3rd Grade Teacher Rubrics - Cobb County · PDF fileQuarter 1 Third Grade Rubric LANGUAGE ARTS - Quarter 1 Reading 3 2 1 ... MUSIC – Quarter 1 Applies knowledge of music concepts

3rd GradeTeacher Rubrics

Quarter 13rd Grade Rubric

CCSD Version 2011-2012

Quarter 1 Third Grade Rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS - Quarter 1 Reading 3 2 1

Fluency:

Demonstrates ability to read

orally with speed, accuracy, and

expression

ELA3R1.a-d

(Levels are aligned with Cobb

County 1-5 Report Card Marking

Guide)

Reads (decodes, and self-corrects)

grade-level texts fluently and with

expression (90 words/min.)

(Fountas & Pinnell Level M/N or

above with 95% accuracy)

Reads (decodes and self-

corrects) texts fluently and

with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level L with

95% accuracy or higher)


corrects) texts – lacks fluency

and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level K or

below)

Fountas and Pinnell reading

level

Record the independent reading level

as a Fountas and Pinnell letter.

Vocabulary:

Acquires and uses grade-level

words to communicate

effectively

ELA3R2.a-f

Consistently uses context clues

and infers meaning in reading

grade-level literary texts, phrases,

and words (homophones,

homographs, antonyms,

synonyms, root words, prefixes

and suffixes)

Uses some context clues and

infers meaning in reading

grade-level literary texts,

phrases, and words

(homophones, homographs,

antonyms, synonyms, root

words, prefixes and suffixes)

Inconsistently uses context

clues and infers meaning in

reading grade-level literary

texts, phrases, and words

(homophones, homographs,

antonyms, synonyms, root

words, prefixes and suffixes)

Comprehension Strategies:

Uses a variety of strategies to

gain meaning from grade-level

text

ELA3R3.a-d, f, g, i, j-m

Uses the following comprehension

strategies to gain meaning from a

variety of literary texts (fiction and

nonfiction and poetry):

makes connections, makes

predictions and infers, generates

questions, self-monitors

comprehension, recalls explicit

facts, draws conclusions, and

retells

Uses some of the following

comprehension strategies to

gain meaning from a variety of

literary texts (fiction and



predictions and infers,

generates questions, self-

monitors comprehension,

recalls explicit facts, draws

conclusions, and retells

Inconsistently uses the following



literary texts (fiction and



predictions and infers,

generates questions, self-

monitors comprehension, recalls

explicit facts, draws conclusions,

and retells

Text/Graphic Features:

Interprets information from a

variety of text/graphic features

ELA3R3.h, o, r


Text Analysis:

Recognizes and compares and

contrasts elements between

texts

ELA3R3.e, p, q

Recognizes, compares and

contrasts plot, setting, and

characters within and between

texts; recognizes author’s purpose

Inconsistently recognizes,

compares and contrasts plot,

setting, and characters within

and between texts; recognizes

author’s purpose

Rarely recognizes, compares

and contrasts plot, setting, and


texts; recognizes author’s

purpose

Genre Elements:

Identifies the basic elements of

a variety of genres

ELA3R3.n

Identifies the basic elements of a

variety of genres (fiction, non-

fiction, drama, and poetry)

Inconsistently identifies the

basic elements of a variety of

genres (fiction, non-fiction,

drama, and poetry)

Rarely identifies the basic

elements of a variety of genres

(fiction, non-fiction, drama, and

poetry)

Writing 3 2 1

Uses genre specific strategies

ELA3W1.c; ELA3W2

Narrative: Writes both personal

and fantasy/imaginary stories that

capture the reader’s interest by

using voice with a consistent focus

using sensory details to

communicate characters, setting

and plot

Writes both personal and

fantasy/imaginary stories with

some focus using some

relevant details to

communicate characters,

setting and plot

Little or no evidence of focus

using limited details to

communicate characters, setting

and plot

Creates an organized structure

that is appropriate for a specific

genre ELA3W2.e, g

Uses an organizational structure to

write a well developed beginning,

middle and end

Uses an organizational

structure to write a beginning,

middle and end

Little or no evidence of an

organizational structure

Uses resources to research and

support writing

ELA3C1.k

Consistently uses resources (such

as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc.)

