Grade 3 Writing

These original lesson companions support parent-led learning. Standards alignment for North Carolina and South Carolina requires separate verification.

1. Week 1

   Complete sentences and conventions

   I can recognize a model in complete sentences and conventions and explain my choice.

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2. Week 2

   Complete sentences and conventions — Analyze an example

   I can analyze a sample in complete sentences and conventions and explain my choice.

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3. Week 3

   Complete sentences and conventions — Apply with evidence

   I can choose an effective revision in complete sentences and conventions and explain my choice.

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4. Week 4

   Complete sentences and conventions — Demonstrate understanding

   I can evaluate finished writing in complete sentences and conventions and explain my choice.

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5. Week 5

   Paragraph topic and supporting details

   I can recognize a model in paragraph topic and supporting details and explain my choice.

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6. Week 6

   Paragraph topic and supporting details — Analyze an example

   I can analyze a sample in paragraph topic and supporting details and explain my choice.

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7. Week 7

   Paragraph topic and supporting details — Apply with evidence

   I can choose an effective revision in paragraph topic and supporting details and explain my choice.

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8. Week 8

   Paragraph topic and supporting details — Demonstrate understanding

   I can evaluate finished writing in paragraph topic and supporting details and explain my choice.

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9. Week 9

   Personal narratives with sequence

   I can recognize a model in personal narratives with sequence and explain my choice.

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10. Week 10

    Personal narratives with sequence — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in personal narratives with sequence and explain my choice.

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11. Week 11

    Personal narratives with sequence — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in personal narratives with sequence and explain my choice.

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12. Week 12

    Personal narratives with sequence — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in personal narratives with sequence and explain my choice.

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13. Week 13

    Using dialogue and descriptions

    I can recognize a model in using dialogue and descriptions and explain my choice.

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14. Week 14

    Using dialogue and descriptions — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in using dialogue and descriptions and explain my choice.

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15. Week 15

    Using dialogue and descriptions — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in using dialogue and descriptions and explain my choice.

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16. Week 16

    Using dialogue and descriptions — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in using dialogue and descriptions and explain my choice.

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17. Week 17

    Opinion writing with reasons

    I can recognize a model in opinion writing with reasons and explain my choice.

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18. Week 18

    Opinion writing with reasons — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in opinion writing with reasons and explain my choice.

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19. Week 19

    Opinion writing with reasons — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in opinion writing with reasons and explain my choice.

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20. Week 20

    Opinion writing with reasons — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in opinion writing with reasons and explain my choice.

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21. Week 21

    Explain a process clearly

    I can recognize a model in explain a process clearly and explain my choice.

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22. Week 22

    Explain a process clearly — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in explain a process clearly and explain my choice.

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23. Week 23

    Explain a process clearly — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in explain a process clearly and explain my choice.

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24. Week 24

    Explain a process clearly — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in explain a process clearly and explain my choice.

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25. Week 25

    Organize a short informational report

    I can recognize a model in organize a short informational report and explain my choice.

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26. Week 26

    Organize a short informational report — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in organize a short informational report and explain my choice.

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27. Week 27

    Organize a short informational report — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in organize a short informational report and explain my choice.

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28. Week 28

    Organize a short informational report — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in organize a short informational report and explain my choice.

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29. Week 29

    Revise and edit with a checklist

    I can recognize a model in revise and edit with a checklist and explain my choice.

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30. Week 30

    Revise and edit with a checklist — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in revise and edit with a checklist and explain my choice.

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31. Week 31

    Revise and edit with a checklist — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in revise and edit with a checklist and explain my choice.

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32. Week 32

    Revise and edit with a checklist — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in revise and edit with a checklist and explain my choice.

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33. Week 33

    Research, present, and publish a composition

    I can recognize a model in research, present, and publish a composition and explain my choice.

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34. Week 34

    Research, present, and publish a composition — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in research, present, and publish a composition and explain my choice.

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35. Week 35

    Research, present, and publish a composition — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in research, present, and publish a composition and explain my choice.

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36. Week 36

    Research, present, and publish a composition — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in research, present, and publish a composition and explain my choice.

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