Academic Content Standards For Entire Project
Ohio Academic Content Standards
Language Arts: Grade Three
Acquisition of Vocabulary
1. Determine the meaning of unknown words using a variety of context clues, including word, sentence and paragraph clues.
3. Apply the meaning of the terms synonyms and antonyms
5. Apply knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to determine their meaning
7. Apply knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine meaning of words.
3. Apply the meaning of the terms synonyms and antonyms
8. Decode and determine the meaning of words by using knowledge of root words and their various inflections.
9. Determine the meaning and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars.
Reading Process
1. Establish a purpose for reading (e.g., to be informed, to follow directions or to be entertained).
4. Summarize texts, sequencing information accurately and include main ideas and details as appropriate.
6. Create and use graphic organizers, such as Venn diagrams and webs, to demonstrate comprehension.
9. Use criteria to choose independent reading materials.
Reading Applications
1. Use the table of contents, chapter headings, glossary, index, captions and illustrations to locate information and comprehend texts.
2. List questions about essential elements (e.g., why, who, where, what, when and how) from informational text and identify answers.
3. Identify and list the important central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
4. Draw conclusions from information in maps, charts, graphs and diagrams.
5. Analyze a set of directions for proper sequencing, clarity and completeness.
Writing Process
1. Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material.
2. Develop a clear main idea for writing.
3. Develop a purpose and audience for writing.
4. Use organizational strategies (e.g. brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.
5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure.
6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences.
7. Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by transitional words and phrases.
9. Use available technology to compose text.
12. Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning.
13. Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries, to select more effective vocabulary.
15. Apply tools (e.g. rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing.
Writing Applications
4. Write informational reports that include the main ideas and significant details from text.
Writing Conventions
2. Spell multi-syllabic words correctly.
7. Use resources to check spelling (e.g. a dictionary, spell check).
8. Use end punctuation marks correctly.
10. Use correct capitalization.
Research
1. Choose a topic for research from a list of questions, assigned topic or personal area of interest.
2. Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information from a variety of locations.
3. Acquire information from multiple sources about the topic.
4. Identify important information found in the sources and summarize the important findings.
5. Sort relevant information into categories about the topic.
6. Understand the importance of citing resources.
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3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Language Arts: Grade Three
Acquisition of Vocabulary
1. Determine the meaning of unknown words using a variety of context clues, including word, sentence and paragraph clues.
3. Apply the meaning of the terms synonyms and antonyms
5. Apply knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to determine their meaning
7. Apply knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine meaning of words.
3. Apply the meaning of the terms synonyms and antonyms
8. Decode and determine the meaning of words by using knowledge of root words and their various inflections.
9. Determine the meaning and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars.
Reading Process
1. Establish a purpose for reading (e.g., to be informed, to follow directions or to be entertained).
4. Summarize texts, sequencing information accurately and include main ideas and details as appropriate.
6. Create and use graphic organizers, such as Venn diagrams and webs, to demonstrate comprehension.
9. Use criteria to choose independent reading materials.
Reading Applications
1. Use the table of contents, chapter headings, glossary, index, captions and illustrations to locate information and comprehend texts.
2. List questions about essential elements (e.g., why, who, where, what, when and how) from informational text and identify answers.
3. Identify and list the important central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
4. Draw conclusions from information in maps, charts, graphs and diagrams.
5. Analyze a set of directions for proper sequencing, clarity and completeness.
Writing Process
1. Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material.
2. Develop a clear main idea for writing.
3. Develop a purpose and audience for writing.
4. Use organizational strategies (e.g. brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.
5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure.
6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences.
7. Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by transitional words and phrases.
9. Use available technology to compose text.
12. Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning.
13. Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries, to select more effective vocabulary.
15. Apply tools (e.g. rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing.
Writing Applications
4. Write informational reports that include the main ideas and significant details from text.
Writing Conventions
2. Spell multi-syllabic words correctly.
7. Use resources to check spelling (e.g. a dictionary, spell check).
8. Use end punctuation marks correctly.
10. Use correct capitalization.
Research
1. Choose a topic for research from a list of questions, assigned topic or personal area of interest.
2. Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information from a variety of locations.
3. Acquire information from multiple sources about the topic.
4. Identify important information found in the sources and summarize the important findings.
5. Sort relevant information into categories about the topic.
6. Understand the importance of citing resources.
ISTE | NETS for Students
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.