to revise writing

Some evidence of the use

resources (such as the

dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) to

revise writing

Rarely uses resources (such as

the dictionary, thesaurus, etc.)

to revise writing

Conventions 3 2 1

Identifies and uses appropriate

grammar in complete sentences

ELA3C1.a-g

Identifies and uses correct

subject/verb agreement in

complete sentences

Inconsistently identifies and

uses correct subject/verb

agreement in sentences

Rarely identifies and uses

correct subject/verb agreement;

may write in incomplete

sentences

Uses appropriate capitalization

and punctuation

ELA3C1.m


capitalization and punctuation (end

marks)


uses appropriate capitalization

and punctuation


appropriate capitalization and

punctuation

Uses common rules of spelling

ELA3C1.l

Consistently uses common rules of

spelling

Inconsistently uses common

rules of spelling, but may lack

consistency

Does not apply common rules of

spelling

Writes legibly

ELA3C1.n

Consistently writes legibly in print

and/or cursive

Inconsistently writes legibly in

print and/or cursive

Rarely writes legibly in print

and/or cursive


SOCIAL STUDIES - Quarter 1

Explains the political roots and

basic principles of our modern

democracy

SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2

Compares/contrasts governments

of U.S. and Ancient Greece;

identifies how Ancient Greece

influenced U.S. architecture and

the Olympics

Progressing towards

comparing/contrasting

governments of U.S. and

Ancient Greece; identifying

how Ancient Greece influenced

U.S. architecture and the

Olympics

Does not compare/contrast

governments of U.S. and

Ancient Greece; or identify how

Ancient Greece influenced U.S.

architecture and the Olympics

Discusses the lives and positive

character traits of Americans

who expanded people’s rights

and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2

Locates major geographical

features of the United States

SS3G1

Locates equator, prime meridian,

lines of latitude and longitude on a

globe, and Greece on a world map

Progressing towards locating

equator, prime meridian, lines

of latitude and longitude on a

globe, and Greece on a world

map

Does not locate equator, prime

meridian, lines of latitude and

longitude on a globe, and

Greece on a world map

Describes the four types of

productive resources

SS3E1

TECHNOLOGY - Quarter 1

Comprehends and applies 3rd

grade concepts and skills

related to technology

T3.a, T4.a

Uses concept mapping software to

organize thinking/ideas (before

beginning a research task,

assignment, investigation etc.)

Some support needed to use

concept mapping software to

organize thinking/ideas

Frequent support needed to use

concept mapping software to

organize thinking/ideas

HEALTH – Quarter 1

Comprehends concepts related

to health promotion and disease

prevention

Compares and contrasts the

relationship among food, energy,

and health

Identifies the relationship

among food, energy, and

health

Demonstrates limited knowledge

of the relationship among food,

energy, and health

MATHEMATICS - Quarter 1

Numbers and Operations 3 2 1 Represents numbers

M3N1

Represents whole numbers

through ten thousands (word

name, standard form and

expanded form etc.) and

understands relative size of digits

Represents whole numbers

through ten thousands (in at

least one of the following: word

name, standard form and

expanded form etc.)

Demonstrates limited

understanding of the

representation of numbers


Understands and uses number

operations (+, −)

M3N2

Adds AND subtracts numbers Adds OR subtracts numbers Demonstrates limited

understanding of the concept of

addition and subtraction

Applies problem solving

M3N2

Applies problem solving to addition

AND subtraction

Applies problem solving to

addition OR subtraction


understanding of problem

solving

Understands money concepts

M3N2

Models addition and subtraction of

money by counting back change

Models addition and

subtraction of money


understanding of money

concepts

Measurement 3 2 1

Understands concepts of

measurement

M3M1

Determines elapsed time to the full

and half-hour

Determines elapsed time to the

full hour



elapsed time

Geometry 3 2 1

Understands the properties of

plane geometric figures M3G1

Data Analysis 3 2 1

Organizes, constructs and

interprets data

M3D1


interprets data using bar graphs,

pictographs, Venn diagrams and

simple charts/tables

Organizes and constructs data

using bar graphs, pictographs,

Venn diagrams and simple

charts/tables


understanding of data

SCIENCE – Quarter 1

Investigates Earth, Life, and

Physical Science concepts

S3E1.a, b

Recognizes and explains

differences in physical attributes

(shape, color, texture, hardness)

