Grade 3 ELA Worksheets

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• Identify academic vocabulary words in an informational text and explain their meaning in context.
• Use context clues such as definitions, examples, and restatements to understand domain-relevant terms.
• Use academic vocabulary to describe processes, classify ideas, and explain cause and effect.

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• Identify an opinion claim and explain how reasons support the claim
• Use relevant facts and clear explanations to connect reasons to an opinion
• Write a concluding statement that restates the main idea

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• Identify essential information needed to create a summary
• Distinguish important information from details in reading material
• Apply summarizing skills to a reading passage+ Show more

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• I can explain why citations help readers trust information.
• I can match a citation to a specific statement, such as a definition or a statistic.
• I can tell the difference between original wording and borrowed information while keeping my writing clear.+ Show more

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• Identify how topic sentences and supporting details keep a paragraph unified.
• Choose supporting sentences that match the main idea and avoid unrelated information.
• Use a concluding sentence to summarize or connect ideas to the larger purpose.

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• Identify the main idea of a passage and choose details that support it
• Write a summary that keeps the meaning but uses fewer words
• Recognize common summary patterns in narratives (main events in order) and nonfiction (key facts and reasons)

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• Identify the main idea and key details that should be included in a summary.
• Write a concise summary that keeps the original meaning.
• Use signal words and order to summarize narrative events.+ Show more

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• Explain how collaborative discussion helps a group understand ideas better.
• Use discussion skills such as listening, taking turns, and asking questions.
• Identify examples of respectful responses during a class discussion.+ Show more

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• I can identify a paragraph’s main idea and topic sentence.
• I can explain how supporting sentences match the topic sentence.
• I can revise a paragraph by removing unrelated details.+ Show more

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• Understand how to write a clear opinion claim supported by reasons.
• Identify key components of opinion writing, including reasons and concluding statements.
• Analyze a passage to determine the main opinion and supporting reasons.+ Show more

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• Use respectful phrases to agree, disagree politely, or express concern during discussions.
• Respond directly to the idea being discussed by referencing what someone said.
• Ask respectful follow-up questions to deepen understanding and support collaboration.

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• Match a citation to the specific statement that needs support (definitions, statistics, and explanations).
• Distinguish between borrowed information and original wording while keeping writing clear.
• Use citation evidence accurately so readers can verify the source.

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• Identify purpose signals within Grade 3 viewing and representing practice
• Respond to purpose signals questions using selected-response formats
• Explain responses to purpose signals through short-answer writing+ Show more

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• Use shared speaking and listening norms during peer discussions.
• Ask and answer questions with relevant details.
• Build on classmates’ ideas by paraphrasing or referencing what was said.+ Show more

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• Identify similes, metaphors, and personification in short passages.
• Explain what figurative language means by focusing on the image it creates.
• Use clues from mood and description to interpret why an author chose figurative language.

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• Identify when a text is unclear and describe what “confusion” looks and feels like while reading.
• Use clarification strategies such as rereading, using surrounding sentences, and using context clues.
• Connect new information to ideas the text already states to improve understanding.

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• Identify ideas related to revising for clarity
• Respond to multiple-choice questions about the lesson topic
• Evaluate statements using true-or-false responses+ Show more

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• Identify academic vocabulary words in an informational text and explain what they mean in context.
• Use context clues such as definitions, examples, and restatements to understand academic terms.
• Describe how academic vocabulary helps organize ideas, such as comparing categories or showing cause and effect.

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• Identify an opinion claim in a piece of writing and explain what topic it is about.
• Choose reasons that connect to an opinion claim and add helpful explanation.
• Use opinion-writing structure by including a concluding statement that restates the main idea.

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• Identify respectful responses within listening and speaking practice
• Respond to communication questions using selected-response formats
• Construct short written responses about respectful responses+ Show more

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• Identify where meaning breaks down while reading and name the confusing part.
• Apply strategies such as rereading, using context clues, and looking at surrounding sentences to clarify meaning.
• Connect new information to ideas already stated in the text to improve understanding.

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• I can revise writing by checking that the main idea matches supporting details.
• I can improve clarity by adding transitions and fixing unclear sentences.
• I can reorder sentences or change word choice so my message is more direct.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, and personification.
• Identify examples of figurative language in texts.
• Interpret the meaning and effect of figurative expressions.+ Show more

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• Identify respectful response moves during partner and group discussions.
• Choose polite agreement and concern statements that respond directly to the point made.
• Use sentence stems for asking follow-up questions and adding a new perspective collaboratively.

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• Identify similes and metaphors in grade-appropriate text.
• Explain how personification gives human traits to nonhuman things.
• Use figurative language images to understand mood, character description, and author intent.

