Students have been introduced to folktales from another country.  They will be able to identify the lesson in the story, and learn to read for pleasure.
 

   1.use decoding and word recognition skills to comprehend text. (example: suffixes, prefixes, vowel patterns, syllable
     breaks, word families, sight words)
   2.demonstrate literal, interpretive, and/or critical comprehension by answering various how, why, and what-if questions.
   3.make predictions about information/events in text, reread to extend initial impressions, and use prior knowledge to
     confirm or reject predictions.
   4.determine appropriate strategies and rate of reading for different purposes. (example: fiction for enjoyment, nonfiction for
     information)
   6.identify various story elements in age appropriate text. (example: character, setting, conflict, plot, theme)
   7.recognize the use of formal and figurative language in text.
   8.distinguish between cause and effect, fact and opinion, and main idea and supporting details in expository text.
   11.understand the characteristics of a variety of simple genres. (example: fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, fairy tales, poetry,
     plays, fables, folk tales)
  13.select literature appropriate for reading level, purpose, and interest.
  14.respond to ideas, attitudes, and feelings expressed in literature by making personal connections.
  15.understand the function of organizational features and use them to locate information. (example: table of contents, index,
     glossary)
  16.use reference tools to locate information. (example: dictionaries, maps and globes, encyclopedias, periodicals, Internet)
  18.compare information on the same topic found in several expository selections.
  19.describe how the choice of language and information contributes to the clarity and usefulness of the material.

THIRD GRADE WRITING STANDARDS

THE STUDENT WILL:

   2.write to share information or inform a specific audience.
   3.use vocabulary appropriate for the content.
   4.use complete sentences in writing.
   5.use grammar concepts and spelling patterns in writing. (example: verb forms, singular/plural nouns, compounds, blends)
   6.organize and write about information according to topic.
   9.prepare written texts which explain main ideas in information collected.
  16.write creative short stories, descriptive paragraphs, or narratives.
  18.conference with others to revise selected drafts for coherence and logical progression of ideas.
  19.edit final copies for capitalization and punctuation.
  20.revise writing for clarity and focus on central ideas.