Third Grade I Can Statements 1st Quarter

Third Grade I Can Statements 2nd Quarter

Reading

I can note important details in a story.

This means I can underline the main idea and supporting details.

I can predict outcomes of a story.

This means I can write a paragraph predicting what the story will be about

and what I think will happen.

I can identify the cause and effects in a story.

This means I can fill in a graphic organizer stating the cause and effect and identify

cause/effect key vocabulary words.

I can make inferences about a story and its characters.

This means I can take my prior knowledge and events that are happening in the story

and infer what will happen next.

I can compare and contrast two ideas from a story.

This means I can fill in a Venn diagram and compare and contrast events.

I can identify topic, main idea and supporting details of a story.

This means I can fill in a graphic organizer stating the topic, main idea and supporting details.

I can retell the main idea and details.

I can identify elements of fantasy and realism in a folklore.

This means I can fill in a T-chart about fantasy and realism, then explain orally the parts of

fantasy and realism.

I can find word meanings from context clues.

This means I can look at the words and sentences around a key vocabulary word

and determine its meaning.

Writing

I can identify the subject and predicate in a sentence.

This means when I'm given a sentence, I can underline the subject and circle the predicate.

I can use a graphic organizer to plan my writing.

This means when I'm given a writing assignment I can use a graphic organizer to plan

my topic, the events and the ending.

I can write a paragraph that explains why something happens using paragraphs, topic

sentences and supporting details.

This means I can write a paragraph explaining to someone why something happens. I will indent

my paragraph for each new thought, have a topic sentence and include details that support it.

I can use indentation when writing paragraphs.

This means that when I am writing paragraphs for assignments or journal writing,

that I will indent the first line of the paragraph.

I can use rubric to judge the quality of my writing.

This means that when I have a writing assignment, I can look at a given rubric, and decide

how well I have done and if I have included everything.

I can use common nouns correctly in a sentence.

This means that in my writing, I will capitalize proper nouns when they are included in

my sentences.

I can write and use singular and plural nouns correctly in a sentence.

This means that when I write a sentence I will use singular and plural nouns correctly.

I can write complete sentences when answering a question.

This means that when I'm answering a question, I will restate the questions as part of my

answer to make it a complete sentence.

I can spell high frequency words correctly.

This means I can study my spelling words each week and use them correctly in my daily spelling.

I can proofread sentences for spelling mistakes.

This means I will look over my work and make sure that I've spelled everything correctly.

Math

I can find the perimeter of a polygon.

This means I can measure all the sides of the shape and add them together.

I can measure any given line segment to the nearest inch and centimeter using a ruler.

This means I can use a ruler to measure a straight line using the correct unit (inches/centimeter).

I can find the area of a polygon and use square units.

This means I can cover a shape with tiles, count the total number of tiles used and label the unit

(square units).

I can construct any polygon when given the specific area and perimeter.

This means I can use a ruler to draw any shape when given the measurements.

I can solve equal grouping and equal sharing number stories.

This means I can draw a picture or use a graphic organizer to show how a given number of

items can be put into equal groups.

I can complete multiplication and division fact families.

This means that I can write two multiplication problems and two division problems using the

same three numbers.

I can compare decimals.

This means I can take two decimals and write the symbols greater than (>), less than (<),

or equal to (=).

I can order decimals.

This means I can write given decimals in order from greatest to least or from least to greatest.

I can identify place value in decimals.

This means I can name the digit in the tenths, hundredths and thousandths place.

I can read and write 1 and 2 digit decimals.

This means I can read and write decimals up to the hundredths place.

I can learn my multiplication facts

This means I can correctly multiply numbers 0-10 to find the product (answer) in a given

amount of time.

I can read and write whole numbers up to five digits.

This means I can read and write numbers up to the ten thousands place.

I can compare whole numbers up to the five digits.

This means I can take two whole numbers up to the ten thousands place and write the symbols

greater than (>), less than (<), or equal to (=).

I can identify place value in whole numbers to the five digits.

This means I can name any place value in a given number up to five digits.

Science

I can compare color, layering and texture of rocks.

This means I can identify the three types of rocks by their color, layering and

how it feels.

I can observe and investigate that rocks are often found in layers.

This means I can use models, drawings and reading passages to show some ways rocks form in layers.

I can describe the breakdown of rocks through the actions of plants and weather.

This means I can use graphic organizers to show observations and investigations on rocks.

I can observe and describe the composition of soil.

This means I can use a magnifying glass to see the different traits of soil (color, texture).

I can investigate that soil is found in layers and can be different from place to place.

This means I can bring in a sample of soil and compare and contrast from my neighbor's soil.