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Elementary (K-5) ->
Grade 3
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GRADE THREE
Grade Level Expectations
These are the core grade level expectations based on the McRel
standards and benchmarks that should be taught during third grade and
represent what a student will learn. They are written from the student
point of view. Local sites may add additional grade level expectations
to correspond with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are
aligned with McRel standards and the standards-based progress report.
The number listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition; the number
listed for Religion standard is in reference to By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them,
Lorraine Ozar. The grade level
expectations that are aligned with and developed by ITBS/ITED are noted
in italics. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level
which is appropriate considering a student’s development.
*
=
referenced in Progress
Report
RELIGION
1. Reads, interprets, and applies Scripture to life.
(1.1)
Participates in discussion*
(1.2) Knowledge of content*
(1.3) Continues study of parables and
scripture
(1.4) Studies lives of Saints
(1.5) Knows that the psalms are prayers
written long ago and intended to be sung
(1.6) Knows that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit
at Pentecost
(1.7) Understands that the gifts of the
Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage,
knowledge, piety, and the fear of the Lord
3. Illustrates basic understanding of
Catholic dogma and doctrine in light of the “Catechism for the Catholic
Church.”
(3.1)
Recognizes the commandments as God’s
law of love
(3.2) Realizes and applies the Beatitudes
as Jesus’ code to follow for perfect love and happiness
(3.3) Develops a deeper realization of role
of Mary as Mother of Jesus and our mother
4. Demonstrates the importance of
sacraments, with an emphasis on the centrality of the Eucharist in the
life of Catholics.
(4.1)
Develops a greater understanding of
the sacrament of Baptism
(4.2) Recognizes that through Baptism,
everyone is called to serve God and others through the married,
ordained, vowed religious or single life
(4.3) Recognizes and experiences the loving
presence of Jesus in the Sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist)
5. Makes moral decisions consistent with
Church teachings.
(5.1)
Realizes that God’s plan is that
people be good in order to live with God forever in heaven
(5.2) Recognizes that God gives us rules
for living a life of love
(5.3) Recognizes that from the beginning of
life to death; human beings grow and develop in a given sequence, but
the rules and patterns differ for each individual
7. Acknowledges and affirms the diverse
cultural expressions of Catholicism.
(7.1)
Recognizes the many gifts, talents
and abilities that God has provided each of us
8. Applies Catholic principles to
interpersonal relations (e.g., family, peers, work, society, Church,
etc.)
(8.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
10. Uses effective community building
skills in relating with others.
(10.1)
Applies skills to concrete life
situations - is considerate of others and their feelings*
11. Critiques societal structures in light
of Catholic social justice principles and apply to social and personal
situations.
(11.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
(11.2) Understands various roles and
ministries in the Church
(11.3) Recognizes that boys and girls are
equal partners in God’s plan for creation.
12. Engages in service to the community
(e.g., family, parish, local, national and global) in response to the
Gospel call.
(12.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
(12.2) Participates in parish and community
service projects
(12.3) Understands various roles and
ministries in the Church
(12.4) Reflects on what it means to be a
Catholic church
13. Exercises responsible stewardship for
the gift of creation.
(13.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
(13.2) Responds joyfully to God’s call to
give of one’s self in love to God and others by showing one’s time,
talents and treasures with the Church (stewardship)
14. Examines the variety of Christian life
styles as ways to respond to the baptismal call to a life of service.
(14.1)
Participates in parish and community
service projects
16. Uses appropriate resources to plan and
participate in liturgy and other prayer experiences.
(16.1)
Takes part in planning liturgies and
para-liturgies
(16.2) Recognizes that the Lord’s Day is
honored as a celebration of Resurrection and a holy day of obligation
17. Uses a variety of prayer forms (e.g.,
traditional, spontaneous, devotional, multicultural) to enrich and
express personal and communal spirituality.
(17.1)
Develops a personal relationship with
Jesus that evokes a response of generous love
(17.2) Understands that there are prayers
of
praise and blessing, petition, thanksgiving, and contrition
(17.3) Recognizes some ways to express
one’s
belief in the Holy Trinity are with the Sign of the Cross and the
Apostle’s Creed
(17.4) Can recite and use the designated
prayers and gestures; Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary,
Grace before/after meals, Morning Prayer, Doxology (Glory Be), Act of
Contrition, Rosary, Apostles’ Creed and other prayers of
cultural/liturgical significance as designated by the local site*
19. Demonstrates an understanding of
liturgical seasons and feasts.