between a variety of rocks and

minerals

Recognizes differences in

physical attributes (shape,

color, texture, hardness)

between rocks and minerals


understanding of the differences

between rocks and minerals

Applies and identifies scientific

knowledge

S3E2

Investigates various fossils as

evidence of diverse organisms that

lived long ago AND describes how

they were formed

Investigates various fossils as

evidence of diverse organisms

that lived long ago OR

describes how they were

formed


understanding of the fossils

Utilizes scientific inquiry


MUSIC – Quarter 1

Applies knowledge of music

concepts through singing and

playing instruments M3GM.1a

Accurately sings melodies in the

range of an octave using head

voice

Accurately sings melodies in

the range of an octave

Sings melodies in a limited

range

Reads and notates music

Describes and analyzes music

M3GM.6b

Describes tempo and dynamics

using appropriate music

vocabulary (allegro, adagio,

presto, largo, forte, piano, upward,

downward)

Sometimes describes tempo

and dynamics using

appropriate music vocabulary

(allegro, adagio, presto, largo,

forte, piano, upward,

downward)

Describes tempo and dynamics

using inappropriate music

vocabulary

ART – Quarter 1

Creates art based on

observation, using the elements

and principles

VA3PR.3 a-d, VA3PR.2 a-g,

VA3PR.3 a-d

Consistently exhibits recognition of

elements and principles during

experimentation

Inconsistently exhibits

recognition of elements and

principles during

experimentation

Rarely exhibits recognition of

elements and principles during

experimentation

Analyzes and discusses

functions of art in historic

periods and cultures

VA3CU.1 a-b, VA3CU.2 a-e

Associates select art with

periods/cultures based on visual

clues

Has difficulty associating select

art with periods/cultures based

on visual clues

Rarely associates select art with

periods/cultures based on visual

clues

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – Quarter 1

Demonstrates motor skills and

movement patterns PE3.1

Demonstrates the ability to safely

utilize personal and general space

in movement sequences or game

situations

Demonstrates the ability to

safely utilize personal or

general space in practice

settings

Demonstrates limited ability to

safely utilize personal and

general space




LANGUAGE ARTS - Quarter 2 Reading 3 2 1

Fluency: Demonstrates ability to

read orally with speed,

accuracy, and expression

ELA3R1.a-d



Guide)




(Fountas & Pinnell Level N with

95% accuracy)



with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level M with




and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level L or

below)


level

Record the independent reading

level as a Fountas and Pinnell letter.

Vocabulary:



effectively

ELA3R2.a-f




and words (using root words,

homophones, homographs,

antonyms, synonyms, prefixes and

suffixes)

Uses some of the context clues



phrases, and words (using root

words, homophones,


synonyms, prefixes and

suffixes)

Inconsistently uses context

clues and infers meaning in

reading grade-level literary

texts, phrases, and words

(using root words, homophones,



suffixes)




text


Consistently uses the following

comprehension strategies to gain

meaning from a variety of literary

texts:





facts, draws conclusions and

summarizes, and identifies main

idea and supporting details

Uses some of the



literary texts

Inconsistently uses the



literary texts




ELA3R3.h, o, r

Text Analysis:



Recognizes, compares and

contrasts plot, setting, and









texts

ELA3R3.e, p, q

texts; recognizes author’s purpose and between texts; recognizes

author’s purpose


purpose

Genre Elements:


a variety of genres

ELA3R3.n


combination of genres (e.g. fiction,

non-fiction, drama, poetry, folk

tales, fables, fairy tales, myths)


basic elements of a

combination of genres (e.g.

