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ü  0301.1.1 Know and use appropriately the meaning, forms, and functions of nouns (e.g., nouns as subjects, singular, plural, and possessives) pronouns (e.g., subject and object pronouns, substitution for nouns, agreement with antecedents), verbs (e.g., past, present, and future tenses; irregular verb; agreement with simple and compound subjects), adjectives (e.g., vivid descriptive words, comparative/superlative, articles), and adverbs (e.g., common formation and placement in a sentence). 

Verb Recognition

Ready, Set, Go Verb Hunt

Ready, Set, Go Verb Hunt II

Verbs and verb tenses

Nouns

Practice with adjectives

ü  0301.1.2 Recognize and avoid errors in Standard English usage (e.g., to/too/two, their/ there/ they’re). 

Using to, too, and two, worksheet

There, their, and they’re online practice

ü  0301.1.3 Know and apply correctly the rules for capitalization (e.g., names, dates, cities and states, addresses, holidays, titles of books, first word in a sentence, proper nouns, titles, abbreviations, parts of a friendly letter, first word in a direct quotation). 

                    Capitalization quiz

                    Capitalization practice

                    Capitalizing names

                    Capitalizing in a letter

                    Capitalizing proper nouns

                   Capitalization and punctuation game

ü  0301.1.4 Understand and use correctly standard marks of punctuation (e.g., end punctuation; periods in initials, abbreviations and titles before names; colon between hour and minutes; parts of a letter).  

                   Punctuation

                   Capitalization and punctuation game

ü  0301.1.5 Use commas in direct address, dates, locations and addresses, and items in a series. 

                   Practice using commas

ü  0301.1.6 Recognize and use contractions and possessives using apostrophes. 
             Compound Concentration game

ü  0301.1.7 Spell correctly high-frequency and commonly misspelled words appropriate to grade level. 

Hangman game

Spelling City

ü  0301.1.8 Form and spell contractions, plurals, and possessives. 

ü  0301.1.9 Abbreviate words correctly. 

                    Contractions cloze practice

                    Contraction match game

ü  0301.1.10 Apply correct orthographic patterns (e.g., consonant doubling, changing “y” to “i”, dropping the final silent “e” before adding the prefix).  

                     Change y to i practice

                     Plural spellings quiz game

ü  0301.1.11 Arrange and identify words in alphabetical order for practical purposes occurring in everyday life (e.g., lists, phone directory). 

ü  0301.1.12 Write legibly in manuscript and in cursive. 

                      Handwriting 4 Kids -manuscript

                      Handwriting 4 Kids -cursive

                      Cursive handwriting worksheets

ü  0301.1.13 Recognize sentence types—statements, questions, commands, and exclamations—and apply appropriate end marks when writing and vocal intonation when speaking. 

                      Commands and exclamations

ü  0301.1.14 Identify the subject and predicate of a sentence (simple and compound). 

                      Two parts to a sentence quiz

ü  0301.1.15 Recognize complete sentences and sentence fragments and edit appropriately. 

                      Editing sentences

                      Complete sentences

ü  0301.1.16 Combine simple sentences into compound sentences using compound subjects and/or predicates. 

 Combining Sentences

ü  0301.1.17 Continue to maintain and develop the ability to distinguish sounds and sound patterns within words. 

ü  0301.1.18 Continue to develop word consciousness (e.g., word play, word walls, words sorts). 

                      Word scrambles

ü  0301.1.19 Define and recognize word synonyms and antonyms. 

Synonyms and Antonyms

Abbreviations game

ü  0301.1.20 Use a variety of previously learned strategies (e.g., roots and affixes, context, reference resources) to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.

SPI 0301.1.1 Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., as subjects, singular and plural) within context. 

SPI 0301.1.2 Identify the correct use of verbs (i.e. present, past, and future tense) within context. 

SPI 0301.1.3 Identify the correct use of adjectives (i.e., comparative and superlative) within context. 

SPI 0301.1.4 Identify correctly used capital letters in names, dates, and addresses. 

SPI 0301.1.5 Select the simple subject and predicate of a sentence. 

SPI 0301.1.6 Select the compound sentence that correctly combines two simple sentences. 

SPI 0301.1.7 Recognize correct capitalization and end punctuation within context. 

