CCSS (Common Core State Standards)
Standard 1LA/R: Word Analysis, Fluency, and Vocabulary
Students apply their knowledge of basic word features, context clues, and word identification strategies to determine meaning, build vocabulary, and achieve fluency.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
GRADE THREE-DECODING AND WORD RECOGNITION
3.1.1 Read words with several syllables.
3.1.2 Read aloud grade level appropriate literary and informational texts fluently and accurately and with appropriate timing, change in voice, and expression.
GRADE THREE-VOCABULARY AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
3.1.3 Determine the meanings of words using knowledge of synonyms (words with the same meaning), antonyms (words with opposite meanings), homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings), and homographs (words that are spelled the same but have different meanings). EXAMPLE(S):
• Understand that words, such as fair and fare, are said the same way but have different meanings.
• Know the difference between two meanings of the word lead when used in sentences, such as “The pencil has lead in it,” and “I will lead the way.”
3.1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of levels of specificity among grade appropriate words. EXAMPLE(S): Explain the levels of specificity among the words dog, mammal, animal, and living things.
3.1.5 Use sentence and word context to find the meaning of unknown words.
3.1.6 Use a dictionary to learn the meaning and pronunciation of unknown words.
3.1.7 Use knowledge of prefixes (word parts added at the beginning of words, such as un-, pre-) and suffixes (word parts added at the end of words such as -er, -ful, -less) to determine the meaning of words.
Standard 2R: Reading Comprehension and Analysis of Nonfiction Texts
Students read a wide range of nonfiction texts to acquire new information, to respond to the demands of society and the workplace, and to learn about themselves and the world.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
GRADE THREE-STRUCTURAL FEATURES OF NONFICTION TEXTS
3.2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, chapter headings, a glossary, or an index to locate information in text.
GRADE THREE-COMPREHENSION AND ANALYSIS OF NONFICTION TEXT
3.2.2 Ask questions and support answers by connecting prior knowledge with literal information from the text. EXAMPLE(S): When reading informational materials about science topics or social science subjects, compare what is read to background knowledge about the subject.
3.2.3 Show understanding by identifying answers in the text.
EXAMPLE(S): After generating a question about information in a text, skim and scan the remaining text to find the answer to the question.
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