IXL Skill Plan | Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards: Grade 3

Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards: Grade 3

Skills available for Florida third-grade language arts standards

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Foundations
Reading
Communication
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ELA.3.F	Foundations
ELA.3.F.1 Learning and Applying Foundational Reading Skills
ELA.3.F.1.3 Use knowledge of grade-level phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.
ELA.3.F.1.3 Use knowledge of grade-level phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words.

ELA.3.F.1.3.a: Decode words with common Greek and Latin roots and affixes. (See benchmark 3.V.1.2)		Affixes: reading 1. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 2. Complete the sentence with the affixed word Affixes: spelling 3. Learn to spell words with prefixes: re-, un- 4. Learn to spell words with suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -y Extension: decoding and meaning 5. Identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes 6. Word pattern sentences
ELA.3.F.1.3.a: Decode words with common Greek and Latin roots and affixes. (See benchmark 3.V.1.2)
Affixes: reading 1. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 2. Complete the sentence with the affixed word Affixes: spelling 3. Learn to spell words with prefixes: re-, un- 4. Learn to spell words with suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -y Extension: decoding and meaning 5. Identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes 6. Word pattern sentences
ELA.3.F.1.3.b: Decode words with common derivational suffixes and describe how they turn words into different parts of speech. (e.g., -ful, -less, -est).		Suffixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 2. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 4. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review 5. Sort words with shared suffixes by part of speech Extension: prefixes and suffixes 6. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 7. Complete the sentence with the affixed word 8. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review
ELA.3.F.1.3.b: Decode words with common derivational suffixes and describe how they turn words into different parts of speech. (e.g., -ful, -less, -est).
Suffixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 2. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 4. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review 5. Sort words with shared suffixes by part of speech Extension: prefixes and suffixes 6. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 7. Complete the sentence with the affixed word 8. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review
ELA.3.F.1.3.c: Decode multisyllabic words.		Multisyllabic words 1. Identify syllable types 2. Segment multisyllabic words 3. Read multisyllabic words 4. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 5. Complete the sentence with the multisyllabic word 6. Complete the sentence with the affixed word 7. Spell words with open and closed syllables 8. Spell consonant-l-e words 9. Spell multisyllabic words Decodable texts 10. Read r-controlled stories
ELA.3.F.1.3.c: Decode multisyllabic words.
Multisyllabic words 1. Identify syllable types 2. Segment multisyllabic words 3. Read multisyllabic words 4. Segment and read words with prefixes or suffixes 5. Complete the sentence with the multisyllabic word 6. Complete the sentence with the affixed word 7. Spell words with open and closed syllables 8. Spell consonant-l-e words 9. Spell multisyllabic words Decodable texts 10. Read r-controlled stories

ELA.3.F.1.4 Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.		Mixed practice: literary texts level 1 1. Read fantasy with illustrations 2. Read historical fiction with illustrations 3. Read science fiction with illustrations 4. Read realistic fiction with illustrations Mixed practice: literary texts level 2 5. Read realistic fiction: set 1 6. Read realistic fiction: set 2 7. Read historical fiction Mixed practice: informational texts level 1 8. Read about animals 9. Read about food 10. Read about art, music, and traditions 11. Read about sports and hobbies Mixed practice: informational texts level 2 12. Read about famous people 13. Read about famous places 14. Read about business and technology 15. Read about science and nature
ELA.3.F.1.4 Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression.
Mixed practice: literary texts level 1 1. Read fantasy with illustrations 2. Read historical fiction with illustrations 3. Read science fiction with illustrations 4. Read realistic fiction with illustrations Mixed practice: literary texts level 2 5. Read realistic fiction: set 1 6. Read realistic fiction: set 2 7. Read historical fiction Mixed practice: informational texts level 1 8. Read about animals 9. Read about food 10. Read about art, music, and traditions 11. Read about sports and hobbies Mixed practice: informational texts level 2 12. Read about famous people 13. Read about famous places 14. Read about business and technology 15. Read about science and nature

