classroom
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Word: Pronounce/Accurately
The learner will be able to pronounce most words accurately.
Strand Source Activities
Word PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.13, #1.6.3.; C Classroom
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Word Structure: Identify Meaning
The learner will be able to identify the meaning of words by applying structural analysis.
Strand Source Activities
Word PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Word: Analysis/Understand
The learner will be able to use word analysis skills to understand new words.
Strand Source Activities
Word PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p. 2, #1.1.3.; C Classroom
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Drafting: Comprehensive Content
The learner will be able to exhibit comprehensive content in his/her writing.
Strand Source Activities
Drafting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B Classroom
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Focus: Sharpen
The learner will be able to sharpen the focus of a written work.
Strand Source Activities
Clarity/Focus PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; A Classroom
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Edit: Standard English Conventions
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of standard English language conventions to edit written works.
Strand Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Style: Awareness/Variety
The learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of a variety of writing styles.
Strand Source Activities
Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D Classroom
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Prewriting: Topic/Appropriateness
The learner will be able to identify a topic that is appropriate for a specific purpose and audience.
Strand Source Activities
Prewriting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; A Classroom
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Organization: Beginning/Middle/End
The learner will be able to organize writing by including a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; C Classroom
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Organization: Controlled
The learner will be able to write with controlled organization.
Strand Source Activities
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; C Classroom
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Evaluating Writing: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to evaluate writing to decide if the content is appropriate.
Strand Source Activities
Evaluating Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B Classroom
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Publishing: Prepare Works
The learner will be able to present written works for publication.
Strand Source Activities
Publishing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; G Classroom
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Paragraph: Central Idea
The learner will be able to develop paragraphs with a focused central idea.
Strand Source Activities
Paragraph Content PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B Classroom
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Story Elements: Use
The learner will be able to use story elements in writing.
Strand Source Activities
Story Elements PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A Classroom
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Expository: Informational Genres
The learner will be able to write in informational genres.
Strand Source Activities
Expository PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3, B Classroom
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Narrative: Write
The learner will be able to write a narrative piece.
Strand Source Activities
Narrative PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A Classroom
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Persuasive: Factual
The learner will be able to use factual persuasion to support an opinion in his/her writing.
Strand Source Activities
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.10, #1.4.3.; C Classroom
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Sentence Content: Describe Nouns
The learner will be able to write to describe people, places, animals, and/or objects.
Strand Source Activities
Sentence Content PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A Classroom
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Sequence: Logical Order
The learner will be able to sequence ideas in logical order.
Strand Source Activities
Sequence PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; C Classroom
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Descriptive: Action Verbs
The learner will be able to write using action verbs.
Strand Source Activities
Descriptive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D Classroom
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Descriptive: Language
The learner will be able to use descriptive language in his/her writing.
Strand Source Activities
Descriptive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; D Classroom
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Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
Strand Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Revise: Logical Order
The learner will be able to revise writing for logical order.
Strand Source Activities
Revising: Content PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3, E Classroom
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Topic: Distinct Focus
The learner will be able to write with a distinct focus.
Strand Source Activities
Topic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3.; A Classroom
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Support: Detail/Appropriate
The learner will be able to choose details appropriate for the topic of a written work.
Strand Source Activities
Support PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B Classroom
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Sentence: Complete/Create
The learner will be able to create complete written sentences.
Strand Source Activities
Emergent Writing: Sentence PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3.; F Classroom
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Details: Write/Specific
The learner will be able to write a narrative which includes specific details.
Strand Source Activities
Narrative: Detail PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.9, #1.4.3.; A Classroom
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Detail: Missing Information/Identify
The learner will be able to revise writing by identifying missing information and details.
Strand Source Activities
Revising: Content/Detail PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.12, #1.5.3, E Classroom
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Detail: Relevant/Choose
The learner will be able to choose details relevant to the topic of a written work.
Strand Source Activities
Support: Detail PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 3, p.11, #1.5.3, B Classroom
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