fiction, non-fiction, drama,

poetry)


elements of a combination of

genres (e.g. fiction, non-fiction,

drama, poetry)

Writing 3 2 1


ELA3W1.k; ELA3W2

Response to literature: Writes a

response to literature that

captures the reader’s interest by

using voice with a consistent focus

and point of view that states and

supports an opinion. Makes

connections using significant

details from the reading selection

Writes a response to literature

with a general focus and point

of view that begins to state and

supports an opinion. Makes a

connection using details from

the reading selection

Little or no evidence of a focus

and point of view, opinion,

and/or connections to the text



genre

ELA3W2.e, g


convey information with a

developed introduction, body and

conclusion


structure to convey information

with an introduction, body and

conclusion, although one part

may not be as strong as

another




support writing

ELA3C1.k


as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc)

to revise writing

Some evidence of the use of

resources (such as the

dictionary, thesaurus, etc)to

revise writing

Rarely uses resources (such as

the dictionary, thesaurus, etc)

to revise writing

Conventions 3 2 1



ELA3C1.a-g


subject/verb agreement, nouns

(singular, plural, possessives) in

complete sentences



agreement, nouns in sentences


correct subject/verb agreement,

nouns; may write in incomplete

sentences


and punctuation

ELA3C1.m



marks, apostrophes, quotation

marks)



and punctuation



punctuation


ELA3C1. l


spelling


rules of spelling

Rarely uses common rules of

spelling


Writes legibly

ELA3C1.n

Consistently writes legibly in print

or cursive


print or cursive

Rarely writes legibly in print or

cursive

SOCIAL STUDIES – Quarter 2



democracy





and freedoms

SS3H2, SS3G2

Independently discusses obstacles

that Paul Revere, Frederick

Douglass and Susan B. Anthony

faced and how they overcame

them

Progressing towards discussing

obstacles that Paul Revere,

Frederick Douglass and Susan

B. Anthony faced and how they

overcame them

Does not discuss obstacles that

Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass

and Susan B. Anthony faced and

how they overcame them



SS3G1

Identifies Appalachian and Rocky

Mountain ranges

Identifies Appalachian OR

Rocky Mountain ranges

Does not identify Appalachian or

Rocky Mountain ranges



SS3E1

TECHNOLOGY – Quarter 2




T3.b, c

Uses appropriate keywords and

search strategies to locate

information (text and pictures)

online

Some support needed to use

appropriate keywords and


information online


appropriate keywords and


information online

HEALTH Quarter 2



prevention

Compares and contrasts the

negative effects of using alcohol,

tobacco products, and other drugs

Identifies the negative effects

of using alcohol, tobacco

products, and other drugs


of the negative effects of using

alcohol, tobacco products, and

other drugs


Numbers and Operations 3 2 1

Represents numbers M3N1,

M3N5


operations (x)

M3N3

Knows the multiplication facts

(up to 10 x 10) with conceptual

understanding and fluency

Multiplies numbers

(up to 10 x 10) with some

fluency


understanding of multiplication

fact fluency



M3N3, M3N4


multiplication AND division


multiplication OR division



solving


M3N2

Models addition and subtraction of

money by counting back change

Models addition and

subtraction of money



concepts

Measurement 3 2 1


measurement

M3M1

Determines elapsed time to the full

and half-hour


full hour



elapsed time

Geometry 3 2 1


plane geometric figures

M3G1

Identifies, describes, classifies and

compares the properties of plane

figures

Identifies and describes the

properties of plane figures


understanding of plane

geometric figures

Data Analysis 3 2 1


interprets data

M3D1



pictographs, Venn diagrams,

simple charts/tables and line plots



Venn diagrams, simple

charts/tables and line plots






S3E1.d

Identifies and explains how water

and wind change rocks and soil

over time (weathering)

Identifies examples of how

water and wind change rocks

and soil over time (weathering)


understanding of how water and

wind change rocks and soil over

time


knowledge


S3E1.c

Compares and contrasts texture,

particle size, and color of top soils

(such as clay, loam or potting soil,

and sand)