ELA.3.R	Reading
ELA.3.R.1 Reading Prose and Poetry
ELA.3.R.1.1 Explain how one or more characters develop throughout the plot in a literary text.		Skill development: characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Mixed practice: literary texts level 1 2. Read fantasy with illustrations 3. Read historical fiction with illustrations 4. Read science fiction with illustrations 5. Read realistic fiction with illustrations Mixed practice: literary texts level 2 6. Read realistic fiction: set 1 7. Read realistic fiction: set 2 8. Read historical fiction
ELA.3.R.1.1 Explain how one or more characters develop throughout the plot in a literary text.
Skill development: characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Mixed practice: literary texts level 1 2. Read fantasy with illustrations 3. Read historical fiction with illustrations 4. Read science fiction with illustrations 5. Read realistic fiction with illustrations Mixed practice: literary texts level 2 6. Read realistic fiction: set 1 7. Read realistic fiction: set 2 8. Read historical fiction

ELA.3.R.1.2 Explain a theme and how it develops, using details, in a literary text.		Theme 1. Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales
ELA.3.R.1.2 Explain a theme and how it develops, using details, in a literary text.
Theme 1. Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales

ELA.3.R.1.3 Explain different characters' perspectives in a literary text.		Characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Point of view 2. Distinguish points of view
ELA.3.R.1.3 Explain different characters' perspectives in a literary text.
Characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Point of view 2. Distinguish points of view

ELA.3.R.1.4 Identify types of poems: free verse, rhymed verse, haiku, and limerick.		Poetry 1. Identify types of poems
ELA.3.R.1.4 Identify types of poems: free verse, rhymed verse, haiku, and limerick.
Poetry 1. Identify types of poems
ELA.3.R.2 Reading Informational Text
ELA.3.R.2.1 Explain how text features contribute to meaning and identify the text structures of chronology, comparison, and cause/effect in texts.		Text structures 1. Identify and analyze text structures: compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential Skill development: identify and use text structures 2. Determine the order of events in informational texts 3. Compare and contrast in informational texts 4. Match causes with effects 5. Match causes and effects in informational texts Skill development: identify and use text features 6. Use text features 7. Select and use text features 8. Read graphic organizers Extension: text structures 9. Identify and analyze text structures
ELA.3.R.2.1 Explain how text features contribute to meaning and identify the text structures of chronology, comparison, and cause/effect in texts.
Text structures 1. Identify and analyze text structures: compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential Skill development: identify and use text structures 2. Determine the order of events in informational texts 3. Compare and contrast in informational texts 4. Match causes with effects 5. Match causes and effects in informational texts Skill development: identify and use text features 6. Use text features 7. Select and use text features 8. Read graphic organizers Extension: text structures 9. Identify and analyze text structures

ELA.3.R.2.2 Identify the central idea and explain how relevant details support that idea in a text.		Central idea 1. Determine the central idea of a passage 2. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage Skill development: key details 3. Use key details to determine the central idea Mixed practice: informational texts 4. Read about famous people 5. Read about famous places 6. Read about business and technology 7. Read about science and nature
ELA.3.R.2.2 Identify the central idea and explain how relevant details support that idea in a text.
Central idea 1. Determine the central idea of a passage 2. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage Skill development: key details 3. Use key details to determine the central idea Mixed practice: informational texts 4. Read about famous people 5. Read about famous places 6. Read about business and technology 7. Read about science and nature

ELA.3.R.2.3 Explain the development of an author's purpose in an informational text.		Skill development: identify author's purpose 1. Identify the author's purpose: mixed media 2. Identify the author's purpose: passages 3. Choose the text that matches the writer's purpose
ELA.3.R.2.3 Explain the development of an author's purpose in an informational text.
Skill development: identify author's purpose 1. Identify the author's purpose: mixed media 2. Identify the author's purpose: passages 3. Choose the text that matches the writer's purpose

