Maryland State Standards - Grade 3
Standard 3.1 General Reading Process
Topic D. Vocabulary
Students will use a variety of strategies and opportunities to understand
word meaning and to increase vocabulary.
Indicator
1. Develop and apply vocabulary through exposure to a variety of texts
Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text
Comprehension of Informational Text:
Students will read, comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate
informational text.
Topic A. Comprehension of Informational Text
Indicator
1. Develop comprehension skills by reading a variety of self-selected and
assigned informational texts
Standard 4.0 Writing
Writing:
Students will compose in a variety of modes by developing content, employing
specific forms, and selecting language appropriate for a particular audience
and purpose.
Topic
A. Writing
Indicator
1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective
writers and speakers
Standard 5.0 Controlling Language
Controlling Language:
Students will control language by applying the conventions of Standard
English in speaking and writing.****
Topic
A. Grammar
Indicator
1. Recognize elements of grammar in personal and academic reading
Indicator
2. Recognize, recall, and use basic elements of grammar to express ideas
clearly ***
Topic B. Usage
Indicator
1. Recognize examples of conventional usage in personal and academic reading
Indicator
2. Comprehend and apply standard English usage in oral and written language
Topic C. Mechanics
Indicator
1. Explain the purpose of mechanics to make and clarify meaning in academic
and personal reading and writing
Indicator
2. Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language
