| GLE 1 |
Decode words using knowledge of base words, root words, and common prefixes and suffixes
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| GLE 2 |
Decode similar words (e.g., supper vs. super ) using knowledge of basic syllabication rules |
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| GLE 3 |
Identify and explain words with multiple meanings using contextual clues |
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| GLE 4 |
| Demonstrate knowledge of the meanings of common prefixes and suffixes |
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| GLE 5 |
Use reference aids such as dictionaries, thesauruses, synonym finders, and reference software to determine word meanings, word choices, and pronunciations |
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| GLE 6 |
Determine meanings of unfamiliar words using a variety of strategies, including: knowledge of common antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, and homographs, use of context clues, and identifi cation of base words and root words
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| GLE 7 |
Adjust speed of reading to accomplish a purpose based on text complexity |
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| GLE 8 |
Identify story elements including: theme, conflict, and character traits, feelings, and motivation
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| GLE 9 |
Identify literary devices, including idioms and personification |
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| GLE 10 |
Demonstrate understanding by summarizing stories and information, including the main events or ideas and selected details from the text in oral and written responses |
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| GLE 11 |
Connect ideas, events, and information identified in grade-appropriate texts to prior knowledge and life experiences in oral and written responses |
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| GLE 12 |
Demonstrate oral reading fluency of at least 110 words per minute in third-grade text with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression |
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| GLE 13 |
| Read texts, chapter books, and informational materials silently at independent reading level |
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| GLE 14 |
Compare and contrast story elements, including setting, character, and events of two multicultural texts in oral, written, and visual responses |
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| GLE 15 |
Identify a variety of types of literature, including the myth and the legend, in oral and written responses |
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| GLE 16 |
| Identify and explain the defining characteristics of various types of literature, including the folktale |
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| GLE 17 |
Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, including: sequencing events, making predictions using information from texts, making simple inferences and drawing conclusions about information in texts, comparing and contrasting, including story elements (e.g., theme, character, and conflicts) and main points or ideas in informational texts, distinguishing between a main idea and a summary, and identifying main ideas of texts
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| GLE 18 |
Explain chosen solutions to problems in texts |
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| GLE 19 |
Identify an author's purpose for writing, including persuading, entertaining, and informing |
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| GLE 20 |
Explain the author's viewpoint using information from the text |
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| GLE 21 |
Apply basic reasoning skills, including: identifying differences between fact and opinion, skimming and scanning texts to locate specific information, identifying multiple causes and/or effects in texts and life situations, raising questions to obtain clarification and/or direct investigation, connecting what is learned to real-life situations
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| GLE 22 |
Write compositions of two or more paragraphs that are organized with the following: a central idea, a logical, sequential order, supporting details that develop ideas, and transitional words within and between paragraphs
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| GLE 23 |
Incorporate grade-appropriate vocabulary and information when writing for an intended audience and/or purpose
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| GLE 24 |
Develop compositions of two or more paragraphs using writing processes such as the following: selecting a topic, prewriting using strategies such as brainstorming, locating information, and generating graphic organizers, drafting, conferencing with teachers, revising and proofreading, and creating a final draft for publication |
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| GLE 25 |
Develop organized one- and two-paragraph compositions using description and narration
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| GLE 26 |
Use a variety of literary devices, including idioms and personification, in written responses and compositions |
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| GLE 27 |
Write for various purposes, including: informal letters using appropriate letter format and book reports and informational compositions that include main ideas and significant details from the text
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| GLE 28 |
Write legibly in cursive or printed form, using standard margins and demonstrating appropriate spacing of letters, words, sentences, and paragraphs
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| GLE 29 |
Use standard English punctuation, including: commas to separate phrases in a series and commas to separate parts of addresses |
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| GLE 30 |
Capitalize the first word in direct quotations and proper adjectives (e.g., American flag, Mexican food)
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| GLE 31 |
Write using standard English structure and usage, including: avoiding run-on sentences, using verbs in the future tense, and making subjects and verbs agree in sentences with simple and compound subjects and predicates |
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| GLE 32 |
Apply knowledge of parts of speech in writing, including: using standard future verb tenses, using a variety of conjunctions, such as although, since, until , and while, in constructing sentences, using correct forms of possessive pronouns, singular nouns, transitional words, and prepositions, identifying and using irregular plural nouns correctly, using first-, second-, and third-person pronouns correctly, selecting and using adverbs that modify according to time, place, manner, and degree, and identifying and using irregular verb tenses
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| GLE 33 |
Spell grade-appropriate words, including: multisyllabic words made up of both base words and roots and common prefixes and suffixes, compound words, and common homophones |
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| GLE 34 |
| Follow common spelling generalizations, including qu-, consonant doubling, and changing -y to -i |
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| GLE 35 |
| Alphabetize to the third letter |
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| GLE 36 |
Use a variety of resources, including online and print dictionaries and spell checkers to check spelling |
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| GLE 37 |
Use clear diction and tone and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas when speaking |
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| GLE 38 |
| Give and follow precise directions and instructions |
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| GLE 39 |
Tell a complex story that includes the following: a central idea and ideas and details organized chronologically |
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| GLE 40 |
Give rehearsed oral presentations that include the following: expression of an opinion about a text, topic, or idea and relevant facts and details from multiple sources
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| GLE 41 |
Clarify and enhance oral presentations through the use of appropriate props (e.g., objects, pictures, charts) |
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| GLE 42 |
Use active listening strategies, including: asking questions and responding to ideas/opinions and giving oral responses, such as explanations of written and/or spoken texts |
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| GLE 43 |
Compare ideas and points of view from a wide variety of media, including television, video, music, the Web, charts, and print materials |
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| GLE 44 |
| Assume the role of discussion leader, contributor, and active listener |
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| GLE 45 |
Locate information using organizational features of a variety of resources, including: electronic information such as pull-down menus, icons, keyword searches, passwords, and entry menu features, printed text such as indices, tables of contents, glossaries, charts, captions, chapter headings and subheadings, the Dewey Decimal system, and electronic and online catalogs |
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| GLE 46 |
| Locate information from multiple sources, including books, periodicals, videotapes, Web sites, and CD-ROMs |
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| GLE 47 |
| Determine appropriateness of collected information for a specified purpose |
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| GLE 48 |
| Use keywords to take notes from written sources |
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| GLE 49 |
Complete simple outlines with main topics and subtopics that reflect the information gathered |
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| GLE 50 |
Use available electronic and print resources to draft, revise, and publish simple research reports, book reports, and other projects |
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| GLE 51 |
Use simple bibliographic information to cite source |
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| GLE 52 |
Locate information found in graphic organizers such as timelines, charts, graphs, schedules, tables, diagrams, and maps |
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