Their writing considers audience and purpose. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard English, and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies outlined for third grade. Students speak in a manner that guides and informs the listener's understanding of key ideas using appropriate phrasing, pitch, and expression. Speaking Applications Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests that are organized around a coherent topic statement. Listening Listening Comprehension Students listen critically and respond to oral communication.
Students apply the listening strategies appropriate for the third grade.
Students will gain understanding of scientific concepts through conducting careful investigations and by asking meaningful questions. Students will also use the scientific process skills of observing, communicating, comparing, organizing, and ordering to address the content in Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth science. The following science areas will be addressed during the school year and will when appropriate be integrated into the teaching of Language Arts and Mathematics. The Language Arts and Mathematics Standards for integration are indicated in italics . Students will have a functional understanding of basic computer operations.