Identifies top soils through

texture, particle size, and/or

color


understanding of the similarities

and differences of top soils


MUSIC – Quarter 2



playing instruments

M3GM.2c

Consistently performs pentatonic

melody patterns using instruments

with appropriate technique

Performs pentatonic melody

patterns using instruments,

sometimes with appropriate

technique

Rarely performs pentatonic

melody patterns using

instruments with appropriate

technique


M3GM.3a,b

Reads AND notates half, quarter,

paired eighth notes and quarter

rests using traditional symbols in

2/4, 4/4 meter

Reads OR notates half, quarter,

paired eighth notes and quarter

rests using traditional symbols

in 2/4, 4/4 meter

Rarely reads OR notates half,

quarter, paired eighth notes and

quarter rests using traditional

symbols in 2/4, 4/4 meter


ART – Quarter 2



and principles


VA3PR.3 a-d

Consistently recognizes and uses

select elements and principles

Inconsistently recognizes and

uses select elements and

principles

Exhibits limited recognition

while using select elements and

principles





Explains how select art is

characteristic of a period/culture

Frequently relies on prompts to

explain how select art is

characteristic of a

period/culture

Rarely explains how select art is

characteristic of a period/culture



movement patterns PE3.1 Demonstrate the mature form of

locomotor skills in movement

sequences or game situations.

Demonstrate developing

locomotor skills in isolation. Demonstrates limited knowledge

and ability of basic locomotor

skills.




LANGUAGE ARTS - Quarter 3

Reading 3 2 1

Fluency:



expression

ELA3R1.a-d




(Fountas & Pinnell Level O with

95% accuracy)



with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level N with




and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level M or

below)


level



Vocabulary:



effectively

ELA3R2.a-f






antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes

and suffixes)

Inconsistently uses some of the

context clues and infers

meaning in reading grade-level

literary texts, phrases, and

words (using root words,


antonyms, and synonyms,

prefixes & suffixes)

Rarely uses context clues and




words, homophones,

homographs, antonyms, and

synonyms, prefixes & suffixes)




text




meaning from a variety of texts

(including informational texts):





facts, draws conclusions and

summarizes, and identifies main

idea and supporting details,

identifies and infers cause-and-

effect relationships and

distinguishes fact/opinion




texts (including informational

texts)

Rarely uses the comprehension

strategies to gain meaning from

a variety of texts (including

informational texts)





ELA3R3.h, o, r

Consistently uses all of the

following text/graphic features to


text: interprets information from

photographs, graphs, graphic

organizers, titles, tables of

contents, headings, diagrams, and

charts; applies dictionary,

thesaurus, and glossary skills

Inconsistently uses the

following text/graphic features

to gain meaning from grade-

level text: interprets

information from photographs,

graphs, graphic organizers,

titles, tables of contents,

headings, diagrams, and

charts; applies dictionary, and

glossary skills

Rarely uses the following

text/graphic features to gain

meaning from grade-level text:

interprets information from

photographs, graphs, graphic

organizers, titles, tables of

contents, headings, diagrams,

and charts; applies dictionary,

and glossary skills

Text Analysis:



texts

ELA3R3.e, p, q

Genre Elements:


a variety of genres

ELA3R3.n

Consistently identifies the basic

elements of informational text

(table of contents, headings,

index, glossary, captions,

photographs, charts, graphs,

diagrams, labels)


basic elements of informational

text


elements of informational text

Writing 3 2 1


ELA3W1.j; ELA3W2

Informational: Writes an

informational piece that captures

the reader’s interest by setting a

purpose with a consistent focus

and point of view and evidence of

relevant examples, facts and

details from a variety of resources

Writes an informational piece

that sets a purpose with a

focus and point of view and

some evidence of relevant

examples, facts and details

from resources

Little or no evidence of a focus;

limited examples/details and/or

resources, may copy text from

resources



genre

ELA3W2.e, g


write a well developed

introduction, body and conclusion

and uses an appropriate format


structure to write an

introduction, body and

conclusion




support writing

ELA3C1.j, k


as encyclopedia, Internet, books)

