Unit

Reading Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

307.1 Acquire concepts about print

Standard Reference
3.LA.1.1 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Use print conventions such as end-sentence punctuation, paragraphing, bold print, and dialogue.

See Treasures index – Grammar , Mechanics and Usage and Fluency and Reading with Expression

TO, TMA, TDLA

2

Locate information using alphabetical order past the second letter.

See Treasures index – Alphabetical Order

TO, TMA, TDLA, ISAT

Instructional Objective

307.2 Acquire concepts about text

Standard Reference
3.LA.1.2 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Identify text types and formats of various kinds of text.

See Treasures index – Text Connections and Text Features

TO, TWUA, TMA

2

Identify purpose for print conventions such as end-sentence punctuation, paragraphing, bold print, and dialogue.

See Treasures index – Text Connections and Text Features

TO, TWUA, TMA

3

Use graphics, graphs, tables, diagrams, parenthesis, italics and bold print to understand text.

See Treasures index – Text Connections and Text Features

TO, TWUA, TMA, ISAT

Instructional Objective

307.3 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Word Parts

Standard Reference
3.LA.1.4 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Use knowledge of vowel, digraphs, diphthongs, and r-controlled letter-sound association to read new words.

See Treasures index – Phonics

TO, TMA, WSL, TFA, ISAT

2

Read abbreviations appropriate to grade level.

See Treasures index – Abbreviations

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

Instructional Objective

307.4 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Syllabication

Standard Reference
3.LA.1.5 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Decode using syllable types and syllable patterns to decode words with 2-4 syllables.

See Treasure index – Phonics

TO, TMA, ISAT

Instructional Objective

307.5 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Context

Standard Reference
3.LA.1.6 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Use context clues to aid in decoding of new words.

See Treasure index – Word Study

TO, TFA, TWUA

Instructional Objective

307.6 Acquire Fluency

Standard Reference
3.LA.1.7 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Fluently read at least 450 regular and irregular sight words.

See Fry List

TO

2

Read aloud Grade 3 text fluently from at least 120 correct words per minute. (see Idaho Reading Indicator fall to spring benchmarks).

See Treasure index – Fluency

TFA, IRI

Instructional Objective

307.7 Vocabulary and Concept Development

Standard Reference
3.LA.1.8 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Use knowledge of base words, common prefixes and suffixes to determine meaning of unknown words in isolation and in context.

See Treasure index – Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

2

Identify synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homographs to determine the meaning of words in context.

See Treasure index – Word Study

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

3

Use words and concepts necessary for comprehending math, science, social studies, literature and other Grade 3 content area text.

See Treasure index – Word Study and Cross- Curriculum Connections

TO, TMA, ISAT

4

Use a grade-level appropriate dictionary and glossary to define and confirm meaning of unknown words.

See Treasure index – Word Study and Study Skills

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

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Unit

Comprehension/Interpretation

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

307.8 Acquire Strategies and Skills for Comprehending Text

Standard Reference
3.LA.2.1
Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Tell the purpose for reading various kinds of text (e.g., textbooks, newspapers, instructional manuals, novels, essays).

See Treasure index – Research and Inquiry and Comprehension Skills

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

2

Connect the information and events in texts to self, to the world, and to other texts.

See Treasure index – Text Connections and Leveled Readers

TO, TMA, TWUA

3

Draw simple conclusions based on information gathered from text.

See Treasure index – Comprehension Skills

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

Instructional Objective

307.9 Acquire Skills to Comprehend Expository Text

Standard Reference
3.LA.2.2
Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Identify cause-effect, compare-contrast, and descriptions that support comprehension.

See Treasure index – Comprehension Skills

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

2

Generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository texts.

See Treasure index – Comprehension Strategies

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

3

Identify facts and relevant details to sequence important information from expository text into a logical order to retell facts.

See Treasure index – Comprehension Skills and Comprehension Strategies

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

4

Follow simple multi-step written directions.

See Treasure index - Directions

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

Instructional Objective

307.11 Acquire Skills for Comprehending Literary Text

Standard Reference
3.LA.2.3
Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Identify different genres of literature (e.g., fables, fairy tales, poetry, folktales).

See Treasures index – Genre and Treasures Main Selection Bookmarks

TO, TWUA, ISAT

2

Describe characters (e.g., traits, roles, similarities/differences) within a literary selection, heard or read.

See Treasures index – Comprehension Characters, Treasures Read Aloud Anthology

TO, TMA

3

Identify all aspects of the setting (e.g., time of day, place, year).

See Treasures index – Comprehension Characters, Treasures Read Aloud Anthology

TO, TMA

4

Identify plots in literary text.

See Treasures index – Comprehension Skills – Plot

TO, TMA, TWUA

5

Orally identify narrator (point of view) of a story.

See Treasures index – Point of view

TO

6

Identify the lesson of a fable or folktale (theme).

See Treasures index – Genre

TO, TMA, TWUA

7

Identify common idioms.

See Treasures index – Idioms

TO, TMA, TWUA

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Unit

Writing Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

307.12 Acquire Prewriting Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.3.1 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Generate ideas using prewriting strategies (e.g., graphic organizers).

See Treasures index – Graphic Organizers and Writing Process/Prewriting, Treasures Graphic Organizers

TO, TMA, TWUA

2

Generate the main idea.

See Treasures index – Writing Traits – Ideas and Content, Rubrics

TO, TMA, TWUA

3

Plan writing using organizational strategies (e.g., graphic organizer, chart).

See Treasures index – Writing Traits/ Organization, Rubrics

TO, TMA

4

Identify an appropriate writing format for purpose and audience.