(19.1)
Increases knowledge of Church’s
liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter
(19.2) Recognizes that the Church year also
includes special feasts in honor of Mary and the saints
(19.3) Understands that the Church has
certain days of obligation on which to worship together as community
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LANGUAGE ARTS
Writing
1. Uses general skills and strategies in the writing
process
(1.1)
Applies the writing process*
(1.2) Writes effectively for a variety of
audiences and purposes*
(1.3) Handwriting - writes legibly using
proper size and spacing*
2. Uses stylistic and rhetorical techniques
in written composition
(2.1)
Demonstrates an understanding of the
English language, i.e., usage, punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling*
3. Writes with a command of the grammatical
and mechanical conventions of composition
(3.1)
Applies rules of grammar usage,
punctuation and capitalization in writing
(3.2) Identifies and uses parts of speech
correctly (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives)
4. Gathers and uses information for
research purposes
(4.1)
Effectively uses media resources to
gather information*
Reading
5. Reading Process - Uses the general skills and
strategies of the reading process*
(5.1) Uses
library/media center on regular
basis
(5.2) Uses a variety of decoding skills
(5.3) Uses graphic aids and references to
locate and organize information, e.g., table of contents, glossary, and
dictionary
(5.4) Monitors own reading strategies and
makes modifications
(5.5) Makes appropriate book selections to
gain knowledge and for personal enjoyment
6/7. Reading Comprehension - Uses reading
skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary
works and informational texts*
(6/7.1)
Responds to literary and
informational texts (oral, written, artistic)*
(6/7.2)
Understands stated
information
(6/7.3) Summarizes a book or article in
report form
(6/7.4)
Determines the meaning of
new
words
from their context
(6/7.5)
Draws
conclusions, makes inferences, and deduces meaning
(6/7.6) Demonstrates understanding of the
story structure by identifying character, setting and plot, as well as
beginning, middle and end of story
(6/7.7) Infers
traits, feelings, and
motives
of characters
(6/7.8)
Interprets information in new
contexts
(6/7.9)
Interprets non literal language
(6/7.10)
Determines the main idea of a
text
(6/7.11) Develops and uses a variety of
comprehension strategies, cause/effect; compare/contrast;
classify/categorize, drawing conclusion, predicting outcomes, and
giving details of main idea
(6/7.12) Identifies the author’s views or
purpose
(6/7.13)
Analyzes the style or structure
of a
text
(6/7.14) Engages in daily silent reading
Listening
and Speaking
8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for
different purposes; listens actively*
(8.1)
Expresses ideas clearly*
(8.2) Participates effectively in group
discussion*
(8.3) Listens, views, and asks questions to
collect information
Viewing
9. Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand
and interpret visual media
(9.1)
Understands the main idea or message
in visual media, e.g., pictures, cartoons, weather reports, etc.
(9.2) Knows different elements from films,
videos, television, and other visual media that appeal to him or her,
e.g., scary parts, action segments, particular characters, color, sound
effects, etc.
(9.3) Understands similarities and
differences between real life and life depicted in visual media
Media
10. Understands the characteristics and components
of the media
(10.1)
Knows the various types of media
(10.2) Understands that there are common
conventions used in the media
(10.3) Understands that media messages and
products are created by people and represent real and imaginary
experience
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MATH
1. Problem solving - Uses a variety of strategies in
the problem-solving process*
(1.1) Solves single-step and
multiple-step
math problems
(1.2) Constructs physical representations
for complex problems
(1.3)
Identifies extraneous or insufficient
information in problems
(1.4)
Chooses
a method for solving a problem - some methods more helpful than
others
2. Concept of Numbers - Understands and
applies basic and advanced properties of the concept of numbers*
(2.1) Uses
estimation strategies - estimates
measurements with appropriate
precision
(2.2) Uses
standard rounding to estimate
(2.3) Uses
order of magnitude to estimate
(2.4) Uses
number sense to estimate
(2.5) Adds and subtracts 3 digit numbers
with renaming
(2.6) Compares and orders three digit
numbers
(2.7) Reads and writes fractions to 1/8
(2.8) Reads and writes whole numbers
through four digits
(2.9) Uses number lines to model a variety
of numbers
(2.10)
Represents, compares, and orders
numbers
(2.11)
Describes and applies properties of
numbers
(2.12)
Classifies numbers by divisibility
(2.13)
Demonstrates ways of performing
operations
(2.14) Uses
place value; writes numbers in
standard, expanded, and exponential form
(2.15) Uses and
interprets operational and
relationship symbols
(2.16) Solves
equations and inequalities
(2.17) Uses
variable expressions to model
situations
(2.18) Explores
numerical patterns
3. Computation - Uses basic and advanced
procedures while performing the process of computation*
(3.1) Adds,
subtracts, multiplies, and
divides whole numbers and decimals with accuracy.
