Third Grade English Language Arts

Instructional Focus

Assessment Tools

Making connections to text to extend literal and inferential meaning.

Ann Arbor Benchmark Assessments, AAPS Reading Rubrics

Selecting and reading books for extended periods of time across a variety of genres in text levels N, O, and P and beyond.

AAPS Reading Rubrics

Responding to text orally and in writing using language that demonstrates literal, inferential, and critical understanding.

Ann Arbor Benchmark Assessments, AAPS Reading Rubrics

Learn and use effective word solving strategies

Ann Arbor Benchmark Assessments, AAPS Reading Rubrics

Uses a variety of research tools and techniques including online and web-based sources.

AAPS Writing Rubrics, Specific Genre Study Rubrics

Incorporates research in information writing.

AAPS Writing Rubrics, Specific Genre Study Rubrics

Correctly spells words used often in reading and writing using a variety of strategies.

AAPS Writing Rubrics, Specific Genre Study Rubrics