ELA.3.R.2.4 Identify an author's claim and explain how an author uses evidence to support the claim.		Author's opinion 1. Identify an author's statement of opinion • Coming soon: Analyze persuasive passages Skill development: opinion, reason, and example 2. Choose reasons to support an opinion 3. Complete the opinion passage with an example 4. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 5. Complete the opinion-reason-example table
ELA.3.R.2.4 Identify an author's claim and explain how an author uses evidence to support the claim.
Author's opinion 1. Identify an author's statement of opinion • Coming soon: Analyze persuasive passages Skill development: opinion, reason, and example 2. Choose reasons to support an opinion 3. Complete the opinion passage with an example 4. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 5. Complete the opinion-reason-example table
ELA.3.R.3 Reading Across Genres
ELA.3.R.3.1 Identify and explain metaphors, personification, and hyperbole in text(s).		Skill development: similes and metaphors 1. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 2. Identify similes and metaphors 3. Similes and metaphors with pictures
ELA.3.R.3.1 Identify and explain metaphors, personification, and hyperbole in text(s).
Skill development: similes and metaphors 1. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 2. Identify similes and metaphors 3. Similes and metaphors with pictures

ELA.3.R.3.2 Summarize a text to enhance comprehension.
ELA.3.R.3.2 Summarize a text to enhance comprehension.

ELA.3.R.3.2.a: Include plot and theme for a literary text.		Summarize 1. Summarize a story Skill development: story elements, order, theme 2. Order events in a story 3. Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales 4. Identify story elements
ELA.3.R.3.2.a: Include plot and theme for a literary text.
Summarize 1. Summarize a story Skill development: story elements, order, theme 2. Order events in a story 3. Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales 4. Identify story elements
ELA.3.R.3.2.b: Use the central idea and relevant details for an informational text.		Central idea 1. Determine the central idea of a passage 2. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage Skill development: details 3. Use key details to determine the central idea 4. Identify supporting details in informational texts
ELA.3.R.3.2.b: Use the central idea and relevant details for an informational text.
Central idea 1. Determine the central idea of a passage 2. Identify and analyze the central idea of a passage Skill development: details 3. Use key details to determine the central idea 4. Identify supporting details in informational texts

ELA.3.R.3.3 Compare and contrast how two authors present information on the same topic or theme.		Compare and contrast 1. Compare information from two informational texts
ELA.3.R.3.3 Compare and contrast how two authors present information on the same topic or theme.
Compare and contrast 1. Compare information from two informational texts

ELA.3.C	Communication
ELA.3.C.1 Communicating Through Writing
ELA.3.C.1.1 Write in cursive all upper and lowercase letters.
ELA.3.C.1.1 Write in cursive all upper and lowercase letters.


ELA.3.C.1.2 Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events, appropriate descriptions, dialogue, a variety of transitional words or phrases, and an ending.		Sequence 1. Put the sentences in order Descriptive details 2. Sort sensory details 3. Identify sensory details 4. Add descriptive details to sentences 5. Show character emotions and traits 6. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb Topic sentences 7. Choose topic sentences for narrative paragraphs Transitions 8. Identify time-order words 9. Use time-order words 10. Use coordinating conjunctions 11. Use subordinating conjunctions 12. Choose the best transition 13. Use linking words to complete a passage Dialogue 14. Punctuating dialogue
ELA.3.C.1.2 Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events, appropriate descriptions, dialogue, a variety of transitional words or phrases, and an ending.
Sequence 1. Put the sentences in order Descriptive details 2. Sort sensory details 3. Identify sensory details 4. Add descriptive details to sentences 5. Show character emotions and traits 6. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb Topic sentences 7. Choose topic sentences for narrative paragraphs Transitions 8. Identify time-order words 9. Use time-order words 10. Use coordinating conjunctions 11. Use subordinating conjunctions 12. Choose the best transition 13. Use linking words to complete a passage Dialogue 14. Punctuating dialogue