(3.2) Understands that choices must be made
when determining which operation to use.
(3.3) Memorizes the multiplication and
division facts of 0, 1, 2, 5, and 10
(3.4) Counts and shows amounts of money to
$10.00
4. Measurement - Understands and applies
basic and advanced properties of the concept of measurement*
(4.1) Tells
time to the nearest minute
(4.2) Reads a calendar
(4.3)
Measures length/distance, time,
temperature, weight, mass, and volume
(4.4)
Identifies and uses appropriate units
of measurement
(4.5) Measures in Standard units to nearest
inch/foot, cup/pint, quart/pound/gallon
(4.6) Measures in Metric units to nearest
centimeter, meter, liter or kilogram
5. Geometry - Understands and applies basic
and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry*
(5.1)
Identifies circles, triangles,
squares, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons and octagons
(5.2) Identifies and categorizes simple
geometric shapes such as cones, spheres, rectangular prisms and cubes
(5.3)
Identifies, classifies, and compares
geometric figures
(5.4) Describes
geometric properties,
patterns, and relationships
(5.5) Applies
the concepts of perimeter,
area, and volume
6. Data analysis - Understands and applies
basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis
(6.1)
Gathers and records data to make
generalizations*
(6.2) Reads
amounts on scales of bar and
line graphs
(6.3) Locates
amounts in specific cells of
a table
(6.4) Compares
quantities to determine
ranks, sums, or differences and to find ratios
(6.5) Uses
tables and graphs to determine
rates or identify trends, understand underlying or functional
relationships, and generalize or draw conclusions
7. Probability - Understands and
applies basic concepts of probability
(7.1)
Predicts outcome of events
(7.2) Applies
probability concepts and
counting rules
(7.3)
Understands and applies measures of
central tendency and variability
8. Functions and Algebra -
Understands and applies basic concepts of functions and algebra
(8.1)
Recognizes and extends basics number
patterns
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SCIENCE/HEALTH - listed by strands
1. Earth and Space - Students can
understand concepts and relationships in Earth/space sciences.
(1.1)
Identifies phases of the moon
(1.2) Describes the water cycle
(1.3) Knows the weather cycle
(1.4) Knows the night and day cycle
3. Physical Science - Students can
understand concepts and relationships in physical science.
(3.1) Identifies and describes
the chemical
and physical properties of matter
(3.2) Describes
the different forms of
energy, e.g., electrical, heat, light, and magnetism
(3.3) Can
understand and apply concepts
related to mechanics, forces, and motion
(3.4) Describes characteristics of sound
and how it travels
(3.5) Identifies the different simple
machines located within various compound machines
4. Nature of Science and Technology
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Students can understand and apply skills used in scientific inquiry.
(4.1)
Realizes that people continue to
discover and invent new ways of doing things by using a variety of tools
(4.2) Uses
scientific method (asks
questions, observes, records, and interprets results)*
(4.3) Can
analyze and interpret scientific
information.
5. Health
(5.1)
Identifies food groups/pyramid and a
balanced meal
(5.2) Identifies and shares feelings
(5.3) Identifies practices that promote
good health
(5.4) Lists bike safety rules, hand
signals, and traffic signals
Progress
report descriptors deal with using scientific method and demonstrating
knowledge of relevant science content standards*
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SOCIAL STUDIES - listed by strands
1. Civics
(1.1)
Defines a community as a place where
people live and work
(1.2) Knows the basic tenets of democracy
and the symbols that represent it
(1.3) Demonstrates an understanding of
government
(1.4) Understands the need for rules and
laws
(1.5) Demonstrates the responsibilities of
good citizenship
(1.6) Understands differences and
similarities among people of different cultures
2.
