Grade 3 Worksheets

Learning Objectives

• I can notice when I do not understand what I read.
• I can check earlier sentences and use rereading to restore meaning.
• I can use text clues and pictures/captions to understand who or what pronouns refer to.+ Show more

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• Identify how rigid and pin connections affect stiffness and movement in structures
• Explain how fasteners and adhesives transfer loads through joints
• Describe how joint geometry and bearing area can change stress concentration+ Show more

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• Explain how an informative text conclusion summarizes the most important facts and definitions.
• Write a concluding statement that reminds readers of the main idea without adding new unrelated information.
• Use transition words to connect the conclusion to the body of facts.

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• Define and use the vocabulary words track, category, record, spend, and save in simple financial choices.
• Choose which money action matches a priority when money is limited.
• Sort purchases into categories and explain what spending records help you do.

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• Explain how faster and slower vibrations affect perceived pitch
• Describe how stronger vibration motions relate to loudness
• Match vocabulary terms to definitions about sound and vibrations+ Show more

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• Identify academic vocabulary words and explain how they improve clarity
• Choose precise words that match the idea they are describing
• Use consistent vocabulary across a passage so readers can follow main ideas+ Show more

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• Identify similes and metaphors in a short text.
• Explain what figurative language suggests about a character, event, or idea.
• Distinguish literal meaning from non-literal meaning in common expressions.

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• Explain how Hispanic music can reflect cultural stories, history, and values.
• Identify how artwork can show community pride and traditions.
• Use new vocabulary related to Hispanic music and visual art (artist, rhythm, tradition, community).

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• Understand the concept of sequence in narrative writing.
• Identify the order of events in a story.
• Recognize how dialogue and details connect story elements.+ Show more

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• Identify the beginning, middle, and end of a narrative by using time-order details.
• Use temporal cues (first, next, then, afterward, finally) to explain what happens in sequence.
• Write a clear story paragraph that follows a logical order and includes actions and reactions.+ Show more

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• Explain how living things in a simple ecosystem are connected through food and habitat needs.
• Identify producers, consumers, and predators/prey relationships in a shared habitat.
• Describe how animals and plants affect each other through seed spreading and growth.

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• Explain how planning, revising, editing, and rewriting improve a piece of writing.
• Use revising strategies such as adding accurate details and strengthening sequence.
• Identify common editing conventions like spelling, punctuation, and word choice.+ Show more

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• Use shared speaking and listening norms during peer discussions.
• Ask and answer questions with relevant details.
• Build on classmates’ ideas by paraphrasing or referencing what was said.+ Show more

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• Explain how context clues help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a sentence or paragraph.
• Identify whether a clue is a description, example, or restatement that gives meaning.
• Use surrounding information to choose the best definition for a target vocabulary word.

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• Identify common body changes that happen during childhood growth and connect them to health.
• Describe how self-care routines like sleep and hygiene support a growing body.
• Recognize how growth spurts and skin changes can affect comfort and daily habits.+ Show more

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• Explain what memorials are and how they help people remember loved ones and heroes.
• Identify how memorials support respect, empathy, and reflection in a community.
• Describe why communities honor history to learn about resilience and healing.

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• Explain the difference between income and expenses using simple words
• Choose appropriate amounts to plan a budget for an allowance or gift money
• Calculate the total income or total expenses by adding whole numbers+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of using domain-specific vocabulary to improve clarity and precision.
• Identify appropriate vocabulary related to science, history, or arts within context.
• Apply correct domain vocabulary when describing procedures, events, or features.+ Show more

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• Identify how good turn taking helps a conversation stay on topic during group discussion.
• Use listening cues and appropriate pauses to decide when it is your turn to speak.
• Respond respectfully by adding ideas that connect to the current speaker’s message.+ Show more

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• Identify the difference between short-term and long-term goals.
• Explain how a savings habit helps meet a goal over time.
• Choose appropriate targets and simple ways to track progress.

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• Identify the main parts of vascular plants: roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.
• Describe how roots, stems, leaves, and flowers help plants grow and reproduce.
• Connect specific structures (like taproots and woody stems) to their functions.+ Show more

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• Explain how the meaning of a word can become clearer by using context clues from different texts.
• Compare how a word is used across texts to decide whether it means the same thing or something different.
• Use text evidence (definitions, examples, or descriptions) to support word-meaning answers.