SPI 0301.1.8 Choose the correct formation of contractions and plurals within context. 

The Riddler 

SPI 0301.1.9 Identify the correct use of commas with dates, addresses, items in a series, and the greeting and closing of a friendly letter. 

SPI 0301.1.10 Identify declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences by recognizing appropriate end marks. 

Types of Sentences  (grade 3),Types of Sentences worksheet

SPI 0301.1.11 Rearrange and identify words in alphabetical order (e.g., lists, phone directory).

SPI 0301.1.12 Choose correctly (or incorrectly) spelled words in context. 

                        Funbrain spelling game

                        Easily confused words (homophones)

SPI 0301.1.13 Recognize grade level compound words, contractions, and common abbreviations within context.  

Word Detective

Butter+Fly

Butter+Fly II

SPI 0301.1.14 Recognize usage errors occurring within context (i.e., double negatives, troublesome words: to/too/two; their/there/they’re). 

A Notebook for there, their, they're, worksheet

Who Has the Right Card?

SPI 0301.1.15 Recognize root words and their various inflections (e.g., walks, walking, walked).

Let's Get to the Root of It

Let's Get to the Root of It II

Base Word and Endings (PDF printable)

SPI 0301.1.16 Determine word meanings using prefixes and suffixes and/or context clues. 

    Prefixes and Suffixes

    Practice with suffixes and prefixes

SPI 0301.1.17 Select appropriate synonyms and antonyms within context. 

Who Has the Right Card?

SPI 0301.1.18 Distinguish individual sounds, including consonant blends, within words. 

    Phonics Activities

    Blend It!

SPI 0301.1.19 Recognize grade appropriate vocabulary, including multiple-meaning words, within context. 

                        Gamequarium Vocabulary Resources

                         Multi-Meaning Words

SPI 301.1.20 Determine word meaning through context clues.

  Using Picture Clues

  Context Clues Activities on EdHelper

ü  0301.2.1 Consistently use established rules for polite conversation and attentive listening (e.g., take turns, raise hands, ask questions, do not interrupt, face speaker). 

                    10 second “speeches”

ü  0301.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to follow oral directions up to three steps. 

ü  0301.2.3 Respond to questions from teachers and other group members and pose follow-up questions for clarity. 

ü  0301.2.4 Listen and respond to a variety of media (e.g., books, audio tapes, videos). 

ü  0301.2.5 Summarize information presented orally by others. 

ü  0301.2.6 Recognize the main idea conveyed in a speech. 

ü  0301.2.7 Construct a brief summary of a speech.

Speaking 

ü  0301.2.8 Consistently use rules for conversation and verbal participation.  

ü  0301.2.9 Give oral directions up to three steps. 

ü  0301.2.10 Participate in group discussions. 

ü  0301.2.11 Show evidence of expanding oral language through vocabulary growth. 

Work Out New Words

ü  0301.2.12 Participate in creative and expressive responses to text (e.g., choral reading, discussion, dramatizations, oral presentations, personal experiences).

                     Reader’s Theater Scripts from Whootie Owl

                     Aaron Shepard’s Reader’s Theater

 SPI 0301.2.1 Identify the main idea of a speech.

SPI 0301.2.2 Given a list of interactive behaviors (i.e., taking turns, behaving courteously, not interrupting, listening, remaining on task), identify those that are appropriate (or inappropriate) for group activities. 

SPI 0301.2.3 Given a written summary of a speech, choose from a list of ideas the one not mentioned in the speech.

ü  0301.3.1 Write on a specific topic to a specified audience (e.g., self, peers, adults). 

ü  0301.3.2 Write for a variety of purposes: to entertain, persuade, inform, demonstrate knowledge, answer questions, tell a story, respond to literature.

ü  0301.3.3 Write friendly letters. 

                    Write a friendly letter

                    Writing a friendly letter 2

ü  0301.3.4 Write in journals. 

ü  0301.3.5 Practice writing to a prompt within a specified time. 

ü  0301.3.6 Compare characters, settings, and events within and between stories. 

Compare and Contrast Practice

ü  0301.3.7 Write poems, stories, and essays based upon thoughts, feelings, and experiences. 