ELA.3.C.1.3 Write opinions about a topic or text, include reasons supported by details from one or more sources, use transitions, and provide a conclusion.		Author's opinion 1. Identify an author's statement of opinion Supporting details 2. Choose reasons to support an opinion 3. Complete the opinion passage with an example 4. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 5. Complete the opinion-reason-example table Transitions 6. Use coordinating conjunctions 7. Use subordinating conjunctions 8. Choose the best transition 9. Use linking words to complete a passage
ELA.3.C.1.3 Write opinions about a topic or text, include reasons supported by details from one or more sources, use transitions, and provide a conclusion.
Author's opinion 1. Identify an author's statement of opinion Supporting details 2. Choose reasons to support an opinion 3. Complete the opinion passage with an example 4. Complete the opinion passage with a reason 5. Complete the opinion-reason-example table Transitions 6. Use coordinating conjunctions 7. Use subordinating conjunctions 8. Choose the best transition 9. Use linking words to complete a passage

ELA.3.C.1.4 Write expository texts about a topic, using one or more sources, providing an introduction, facts and details, some elaboration, transitions, and a conclusion.		Organization 1. Order items from most general to most specific 2. Organize information by topic 3. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence Topic sentences 4. Choose topic sentences for expository paragraphs Concluding sentences 5. Choose the best concluding sentence Supporting details 6. Identify supporting details in informational texts Transitions 7. Use coordinating conjunctions 8. Use subordinating conjunctions 9. Choose the best transition 10. Use linking words to complete a passage Facts and opinions 11. Distinguish facts from opinions
ELA.3.C.1.4 Write expository texts about a topic, using one or more sources, providing an introduction, facts and details, some elaboration, transitions, and a conclusion.
Organization 1. Order items from most general to most specific 2. Organize information by topic 3. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence Topic sentences 4. Choose topic sentences for expository paragraphs Concluding sentences 5. Choose the best concluding sentence Supporting details 6. Identify supporting details in informational texts Transitions 7. Use coordinating conjunctions 8. Use subordinating conjunctions 9. Choose the best transition 10. Use linking words to complete a passage Facts and opinions 11. Distinguish facts from opinions

ELA.3.C.1.5 Improve writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing with guidance and support from adults and feedback from peers.		Organization 1. Put the sentences in order 2. Order items from most general to most specific 3. Organize information by topic Revision 4. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence 5. Add descriptive details to sentences 6. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb Editing 7. Correct errors with signs 8. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Complete sentences 9. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 10. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 11. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? Sentence variety 12. Combine sentences: subjects and predicates 13. Combine sentences by adding key details 14. Create varied sentences based on models Commas 15. Commas with a series 16. Commas with dates 17. Commas with the names of places 18. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words 19. Commas: review Capitalization 20. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 21. Capitalizing days, months, and holidays 22. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 23. Capitalizing proper adjectives, nationalities, and languages 24. Capitalization: review Formatting 25. Punctuating dialogue
ELA.3.C.1.5 Improve writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing with guidance and support from adults and feedback from peers.
Organization 1. Put the sentences in order 2. Order items from most general to most specific 3. Organize information by topic Revision 4. Select the detail that does not support the topic sentence 5. Add descriptive details to sentences 6. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb Editing 7. Correct errors with signs 8. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Complete sentences 9. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 10. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 11. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? Sentence variety 12. Combine sentences: subjects and predicates 13. Combine sentences by adding key details 14. Create varied sentences based on models Commas 15. Commas with a series 16. Commas with dates 17. Commas with the names of places 18. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words 19. Commas: review Capitalization 20. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 21. Capitalizing days, months, and holidays 22. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 23. Capitalizing proper adjectives, nationalities, and languages 24. Capitalization: review Formatting 25. Punctuating dialogue
ELA.3.C.2 Communicating Orally
ELA.3.C.2.1 Present information orally, in a logical sequence, using nonverbal cues, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.
ELA.3.C.2.1 Present information orally, in a logical sequence, using nonverbal cues, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation.