to research and share information

about a topic

Some evidence of use of

resources ( such as

encyclopedia, Internet, books)

to research and share

information about a topic

Rarely uses resources ( such as





Conventions 3 2 1



ELA3C1.a-g


subject/verb agreement, nouns,

pronouns (singular, plural,

possessives), adjectives, adverbs

in complete sentences



agreement, nouns, pronouns

(singular, plural, possessives),

adjectives, adverbs in complete

sentences



nouns, pronouns (singular,

plural, possessives), adjectives,

adverbs in complete sentences;

may write in incomplete

sentences


and punctuation

ELA3C1.m




marks, commas)



and punctuation



punctuation


ELA3C1.l


spelling


rules of spelling

Rarely applies common rules of

spelling

Writes legibly

ELA3C1.n

Consistently writes legibly in

cursive when appropriate


cursive

Rarely writes legibly in cursive

SOCIAL STUDIES - Quarter 3



democracy





and freedoms

SS3H2, SS3G2


that Mary McLeod Bethune,

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor

Roosevelt faced and how they

overcame them


obstacles that Mary McLeod

Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt

and Eleanor Roosevelt faced

and how they overcame them

Does not discuss obstacles that

Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin

D. Roosevelt and Eleanor

Roosevelt faced and how they

overcame them



SS3G1

Identifies the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio

Grande, Colorado, and Hudson

rivers

Progressing towards identifying

the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio

Grande, Colorado, and Hudson

rivers

Does not identify the

Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande,

Colorado, and Hudson rivers



SS3E1

Consistently describes four types

of productive resources (natural,

human, capital, entrepreneurship)

Describes two to three types of


Describes one or fewer types of







T3.b, c

Evaluates and selects relevant

online resources to complete a

research task

Some support needed to

evaluate and select relevant


research task

Frequent support needed to

evaluate and select relevant


research task




prevention

Compares and contrasts circulatory

and respiratory diseases/illnesses

and methods of prevention

Identifies circulatory and

respiratory diseases/illnesses



understanding of circulatory and

respiratory diseases/illnesses




Represents numbers

M3N5

Demonstrates an understanding of

decimals (0.3), decimal fractions

(3/10) and common fractions (1/2)

and ways to represent them

Identifies decimals, decimal

fractions and common fractions

and begins to represent them

as equal parts of a whole


understanding of the place value

of decimals and fractions


operations (+, −)

M3N5

Models addition AND subtraction of

fractions with like denominators

Models addition OR subtraction

of fractions with like

denominators


understanding of addition and

subtraction of fractions


M3N5

Applies problem solving to addition

AND subtraction of fractions with

like denominators


addition OR subtraction of

fractions with like

denominators



solving


M3N2

Counts back change using the

fewest number of coins

Counts back change Demonstrates limited


concepts

Measurement 3 2 1


measurement

M3M3, M3M4

Measures to the nearest ½ , ¼ in.

and mm. Measures the area (of

squares and rectangles) AND

perimeter of simple geometric

figures

Measures to the nearest½ OR

¼ in. OR mm. Measures the

area (of squares and

rectangles) OR perimeter of

simple geometric figures.


understanding of measurement


Geometry 3 2 1



Data Analysis 3 2 1


interprets data M3D1




S3L1.a

Differentiates between the

different regions of GA (mountains,

marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont,

Atlantic Ocean) and recognizes

organisms that live there

Identifies the different regions

of GA


understanding of the regions of

Georgia


knowledge

S3L1.b, c

Identifies features of at least one

green plant and animal that allow

it to thrive in each of the regions

of Georgia (mountains,

marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont,

Atlantic Ocean)