See Treasures index – Writing- Writing Prompts

TO

5

Plan writing to produce a piece of writing within a set time period.

See Treasures index – Writing Traits

TO

Instructional Objective

307.13 Acquire Skills for Writing a Draft

Standard Reference
3.LA.3.2 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft that includes a main idea and details.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Prewrite and Writing Traits, Ideas, Content and Organization, Rubric

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

307.14 Acquire Skills for Revising a Draft

Standard Reference
3.LA.3.3 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Revise draft for meaning.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Revise, Treasures Editing Grammar and Spelling Books

TO, TMA

2

Revise draft by adding details to enhance audience understanding.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Revise

TO

3

Identify words and sentences that need to be rearranged to clarify meaning.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Revise

TO, TMA

4

Use literary models to refine writing style.

See Treasures index –Writing Traits – Voice

TO

5

Use strategies to guide the revision process.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Revise

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

307.15 Acquire Skills for Editing a Draft

Standard Reference
3.LA.3.4 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Edit draft using a simple editing checklist.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Proofreading/Editing

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

307.16 Acquire Skills to Publish Writing

Standard Reference
3.LA.3.5 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Publish and illustrate draft.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Publishing/Presenting, Rubric

TO, TMA

2

Share writing with intended audience.

See Treasures index – Writing Process – Publishing/Presenting

TO, TMA

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Unit

Writing Applications

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

307.17 Acquire Expressive (Narrative/Creative) Writing Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.4.1 Writing Applications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write short narratives with a logical sequence of events that include a beginning, middle, and end.

See Treasures index – Writing Forms and Modes – Personal Narrative

TO, TMA

2

Write rhymes, poems, or songs that include sensory details.

See Treasures index – Writing Forms and Modes – Poems and Poetry

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

307.18 Acquire Expository (Informational/Research) Writing Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.4.2 Writing Applications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write a friendly letter and correctly address the envelope.

See Treasures index – Writing Forms and Modes – Friendly Letters

TO, TMA

2

Write an expository paragraph that contains a main idea and supporting details.

See Treasures index – Writing Forms and Modes – Expository

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

307.19 Acquire Skills for Literary Response

Standard Reference
3.LA.4.4 Writing Applications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write a response that identifies a text to self, text to world, and/or text to text connection.

See Treasures index – Connections – Text to Self, Text/World

TO, TMA, TWUA

2

Write or draw a response to a literature selection that identifies the plot.

See Treasures index – Writing Forms and Modes – Book Review

TO, TMA, TWUA

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Unit

Writing Components

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

307.20 Acquire Handwriting Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.5.1 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Write legibly in cursive.

See Boise School District D’Nealian Cursive Handbook

TO, TMA, TDLA

Instructional Objective

307.21 Acquire Spelling Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.5.2 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Spell correctly Grade 3 high-frequency words.

See Treasures index – Spelling 5-Day

TO, TMA, TWUA, ISAT, WSL

2

Spell correctly Grade 3 phonetically regular words with common spelling patterns.

See Treasures index – Spelling 5-Day

TO, TMA, TWUA, ISAT, WSL

3

Apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level to spell accurately.

See Treasures index – Spelling 5-Day

TO, TMA, TWUA, ISAT, WSL

Instructional Objective

307.22 Acquire Skills for Sentence Structure

Standard Reference
3.LA.5.3 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Identify and use three types of sentences (exclamatory, declarative, and interrogative).

See Treasures index – Grammar, Mechanics and Usage

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT,

2

Use past and present verb tenses, including irregular verbs.

See Treasures index – Grammar, Mechanics and Usage

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT,

Instructional Objective

307.23 Acquire Skills for Using Conventions

Standard Reference
3.LA.5.4 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Capitalize proper nouns, titles, and holidays.

See Treasures index – Grammar, Mechanics and Usage

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

2

Use commas in: Series, dates, addresses, and letters

See Treasures index – Grammar, Mechanics and Usage

TO, TMA, TDLA, TWUA, ISAT

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Unit

Communication

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

307.24 Acquire Listening Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.6.1 Communications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Listen critically to determine the purpose or purposes of listening (e.g., to obtain information, to solve problems, or to enjoy).

See Treasures index – Listening – For a Purpose and Read Aloud Anthology

TO, TWUA

2

Listen for answers to specific questions from information presented orally.

See Treasures index – Listening – Active and Attentive Listening

TO

3

Listen and follow multiple-step oral directions.

See Treasures index – Listening – Active and Attentive Listening

TO

4

Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources.

See Treasures index – Listing – Strategies

TO

Instructional Objective

307.25 Acquire Speaking Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.6.2 Communications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas.

See Treasures index – Weekly Lessons Plan – Day 2 Whole Group/Develop Comprehension

TO

2

Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others.

See Treasures index – Speaking and Read Aloud Anthology

TO

3

Organize simple oral presentations to maintain a clear focus.

See Treasures index – Speaking

TO

4

Retell stories or experiences that follow a logical sequence of events.

See Treasures index – Speaking and Reader’s Theater

TO

5

Speak clearly at an appropriate pace for the type of communication (e.g., informal discussion, report to the class).

See Treasures index – Speaking

TO

Instructional Objective

307.26 Acquire Viewing Skills

Standard Reference
3.LA.6.3 Communications

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

1

Identify grade-level-appropriate traditional and non-print media as sources of information.

See Treasures index – Media Literacy and United Streaming

TO, TMA

2

Identify the role of media in focusing people’s attention on events and in forming their opinion on issues.

See Treasures index – Media Literacy and United Streaming

TO, TMA

3

Identify the difference between fact and opinion in media presentations.

See Treasures index – Media Literacy and United Streaming

TO, TMA