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English Language Development — Grade 3

Goal 3. Reading — Advanced

Goal 3. Reading

The learner will comprehend written English in personal, social, and academic contexts from print and non-print materials.

Level: Advanced

Students will use expanded vocabulary effectively in social and academic settings with few errors and will rely much less on forms of non-verbal communication. Learning objectives focus on speaking with correct grammar and intonation on a variety of topics with occasional difficulty, retelling and paraphrasing in detail, identifying elements of fiction and non-fiction, using capitalization and punctuation automatically, spelling grade-level words with little assistance, editing writing, and following two-step and three-step directions.

Objective AD 3.01
Read most high frequency and many irregularly spelled words accurately in grade-level text with occasional instructional support.
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Objective AD 3.02
Identify and interpret elements of fiction and non-fiction by referencing grade-level text with occasional instructional support (e.g., plot, conflict, sequence, lesson/message, resolution, details, main idea).
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Objective AD 3.03
Apply numerous strategies to comprehend reading of grade level text with occasional instructional support (e.g., mapping, predicting, using prior knowledge, cuing systems).
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Objective AD 3.04
Distinguish between fact/opinion, inference, and cause/effect in grade-level text with occasional instructional support.
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Objective AD 3.05
Use features of text to demonstrate comprehension of expository text (e.g., bold face, italics, headings).
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Objective AD 3.06
Use grade-level text, including literary, expository, informational, and real life applications, for a variety of purposes with occasional instructional support.
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Objective AD 3.07
Read independently or aloud from self-selected text with fluency and in a manner that sounds like natural speech. Self-selected text should be in English and consistent with the student's independent reading level.
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