Identifies features of green

plants and animals that allow

them to thrive in some of the

regions of Georgia


understanding of the features of

plants and animals

Utilizes Scientific Inquiry

S3L1.d

Explains what will happen to

Georgia plants and animals if their

habitat are changed

Explains what will happen to at

least one plant or animal if

their habitat is changed



interdependence of Georgia

plants and animals


MUSIC – Quarter 3



playing instruments


M3GM.3c

Identifies and reads letter names

of lines and spaces of melodic

patterns within the treble staff


reads letter names of lines and

spaces of melodic patterns

within the treble staff

Rarely identifies and reads letter

names of lines and spaces of

melodic patterns within the

treble staff


M3GM.6a

Distinguishes simple formal

structures (AB, ABA, rondo)

Distinguishes between

repeating and contrasting

sections and phrases

Rarely distinguishes between

repeating and contrasting

sections and phrases

ART – Quarter 3



and principles


VA3PR.3 a-d

Consistently produces art that

organizes elements of art to

illustrate a principle of design

Inconsistently produces art

that organizes elements of art

to illustrate a principle of

design

Rarely produces art that


illustrate a principle of design





Discusses reasons for aesthetic

preferences in art

Frequently relies on prompts to

discuss reasons for aesthetic

preferences in art

Rarely discusses reasons for

aesthetic preferences in art



movement patterns PE3.1 Demonstrates manipulative skills


situations

Demonstrates manipulative

skills in isolation. Demonstrates limited knowledge

or ability of basic manipulative

skills




LANGUAGE ARTS - Quarter 4

Reading 3 2 1

Fluency:



expression ELA3R1.a-d



Guide)




(Fountas & Pinnell Level P with

95% accuracy)



with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level O with




and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level N or

below)


level



Vocabulary:



effectively

ELA3R2.a-f






antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes

and suffixes)


context clues and infers

meaning in reading grade-level

literary texts, phrases, and

words (using root words,


antonyms, and synonyms,

prefixes and suffixes)

Rarely uses context clues and




words, homophones,

homographs, antonyms, and


suffixes)




text




meaning from a variety of fiction

and nonfiction texts: self-monitors

comprehension, makes

connections, makes predictions,

generates questions, distinguishes

fact/opinion, identifies and infers

main idea and supporting details,

recalls explicit facts, draws

conclusions, makes judgments and

inferences, summarizes, and

identifies and infers cause-and-

effect relationships




fiction and nonfiction texts

Rarely uses the comprehension

strategies to gain meaning from

a variety of fiction and

nonfiction texts





ELA3R3.h, o, r

Text Analysis:



texts

ELA3R3.e, p, q

Consistently recognizes, compares




purpose; and formulates and

defends an opinion about a text




and between texts; recognizes

author’s purpose; and

formulates and defends an

opinion about a text





purpose; and formulates and

defends an opinion about a text

Genre Elements:


a variety of genres

ELA3R3.n


variety of genres


basic elements of a variety of

genres


elements of a variety of genres

Writing 3 2 1 Uses genre specific strategies

ELA3W1.l, ELA3W2

Persuasive: Writes a persuasive

piece that captures the reader’s

interest by stating a clear position

with a consistent focus and point

of view and uses relevant

examples and details

Writes a persuasive piece that

states a position with a general

focus and some evidence of a

point of view and uses some

relevant examples and details

Little or no evidence of a focus;

lacks a position; limited

examples and/or details



genre ELA3W2.e, g


write a well developed beginning,

middle and end and uses a variety

transitional words/phrases with a

logical sequence of events


structure to write a beginning,

middle and end and uses

transitional words/phrases with

a sequence of events




support writing ELA3C1.j, k


as encyclopedia, Internet, books)

to research and share information

about a topic

Some evidence of use of

resources ( such as




Rarely uses resources ( such as




Conventions 3 2 1 Identifies and uses appropriate


ELA3C1.a-g


subject/verb agreement, nouns,

pronouns (singular, plural,

possessives), adjectives, adverbs

in complete sentences



agreement, nouns, pronouns


adjectives, adverbs in complete

sentences



adjectives, nouns, pronouns


adjectives, adverbs; may write

in incomplete sentences


and punctuation

ELA3C1.m




marks, commas)



and punctuation



punctuation



ELA3C1.l


spelling.

Uses common rules of spelling,

but may lack consistency.

