New Mexico State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 3

NM.I: Reading and listening for comprehension. Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend information that is read, heard and viewed.

1-A: Listen to, read, react to and retell information:

1-A:1. Interact with text before, during and after reading, listening or viewing to comprehend by:

1-A:1.a. setting a purpose, previewing the text,

1-A:1.b. making predictions,

1-A:1.c. asking questions,

1-A:1.d. locating information for a specific purpose,

1-A:1.e. making connections, and

1-A:1.f. using story structure and text organization.

1-A:2. Summarize main idea(s) from written or spoken text succinctly.

1-A:3. Employ active listening skills.

1-A:4. Increase vocabulary through reading, listening and interacting.

I-B: Locate and use a variety of resources to acquire information across the curriculum.

I-B:1. Use reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus) to confirm decoding skills, verify spelling, discover and extend meaning of words.

I-B:2. Use encyclopedias, dictionaries and electronic resources to gather information.

I-C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to comprehend written, spoken, and visual information.

I-C:1. Draw conclusions, make generalizations, gather support by referencing the text.

I-C:2. Explain choice of reading materials congruent with purpose (e.g., solving problems, making decisions).

I-D: Acquire reading strategies which include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

I-D:1. Apply phonics and structural analysis to decode words (e.g., less common vowel patterns, syllable breaks).

I-D:2. Apply context clues to decode unknown words.

I-D:3. Use reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus) to confirm decoding skills, verify spelling and discover and extend meaning of words.

I-D:4. Use a variety of strategies to comprehend text (e.g., re-read, read ahead, ask for help, adjust reading speed, question, paraphrase, retell).

I-D:5. Read aloud with fluency, accuracy and comprehension when presented with a grade level passage of connected text.

I-D:6. Increase vocabulary through reading, listening and interacting.

NM.II: Writing and speaking for expression. Students will communicate effectively through speaking and writing.

II-A: Demonstrate competence in speaking to convey information.

II-A:1. Present information in a logical manner, with a clear main point.

II-A:2. Sustain conversation on a topic.

II-A:3. Answer open-ended questions.

II-A:4. Explain own learning.

II-A:5. Read aloud grade-level text with fluency and comprehension.

II-B: Apply grammatical and language conventions to communicate.

II-B:1. Use correct subject and verb agreement.

II-B:2. Use correct capitalization and punctuation.

II-B:3. Use a variety of complete sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative and exclamatory) in writing and speaking.

II-B:4. Compose two or more paragraphs with: topic sentences, supporting details, appropriate, logical sequence and sufficient elaboration.

II-B:5. Use strategies for spelling (e.g., sound patterns, visual patterns, silent letters).

II-B:6. Proofread one's own writing for spelling and edit (with assistance) for language conventions and format.

II-B:7. Create readable documents with legible handwriting.

II-B:8. Write compositions that have few significant errors in use of pronouns, adjectives, adverbial forms and coordinating conjunctions.

II-B:9. Create and deliver recitations and presentations about familiar experiences or interests that are organized around a coherent statement.

II-B:10. Demonstrate a command of standard English when speaking.

II-C: Demonstrate competence in the skills and strategies of the writing process.

II-C:1. Compose a draft that conveys major ideas and maintains focus on the topic by using preliminary plans.

II-C:2. Compose a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama selections using self-selected topics and multimedia forms (e.g., poems, simple narratives, short reports, learning logs, letters, notes, directions, instructions).

II-C:3. Suggest and implement reflection and revision (with assistance) on target elements by:

II-C:3.a. clarifying ideas, adding descriptive words and phrases,

II-C:3.b. sequencing events and ideas,

II-C:3.c. combining short, related sentences, and

II-C:3.d. strengthening word choice.

II-C:4. Begin to incorporate literary words and language patterns in writing (e.g., elaborate descriptions, use figurative wording).

II-C:5. Combine information from multiple sources, using technology as a tool in writing reports and stories.

II-C:6. Write stories and essays that show an awareness of an intended audience and purpose.

NM.III: Literature and Media. Students will use literature and media to develop an understanding of people, societies and the self.

III-A: Use language, literature and media to gain and demonstrate awareness of cultures around the world.

III-A:1. Use language and media to make connections between own experiences and the experiences of others (e.g., local stories, stories about local culture and history).

III-A:2. Create and participate in responses to a variety of literature and media (e.g., dramatizations, presentations, fantasy plays).

III-A:3. Identify and discuss similarities and differences in events and characters across examples of literature and media.

III-A:4. Make informed judgments about the purpose of media productions.

III-B: Identify and use the types of literature according to their purpose and function.

III-B:1. Read and create a variety of texts, including: fiction (short stories, novels, fantasies, fairy tales and fables), non-fiction (biographies, letters, articles, essays), poetry and drama (skits and plays).

III-B:2. Respond to fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama using interpretive, critical and evaluative processes by:

III-B:2.a. considering the differences among genres,

III-B:2.b. relating plots, settings and characters to one's own experiences and ideas,

III-B:2.c. considering the main character's point of view; participating in creative interpretations; and

III-B:2.d. making inferences and drawing conclusions about characters and events.