ELA.3.C.3 Following Conventions
ELA.3.C.3.1 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.		Dependent and independent clauses 1. Identify dependent and independent clauses Subject-verb agreement 2. Is the subject singular or plural? 3. Use the correct subject or verb 4. Pronoun-verb agreement Regular past tense verbs 5. Which sentence is in the regular past tense? 6. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 7. Form and use the regular past tense Irregular past tense verbs 8. Identify the irregular past tense I 9. Identify the irregular past tense II 10. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 11. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 12. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 13. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 14. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 5 Past, present, and future tense 15. Is the sentence in the past, present, or future tense? 16. Change the sentence to future tense To be and to have 17. To be: use the correct form 18. To have: use the correct form Plural nouns 19. Form regular plurals with -s, -es, and -ies 20. Use regular plurals with -s, -es, and -ies 21. Is the noun singular or plural? 22. Form and use irregular plurals Possessive nouns 23. Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives 24. Form the singular or plural possessive 25. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Prepositions 26. Identify prepositions 27. Identify prepositions and their objects 28. Identify prepositional phrases 29. Prepositions: review Compound sentences 30. Is the sentence simple or compound? 31. Create compound sentences Punctuation 32. Commas with a series 33. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words 34. Punctuating dialogue Sentences, fragments, and run-ons 35. Unscramble the words to make a complete sentence 36. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 37. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 38. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? 39. Order the words to create a sentence Sentence types 40. Is the sentence a statement, question, command, or exclamation? Conjunctions 41. Use coordinating conjunctions 42. Use subordinating conjunctions 43. Identify coordinating conjunctions 44. Identify subordinating conjunctions Capitalization 45. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 46. Capitalizing days, months, and holidays 47. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 48. Capitalization: review 49. Capitalizing titles Spelling 50. Learn to spell words with prefixes: re-, un- 51. Learn to spell words with suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -y 52. Spell words with suffixes: drop e 53. Spell words with suffixes: double the consonant 54. Spell words with suffixes: change y to i 55. Spell words with suffixes: review
ELA.3.C.3.1 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
Dependent and independent clauses 1. Identify dependent and independent clauses Subject-verb agreement 2. Is the subject singular or plural? 3. Use the correct subject or verb 4. Pronoun-verb agreement Regular past tense verbs 5. Which sentence is in the regular past tense? 6. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 7. Form and use the regular past tense Irregular past tense verbs 8. Identify the irregular past tense I 9. Identify the irregular past tense II 10. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 11. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 12. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 13. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 14. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 5 Past, present, and future tense 15. Is the sentence in the past, present, or future tense? 16. Change the sentence to future tense To be and to have 17. To be: use the correct form 18. To have: use the correct form Plural nouns 19. Form regular plurals with -s, -es, and -ies 20. Use regular plurals with -s, -es, and -ies 21. Is the noun singular or plural? 22. Form and use irregular plurals Possessive nouns 23. Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives 24. Form the singular or plural possessive 25. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Prepositions 26. Identify prepositions 27. Identify prepositions and their objects 28. Identify prepositional phrases 29. Prepositions: review Compound sentences 30. Is the sentence simple or compound? 31. Create compound sentences Punctuation 32. Commas with a series 33. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words 34. Punctuating dialogue Sentences, fragments, and run-ons 35. Unscramble the words to make a complete sentence 36. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 37. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 38. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? 39. Order the words to create a sentence Sentence types 40. Is the sentence a statement, question, command, or exclamation? Conjunctions 41. Use coordinating conjunctions 42. Use subordinating conjunctions 43. Identify coordinating conjunctions 44. Identify subordinating conjunctions Capitalization 45. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 46. Capitalizing days, months, and holidays 47. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 48. Capitalization: review 49. Capitalizing titles Spelling 50. Learn to spell words with prefixes: re-, un- 51. Learn to spell words with suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -y 52. Spell words with suffixes: drop e 53. Spell words with suffixes: double the consonant 54. Spell words with suffixes: change y to i 55. Spell words with suffixes: review
ELA.3.C.4 Researching
ELA.3.C.4.1 Conduct research to answer a question, organizing information about the topic from multiple sources.		Organization 1. Organize information by topic Supporting details 2. Identify supporting details in informational texts Plagiarism 3. Identify and correct plagiarism
ELA.3.C.4.1 Conduct research to answer a question, organizing information about the topic from multiple sources.
Organization 1. Organize information by topic Supporting details 2. Identify supporting details in informational texts Plagiarism 3. Identify and correct plagiarism
ELA.3.C.5 Creating and Collaborating
ELA.3.C.5.1 Use two or more multimedia elements to enhance oral or written tasks.
ELA.3.C.5.1 Use two or more multimedia elements to enhance oral or written tasks.