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• Explain how a topic sentence and supporting details create unity within a paragraph.
• Identify details that belong to a paragraph’s main idea and recognize unrelated information.
• Revise paragraph sentences to improve clarity, coherence, and focus.

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• Revise writing by checking whether the main idea is supported with clear details.
• Improve clarity by identifying confusing sentences and adding helpful transitions between ideas.
• Use revision strategies to choose words and sentence order that make the message easier to understand.

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• Identify behaviors that show respect during class discussions and group work.
• Use polite phrases to agree, disagree, or share a concern respectfully.
• Respond directly to a speaker’s idea by asking a helpful follow-up question or acknowledging the point.

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• Identify the purpose of a representation (to inform, persuade, describe, or explain) using title cues, emphasized visuals, and word choice.
• Locate and summarize key details and supporting information that strengthen the author’s message.
• Use evidence from the text and arrangement of elements to explain how purpose is communicated.

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• Revise writing to make ideas clearer by improving wording, sentence order, and connections between main ideas and supporting details.
• Identify unclear sentences and gaps in explanation during revision and suggest specific changes.
• Use simple transition words to improve the flow between ideas while maintaining correct language conventions.

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• Identify a representation’s purpose by using clues such as title, visuals, and word choice.
• Find key details that support the stated purpose (what is most important and what strengthens the message).
• Explain how multiple purpose signals work together to show whether something is meant to inform, persuade, describe, or explain.

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• Identify where a text becomes confusing and describe what part needs clarification.
• Use strategies such as rereading, looking at surrounding sentences, and using context clues to repair understanding.
• Connect new information in a text to ideas the author has already stated.

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• Explain how precise citations connect a source to a specific statement, such as a definition, statistic, or explanation.
• Choose the best citation for a given sentence and avoid vague attribution.
• Distinguish borrowed information from original wording while keeping writing clear.

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• Use academic vocabulary words to understand what a passage is explaining.
• Identify whether a text gives a definition, example, or restatement of a vocabulary word.
• Use context clues to determine the meaning of academic terms in informational text.

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• Ask and answer questions during a group discussion using complete, respectful sentences.
• Listen to peers and respond by adding to ideas through paraphrasing or referencing what was said.
• Express disagreement politely and stay focused on the topic.+ Show more

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• Define what a summary is and how it keeps the main idea.
• Identify important information and leave out extra details when summarizing.
• Create summaries for both narrative and nonfiction texts using the most essential points.

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• Identify moments of confusion during Grade 3 reading practice
• Respond to clarifying confusion questions using selected formats
• Construct short responses related to the reading topic+ Show more

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• Identify the purpose of a poster, diagram, or photo caption (to inform, persuade, describe, or explain).
• Use title cues, emphasized visuals, and word choice to determine what a representation is trying to communicate.
• Locate key details and supporting information that strengthen the intended message.

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• Identify the steps and transitions commonly used in procedural writing.
• Organize steps in the correct order using transition words like first, next, and then.
• Use procedural writing details such as materials, warnings, and helpful notes to guide readers.

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• Explain how speakers can extend an idea in a discussion by connecting it to a personal experience, a text, or an earlier comment.
• Use discussion extensions that stay on topic and include clear details that show the connection.
• Practice responding thoughtfully by adding “Because…” and “For example…” to deepen a first response.

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• Understand the steps of the writing process: planning, revising, editing, and rewriting.
• Identify strategies for organizing ideas and improving writing clarity.
• Learn how to revise content by refining ideas and adding details.+ Show more

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• Ask and answer questions using information explicitly stated in an informational text.
• Use text evidence to support answers by pointing to specific sentences or details.
• Distinguish between facts and inferences when responding to text-based questions.

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• Identify the parts of procedural writing, including ordered steps and helpful transitions.
• Use action verbs and clear sequence words (first, next, then, last) to organize steps.
• Recognize safety notes or warnings that help readers do a task correctly.

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• Understand how to ask and answer questions based on informational texts.
• Identify explicit information and details within a passage.
• Use text evidence to clarify ideas and support answers.+ Show more

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• Identify the purpose and structure of procedural writing.
• Use sequence words (first, next, then) to follow and organize steps.
• Recognize how safety notes and helpful warnings fit into procedures.

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• Extend a peer’s idea by connecting it to a personal experience, a text detail, or an earlier comment.
• Use clear reasons and specific details to stay on topic when adding to a discussion.
• Identify sentence types that make a connection sound respectful and thoughtful.

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• Ask and answer questions about an informational text using details found in the text.
• Use text evidence to explain facts, definitions, and reasons stated in the passage.
• Distinguish between ideas that are stated in the text and ideas that are only implied.

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• Explain how planning, revising, editing, and rewriting improve a piece of writing.
• Use revising strategies such as adding accurate details and strengthening sequence.
• Identify common editing conventions like spelling, punctuation, and word choice.+ Show more