Economics
(2.1)
Understands that people need to make
choices
(2.2) Knows that goods and services have a
price and a role in society
(2.3) Recognizes that a community’s
location, climate, and natural resources affect production, growth, and
change within itself
3.
Geography
(3.1) Knows
how the characteristics of
places are shaped by physical and human processes, e.g., land use,
vegetation, building of roads
(3.2) Knows characteristics of a variety of
regions
(3.3) Understands characteristics of
ecosystems
(3.4) Identifies and distinguishes cities,
suburbs and rural areas
(3.5) Uses map skills: symbols, key, map
scale, and compass
(3.6) Interprets and uses charts, maps,
graphs, and globes
(3.7) Demonstrates an understanding that
there are different countries in the world with their distinct
governmental processes
(3.8) Identifies major cities, oceans, and
continents
4.
Historical
Understanding
(4.1) Knows
the history of the local
community and its founding
(4.2) Explores information about the Native
Americans, the Pilgrims, and the Pioneers
(4.3) Understands the broadly defined eras
in history; can construct a timeline
(4.4) Knows ways that families transmitted
their beliefs and values
(4.5) Understands the causes and nature of
movements of groups of people into and within the United States
(4.6) Knows the background of the folk
lore, legends, songs, etc. of different regions
(4.7) Understands major discoveries and
inventors of science and technology in the nation’s history
Progress
report descriptors deal with analyzing and applying information using
concepts of history, geography, civics, and economics and demonstrating
knowledge of social studies content standards*
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GUIDANCE/HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
- listed by strands
1. Working with Others
(1.1) Contributes to the overall effort of
a group
(1.2) Uses conflict-resolution techniques
(1.3) Works well with diverse individuals
and in diverse situations
(1.4) Displays effective interpersonal
communication skills
(1.5) Demonstrates leadership skills
2. Self-Regulation
(2.1) Sets and manages
goals
(2.2)
Performs self-appraisal
(2.3)
Considers risks
(2.4)
Maintains a healthy self-concept
(2.5) Restrains impulsivity
3. Human Growth and Development -
derived in part from Growing in Love,
Harcourt Religion Publishers
(3.1) Understands that all people are
created in God’s image
(3.2) Recognizes that all people
have good
qualities and work to overcome bad habits
(3.3) Recognizes that boys and girls
are
equal partners in God’s plan for creation
(3.4) Understands tenets of a safe
environment
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ART
1. Understands and applies media techniques and
processes related to visual arts*
(1.1)
Maintains an imaginative approach
while following simple instructions
(1.2) Uses art materials appropriately
(1.3) Has experience using different art
media
(1.4) Reviews primary, secondary, and
neutral colors
(1.5) Mixes primary colors to create
secondary colors using a variety of media
2. Knows how to use structures and
functions of art
(2.1)
Follows simple instructions, but
maintains an imagination while creating art
(2.2) Learns and applies the elements
(line, shape, color, space, texture, form) and principles of design
(proportion, rhythm, dominance, balance and/or unity)
(2.3) Draws a still life
(2.4) Draws a self portrait of head and
shoulders with expanding details
(2.5) Learns different ways of shading
(2.6) Expresses creativity through art
projects*
3. Knows range of subject matter.
(3.1) Uses
art symbols to communicate and
convey ideas
(3.2) Uses shapes and lines in drawings and
paintings
4. Understands the visual arts in relation
to history and cultures*
(4.1)
Identifies specific works of art as
belonging to particular cultures, times, and places - art appreciation
5. Understands the characteristics and
merits of one’s own artwork and the artwork of others
(5.1)
Understands that specific art works
can elicit different responses
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY/CITIZENSHIP
(All items are referenced on the progress report.)
1. Interacts respectfully with others
2. Works effectively as a team member
3. Makes an effort to solve social
problems
4. Participates appropriately
5. Follows directions
6. Works independently
7. Completes high quality work
8. Completes homework assignments
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