ELA.3.C.5.2 Use digital writing tools individually or collaboratively to plan, draft, and revise writing.
ELA.3.C.5.2 Use digital writing tools individually or collaboratively to plan, draft, and revise writing.

ELA.3.V	Vocabulary
ELA.3.V.1 Finding Meaning
ELA.3.V.1.1 Recognize and appropriately use grade-level academic vocabulary in speaking and writing.		Academic vocabulary 1. Use academic vocabulary in context 2. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures
ELA.3.V.1.1 Recognize and appropriately use grade-level academic vocabulary in speaking and writing.
Academic vocabulary 1. Use academic vocabulary in context 2. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures

ELA.3.V.1.2 Identify and apply knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots, base words, and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in grade-level content.		Prefixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re-, or mis- 2. Use the prefixes pre-, re-, and mis- Suffixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 4. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 6. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review Prefixes and suffixes 7. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review Greek and Latin roots 8. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words 9. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 10. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots
ELA.3.V.1.2 Identify and apply knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots, base words, and affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
Prefixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re-, or mis- 2. Use the prefixes pre-, re-, and mis- Suffixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 4. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 6. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review Prefixes and suffixes 7. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review Greek and Latin roots 8. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words 9. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 10. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots

ELA.3.V.1.3 Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning and unknown words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.		Context clues 1. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context 2. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 3. Use academic vocabulary in context 4. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures Synonyms 5. Choose the synonym 6. Which sentence has the same meaning? 7. Find synonyms in context Antonyms 8. Choose the antonym 9. Which sentence uses an antonym? 10. Find antonyms in context Shades of meaning 11. Shades of meaning with pictures 12. Describe the difference between related words 13. Positive and negative connotation Figurative language 14. Similes with pictures 15. Determine the meanings of similes 16. Choose the picture that matches the idiomatic expression Multiple-meaning words 17. Multiple-meaning words with pictures 18. Which definition matches the sentence? 19. Which sentence matches the definition? Homophones 20. Homophones with pictures 21. Identify homophones 22. Use the correct homophone 23. Use context to determine the meaning of homonyms Reference materials 24. Use dictionary entries 25. Use dictionary definitions 26. Use thesaurus entries
ELA.3.V.1.3 Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning and unknown words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.
Context clues 1. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context 2. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 3. Use academic vocabulary in context 4. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures Synonyms 5. Choose the synonym 6. Which sentence has the same meaning? 7. Find synonyms in context Antonyms 8. Choose the antonym 9. Which sentence uses an antonym? 10. Find antonyms in context Shades of meaning 11. Shades of meaning with pictures 12. Describe the difference between related words 13. Positive and negative connotation Figurative language 14. Similes with pictures 15. Determine the meanings of similes 16. Choose the picture that matches the idiomatic expression Multiple-meaning words 17. Multiple-meaning words with pictures 18. Which definition matches the sentence? 19. Which sentence matches the definition? Homophones 20. Homophones with pictures 21. Identify homophones 22. Use the correct homophone 23. Use context to determine the meaning of homonyms Reference materials 24. Use dictionary entries 25. Use dictionary definitions 26. Use thesaurus entries