ü  0301.3.8 Use all steps in the writing process: brainstorm and organize ideas, create a first draft, revise and proofread draft, share completed work. 

ü  0301.3.9 Construct graphic organizers to group ideas for writing (e.g., webs, charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations). 

ü  0301.3.10 Select and refine a topic. 

ü  0301.3.11 Write in complete sentences developed into a logical, coherent paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. 

                     Compare and Contrast Practice

ü  0301.3.12 Use correct page format (e.g., paragraphs, margins, indentations, and titles). 

ü  0301.3.13 Revise writing to improve detail after determining what could be added or deleted (e.g., reread; rearrange words, sentences, paragraphs; add descriptive words; remove unneeded information; incorporate suggestions; vary sentences structures). 

ü  0301.3.14 Use resources (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, computer) to aid in the writing process.  

ü  0301.3.15 Use a rubric to evaluate own and others’ writing through small group discussion and shared work. 

ü  0301.3.16 Use technology to publish and present. 

ü  0301.3.17 Identify opportunities for publication (e.g., national and/or local contests, Internet websites, newspapers, periodicals).

SPI 0301.3.1 Identify the purpose for writing (i.e., to entertain, to inform, to respond to a picture, story, or art).  

SPI 0301.3.2 Identify the audience for which a text is written.  

SPI 0301.3.3 Choose a topic sentence for a paragraph. 

SPI 0301.3.4 Choose a supporting sentence that best fits the context and flow of ideas in a paragraph. 

SPI 0301.3.5 Identify unnecessary information in a paragraph. 

                      PowerPoint Hey

SPI 0301.3.6 Rearrange sentences to form a sequential, coherent paragraph. 

SPI 0301.3.7 Choose the most specific word to complete a simple sentence. 

SPI 0301.3.8 Select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection.  

SPI 0301.3.9 Complete a simple graphic organizer to group ideas for writing. 

ü  0301.4.1 Define and narrow a topic for research. 

ü  0301.4.2 Identify three or more resources using more than one medium to support a research topic. 8

ü  0301.4.3 Use reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and encyclopedia).

                   Using a dictionary

                   Entry word practice

                   Guide word practice

                   Reading for Information and Notetaking

ü  0301.4.4 Visit the library/media center as a source of information for research. 

ü  0301.4.5 Organize information gathered using a simple graphic organizer. 

ü  0301.4.6 Write a simple research report demonstrating the research results.

SPI 0301.4.1 Identify the most reliable sources of information to support a research topic.

Pizza

SPI 0301.4.2 Complete a simple graphic (e.g., chart, web) organizing information from text or technological sources. 

SPI 0301.4.3 Select appropriate sources from which to gather information on a given topic.

SPI 0301.4.4 From a given list, identify information that is (or is not) available in a certain reference source (e.g., what information does one find in a thesaurus).

ü  0301.5.1 Distinguish fact from opinion. 

Fact or Opinion Reading Test (PDF format)

ü  0301.5.2 Distinguish cause from effect. 

ü  0301.5.3 Compare and contrast two characters, ideas, or stories. 

ü  0301.5.4 Draw inferences and adjust predictions during reading. 

ü  0301.5.5 Draw conclusions based on evidence acquired during reading. 

ü  0301.5.6 Indicate the sequence of events in text.

Arthur's Story Scramble

Paragraphs

SPI 0301.5.1 Draw appropriate inferences and conclusions from text. 

SPI 0301.5.2 Distinguish between fact and opinion within text. 

SPI 0301.5.3 Identify stated cause-effect relationships in text. 

SPI 0301.5.4 Determine sequence of events in text.

ü  0301.6.1 Develop and use pre-reading strategies (e.g., identify a purpose for reading {for information, for enjoyment, for understanding a writer’s position}, make predictions using text features {illustrations, graphics}, preview text using illustrations, graphics, text format, text structures, and skimming). 

ü  0301.6.2 Demonstrate strategies for determining meaning while reading (e.g., formulate clarifying questions, predict outcomes, create a mental image). 

ü  0301.6.3 Check for understanding after reading (e.g., draw conclusions based on evidence gained while reading). 

ü  0301.6.4 Identify the main idea and supporting details in text.

Main Idea Practice

ü  0301.6.5 Distinguish fiction from nonfiction. 

