3rd Grade Info Page

First Trimester

WRITING

ϖBegins revising to select words that enhance clarity and add interest.

ϖBegins to write a single paragraph on one topic with beginning, middle, and end.

ϖBegins to focus on main idea with supporting details in fiction and non-fiction writing.

ϖBegins to develop strategies for unknown words.

ϖPrewrites and drafts for a variety of purposes and audiences.

ϖEdits for correct capitalization, ending punctuation, and spelling of high frequency words.

ϖDemonstrates knowledge of grammar/usage (e.g., identifies complete sentences and subject/verb agreement, understands usage of nouns, and verbs in simple sentences).

ϖUses simple transitional words between sentences.

Second Trimester

WRITING

ϖDevelops strategies for unknown words with guidance.

ϖBegins to focus on main idea with supporting details in non-fiction writing.

ϖPrewrites and drafts for a variety of purposes and audiences.

ϖRevises to select words that enhance clarity and add interest.

ϖEdits for correct capitalization, ending punctuation, periods after initials and abbreviations, commas in a series, and spelling of high frequency words.

ϖDemonstrates knowledge of grammar/usage (e.g., writes complete sentences, uses subject/verb agreement, understands usage of nouns, adjectives, verbs in simple sentences).

ϖWrites a single paragraph on one topic with beginning, middle, and end.

ϖFocuses on main idea with supporting details in fiction writing.

Third Trimester

WRITING

ϖWrites single-paragraph pieces focused on one topic with supporting details, logical sequencing, and transition words.

ϖBegins to write multiple paragraphs focused on one topic.

ϖSelects words and sentence types that communicate feelings and thoughts and demonstrate personal style and voice.

ϖWrites for a variety of purposes for a specific audience.

ϖUses periods after initials, abbreviations, and titles of respect; commas in a series, apostrophes in singular possessives, capitalizes proper nouns.

ϖSpells high frequency words correctly and expands knowledge of spelling rules and strategies.

ϖDemonstrates knowledge of grammar/usage (e.g., writes complete sentences, uses subject/verb agreement, understands usage of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs in simple sentences).