Rarely applies grade appropriate

rules of spelling.

Writes legibly

ELA3C1.n

Consistently writes legibly in

cursive when appropriate


cursive

Rarely writes legibly in cursive

SOCIAL STUDIES – Quarter 4



democracy





and freedoms

SS3H2, SS3G2


that Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B.

Johnson, and Cesar Chavez faced

and how they overcame them


obstacles that Thurgood

Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson,

and Cesar Chavez faced and

how they overcame them

Cannot discuss obstacles that

Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B.

Johnson, and Cesar Chavez

faced and how they overcame

them



SS3G1

Locates 8 to 9 geographical

features of the U.S.

Locates 6 to 7 geographical


Locates 5 or fewer geographical




SS3E1





T3.d, T4.c

Uses a spreadsheet application to

organize data on a worksheet,

create a graph, and report results

Some support needed to use a

spreadsheet application to


create a graph, and report

results


a spreadsheet application to


create a graph, and report

results




prevention

Compares and contrasts accident

prevention strategies for bicycle

and water safety

Identifies accident prevention

strategies for bicycle and water

safety


of accident prevention strategies

for bicycle and water safety




Represents numbers

M3N1, M3N5

Demonstrates an understanding of

the relative size of digits in place

value notation and ways to

represent them

Develops an understanding of

the relative size of digits in

place value notation and ways

to represent them



representation of numbers


operations (x, ÷) M3N3, M3N4

Multiplies AND divides 2- or 3-digit

numbers by a 1-digit number

Multiplies OR divides 2- or

3-digit numbers by a 1-digit

number



multiplication and division


M3N3, M3N4


multiplication AND division of

2- or 3-digit numbers by a

1-digit number


multiplication OR division of

2- or 3-digit numbers by a

1-digit number



solving


M3N2

Measurement 3 2 1


measurement

M3M1


full, half- and quarter-hour


full and half-hour



elapsed time

Geometry 3 2 1



Data Analysis 3 2 1


interprets data

M3D1



pictographs, Venn diagrams,

simple charts/tables and line plots



Venn diagrams, simple

charts/tables and line plots






S3P1.a, b

Identifies 3 or more ways to

produce heat energy (e.g. burning,

rubbing-friction, mixing, etc.) AND

the effects of insulation on heating

and cooling

Identifies 1-2 ways to produce

heat energy OR the effects of

insulation on heating and

cooling


understanding of heat



knowledge

S3L2.a, b

Identifies 4 or more ways to

protect the environment through

the conservation of resources and

recycling of materials

Identifies 2-3 ways to protect

the environment through

conservation and/or recycling

Identifies 1 or fewer ways to

protect the environment

through conservation or

recycling


S3P2.a, b

Identifies common objects

attracted to magnets AND how

magnets attract and repel each

other

Identifies common objects

attracted to magnets OR how

magnets attract and repel each

other


understanding of the properties

of magnets

MUSIC – Quarter 4



playing instruments M3GM.1a

M3GM.2c

Consistently and accurately

performs simple melodies at grade

level

Inconsistently performs simple

melodies at grade level

Rarely performs simple melodies

at grade level


M3GM.3a,b,c

Consistently reads melodic and

rhythmic patterns and notates

rhythmic patterns at grade level

Inconsistently reads melodic

and rhythmic patterns and

notates rhythmic patterns at

grade level

Rarely reads melodic and

rhythmic patterns and notates

rhythmic patterns at grade level


ART – Quarter 4



and principles


VA3PR.3 a-d

Independently produces art that


illustrate principles of design

Progressing towards

independence in producing art

that organizes elements of art

to illustrate principles of design

Rarely produces art

independently that organizes

elements of art to illustrate

principles of design





Evaluates purpose and function of

art in today’s world

Frequently relies on prompts

when evaluating purpose and

function of art in today’s world

Rarely evaluates purpose and

function of art in today’s world



movement patterns PE3.1 Demonstrates manipulative skills


situations.

Demonstrates manipulative

skills in isolation. Demonstrates limited knowledge

or ability of basic manipulative

skills.

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