ü  0301.6.6 Use text features to locate information (e.g., charts, tables of contents, maps, illustrations). 

ü  0301.6.7 Follow multi-tasked instructions in informational and technical texts (e.g., follow a recipe, complete assembly instructions).

 SPI 0301.6.1 Select questions used to focus and clarify thinking before, during, and after reading text. 

SPI 0301.6.2 Identify the stated main idea in a reading selection. 

SPI 0301.6.3 Indicate which illustration or graphic best supports a particular text. 

SPI 0301.6.4 Locate information using available text features (e.g., charts, maps, graphics). 

SPI 0301.6.5 Recognize the parts of a book (e.g., glossary, table of contents). 

SPI 0301.6.6 From a list of statements, locate the factual statements from the fictional ones.  

SPI 0301.6.7 Arrange a set of instructions in a sequential, step-by-step order.

ü  0301.7.1 Use media to access information (e.g., online catalog, nonfiction books, encyclopedias, CD-ROM references, Internet). 

ü  0301.7.2 Use media to enhance reports and oral presentations. 

ü  0301.7.3 Understand the main idea or message in a visual image (e.g., pictures, cartoons, weather reports on television, newspapers, photographs). 

ü  0301.7.4 Visit libraries/media centers and regularly check out materials.

SPI 0301.7.1 Determine the main idea in a visual image. 

SPI 0301.7.2 Select the most appropriate medium or media for accessing information, writing a report, or making a presentation. 

SPI 0301.7.3 Recognize the sort of information available through a specific medium (e.g., the accent and emotion through audiotapes; visual images through videos). 

SPI 0301.7.4 Choose the most effective medium to enhance a short oral presentation (e.g., still pictures, a model, short video clip, recording).

ü  0301.8.1 Develop and use pre-reading strategies (e.g., identify a purpose for reading {for information, for enjoyment, for understanding a writer’s position}, make predictions using text features {illustrations, graphics}, preview text using illustrations, graphics, text format, text structures, and skimming). 

ü  0301.8.2 Demonstrate strategies for determining meaning while reading (e.g., formulate clarifying questions, predict outcomes, create a mental image). 

ü  0301.8.3 Check for understanding after reading (e.g., draw conclusions based on evidence gained while reading, identify the stated or implied main idea). 

ü  0301.8.4 Read with increasing fluency and confidence from a variety of texts (e.g., paired readings, shared reading, choral reading, teacher-led reading, reading from tapes/CDs). 

ü  0301.8.5 Build vocabulary by listening to literature and participating in discussions. 

ü  0301.8.6 Recognize varying forms of text (e.g., poems {lines and stanzas), plays {acts, stage directions}, novels {chapters}.  

ü  0301.8.7 Read and review various literary (e.g., short stories, fairy tales, folktales, poetry, plays, and nonfiction).  

Using the Library

ü  0301.8.8 Define and identify setting, characters (including main and minor characters), and plot (including sequence of events)

Parts of A Plot

ü  0301.8.9 Compare and contrast different versions/representations of similar stories, legends, lessons, or events reflecting different cultures. 

ü  0301.8.10 Explore the use of language in literary texts (e.g., rhythm, beat, imagery, simile, and metaphor). 

ü  0301.8.11 Identify and produce rhyming words.  

Recognizing Rhyming Patterns

Riddles for Rhyming Pairs

ü  0301.8.12 Explore the concept of first person point of view. 

ü  0301.8.13 Visit libraries/media centers; select and check out materials. 

ü  0301.8.14 Read longer narrative and expository text independently, including chapter books. 

ü  0301.8.15 Discuss literature (e.g., book discussions, literacy circles, writing, oral presentations).

SPI 0301.8.1 Identify and/or select rhyming words. 

SPI 0301.8.2 Identify setting, characters, and plot in a reading selection. 

SPI 0301.8.3 Identify forms of text as poems, plays, or stories. 

SPI 0301.8.4 Recognize basic plot features of fairy tales, folk tales, fables, and myths. 

SPI 0301.8.5 Identify the author’s purpose (e.g., to entertain, to inform, to describe, to share feelings). 

SPI 0301.8.6 Determine the problem in a story and recognize its solution.