Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Correlations

English Language Arts

Strand - Phonics and Word Recognition, Grade 3

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

ELA.RF.3.3c: Decode multi-syllable words.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

ELA.RF.3.3a: Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

ELA.RF.3.3b: Decode words with common Latin suffixes.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

ELA.RF.3.3d: Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Strand - Fluency, Grade 3

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

ELA.RF.3.4c: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 3

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.3.1: 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 others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Strand - Comprehension and Collaboration, Grade 3

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on <i>grade 3 topics and texts</i>, building on others&rsquo; ideas and expressing their own clearly.

ELA.SL.3.1d: Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 3

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.3.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Strand - Conventions of Standard English, Grade 3

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

ELA.L.3.1e: Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk) verb tenses.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

ELA.L.3.1b: Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

ELA.L.3.1g: Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

ELA.L.3.2g: Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

ELA.L.3.2f: Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

ELA.L.3.2e: Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).

Strand - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use, Grade 3

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.

ELA.L.3.4d: Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

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.

ELA.L.3.4c: Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., company, companion).

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.

ELA.L.3.4b: Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat).

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.

ELA.L.3.4a: Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

ELA.L.3.5b: Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

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