End of 3rd Grade  Reading Standards

WORD IDENTIFICATION SKILLS and STRATEGIES    (WID)

15% of NECAP Questions Based on This Standard

R:WID: Applies word identification/ decoding strategies by …

R:WID:3:1.1 Identifying multi-syllabic words, by using knowledge of sounds, syllable types, or word patterns (including prefixes, suffixes, or variant spellings for consonants or vowels, e.g., bought) (State) CLICK HERE TO VIEW SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:WID:3:1.2 Reading regularly spelled multi-syllabic words by using knowledge of sounds, syllable types, or word patterns (Local)

R:WID:3:1.3 Reading grade-level appropriate words (in connected text) with automaticity (Local)

R:WID:3:1.4 Reading grade- appropriate, high-frequency words (including irregularly spelled words) (Local)

VOCABULARY STRATEGIES  (V1 and  V2)

20% of NECAP Questions Based on This Standard

R:V:3:1: Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by…

R:V:3:1.1 Using strategies to unlock meaning (e.g., knowledge of word structure, including prefixes/suffixes and base words, such as “un-covered;” or context clues; or other resources, such as dictionaries, glossaries; or prior knowledge) (State) CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:V:3:2: Shows breadth of vocabulary knowledge through demonstrating understanding of word meanings or  BY relationships

R:V:3:2.1Identifying synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms/ homophones; or categorizing words (State) CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:V:3:2.2 Selecting appropriate words to use in context, including content specific vocabulary (e.g., predator/prey), or words with multiple meanings) (State) CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE SAMPLES.

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INITIAL UNDERSTANDING of LITERARY TEXTS  (LT1)

20% of NECAP Questions Based on This Standard

R:LT:1 Demonstrate initial understanding of elements of literary texts by…

R:LT:3:1.1 Identifying or describing character (s), setting, problem/solution, major events, or plot, as appropriate to text (State) CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:LT:3:1.2 Paraphrasing or summarizing key ideas/plot, with events sequenced, as appropriate to text (State) CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTION.

R:LT:3:1.3 Generating questions before, during, and after reading to enhance recall, expand understanding and/or gain new information.  (Local)

R:LT:3:1..4 Identifying the characteristics of a variety of types of text (e.g., literary texts: poetry, plays, fairytales, fantasy, fables, tall tales, or realistic fiction) (Local)

R:LT:3:1.5 Identifying literary devices as appropriate to genre: rhyme, alliteration, dialogue, or description (Local)

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ANALYSIS and INTERPRETATION OF LITERARY TEXTS/CITING EVIDENCE  (LT2)

10% of NECAP Questions Based on This Standard

R:LT:2: Analyze and interpret elements of literary texts, citing evidence where appropriate by…

R:LT:3:2.1 Making logical predictions (State)

R:LT:3:2.2 Describing main characters’ physical characteristics or personality traits; or providing examples of thoughts, words or actions that reveal characters’ personality traits (State)

R:LT:3:2.3 Making basic inferences about problem, conflict, or solution (e.g., cause-effect relationships) (State)

R:LT:3:2.4 Identifying who is telling the story (Local)

R:LT:3:2.5 Identifying the author’s basic message (State)

R:LT:3:2.6 Identifying possible motives of characters (Local)

R:LT:3:2.7 Recognizing explicitly stated causes or effects (Local)

R:LT:3 Analyze and interpret author’s craft, citing evidence where appropriate by…

R:LT:3:3.1 Recognizing the use of literary elements and devices ((i.e., imagery, exaggeration) to interpret intended meanings (Local)  

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INITIAL UNDERSTANDING of INFORMATIONAL TEXT  (IT1)

20% of NECAP Questions Based of This Standard

R:IT:3:1 Demonstrate initial understanding of informational texts (expository and practical texts) by…

R:IT:3:1.1 Obtaining information, from text features  (e.g., table of contents, glossary, basic transition words, bold or italicized text, headings, graphic organizers, charts, graphs, or illustrations) (State) CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS.

R:IT:3:1.2 Using information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main/central ideas or details (State) CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE QUESTION.

R:IT:3:1.3 Organizing information to show understanding (e.g., representing main/central ideas or details within text through charting or mapping) (State)

R:IT:3:1.4 Generating questions before, during, and after reading to enhance recall, expand understanding and/or gain new information.  (Local)

R:IT:3:1.5 Identifying the characteristics of a variety of types of text (e.g., reference: dictionaries, glossaries, children’s magazines, content trade books, textbooks, children’s newspapers; and practical/functional texts:  book orders, procedures, instructions, announcements, invitations) (Local)  

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ANALYSIS and INTERPRETATION OF INFORMATIONAL TEXTS/CITING EVIDENCE  (IT2)

15% of NECAP QUESTIONS BASED ON THIS STANDARD

R:IT:2 Analyze and interpret informational texts, citing evidence where appropriate by…

R:IT:3:2.1 Connecting information within a text (State)

R:IT:3:2.2 Recognizing generalizations about text (e.g., identifying appropriate titles, assertions, or controlling ideas) (State)

R:IT:3:2.3 Making basic inferences, drawing basic conclusions, or forming judgments/opinions about central ideas that are relevant (State)  CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE QUESTION.

R:IT:3:2.4 Distinguishing fact from opinion (State) CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE QUESTION.

R:IT:3:2.5  Making inferences about causes or effects (State) CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE QUESTION.

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