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• Define prototype and explain why testing is used
• Identify evidence from prototype tests (strength, fit, stability, function)
• Compare test results with the intended goal and describe how designs improve+ Show more

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• Identify the main stages of metamorphosis in insects: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
• Explain how each stage’s body form helps an organism meet its needs.
• Use vocabulary (larva, pupa, adult) to describe life cycle changes.

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• Describe how Juneteenth is celebrated through music, food, and community gatherings
• Identify ways traditions and stories help preserve history and honor African American culture
• Use respectful language to show understanding of shared histories and cultural pride

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• Use correct end punctuation for statements and questions.
• Use commas to help readers understand common sentence lists and pauses.
• Use apostrophes correctly for common contractions and possessive forms.

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• Use precise vocabulary and sentence structure to clearly explain, retell, and describe events.
• Use tone and intonation to show emphasis and help listeners understand meaning.
• Add descriptive details that explain what happened and how it affects others.

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• Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in grade-level texts.
• Explain how prefixes and suffixes can help readers understand word meaning.
• Choose precise vocabulary to improve clarity and tone in short writing and summaries.

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• Identify declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences by purpose and punctuation.
• Choose the correct parts of speech to form a sentence, including an action verb and a matching pronoun and verb number.
• Use correct ending punctuation (period, question mark, or exclamation point) to match a sentence’s type.

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• Use precise verbs, adjectives, and nouns to make meaning clearer
• Choose words that match context and purpose in a message
• Identify how word choice affects tone (friendly, urgent, or careful)

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• Find evidence in a story by locating relevant sentences and details
• Answer questions using information from the text, not outside opinions
• Explain how a character’s problem or decision connects to what happens next

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• Identify how visual features (images, colors, layout, labels, captions, icons, and sequence) help readers understand media and informational texts.
• Distinguish main ideas from supporting details by using visual cues in diagrams and other visuals.
• Connect what you see in a visual to the central topic and purpose.

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• Use context clues (examples, comparisons, sentence structure, and cause-and-effect) to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• Explain how surrounding words and ideas help readers understand passages in both informational and literary texts.
• Choose the most likely meaning and support it with evidence from the sentence or paragraph.

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• Identify bravery, loyalty, and helpfulness in animal stories.
• Use vocabulary words that describe positive character traits.
• Explain how animal heroes can teach kindness and compassion.

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• Summarize key points from others before responding in a conversation.
• Adjust and refine responses to stay focused on the discussion goal.
• Use relevant details to support claims, especially when there is disagreement or new information.

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• Identify the central idea of a passage by noticing what the text mostly says
• Distinguish major ideas from supporting details when summarizing
• Explain how clues like topic sentences and repeated ideas help determine main idea

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• Define human intelligence and machine intelligence using age-appropriate vocabulary.
• Compare how people and machines solve problems using judgment versus programmed rules.
• Identify examples of tasks that are better suited to humans or to computers.+ Show more

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• Explain how readers combine ideas from different sources (oral, written, and visual) to form one meaning.
• Identify key details and connect them to a theme or central idea across formats.
• Describe how new information changes or strengthens understanding.

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• Identify where meaning breaks down while reading and name the confusing part.
• Apply strategies such as rereading, using context clues, and looking at surrounding sentences to clarify meaning.
• Connect new information to ideas already stated in the text to improve understanding.

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• Understand what a habitat is and how it provides shelter for living things.
• Identify different types of habitats and their resources.
• Describe how habitats support the needs of organisms like water, shelter, and food.+ Show more

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• Understand the vital role bees play in pollination and ecosystems.
• Identify characteristics and behaviors of bees.
• Learn how humans can help protect bees and support their populations.+ Show more

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• Use context clues to figure out the meaning of an unknown word in a sentence.
• Identify definition clues, explanation clues, and descriptive clues in informational and literary text.
• Use pronouns and reference words (he, she, they, this, that) to determine what a text is pointing to.

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• Identify similes and metaphors in grade-appropriate text.
• Explain how personification gives human traits to nonhuman things.
• Use figurative language images to understand mood, character description, and author intent.

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• Use periods, question marks, and exclamation points to match a sentence’s purpose.
• Use commas to clarify lists and introductory words or phrases.
• Use quotation marks correctly for direct dialogue, including end punctuation inside the quotes.+ Show more

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• Capitalize the first word of every sentence.
• Capitalize proper nouns, including names of people, places, days, and months.
• Capitalize titles and official names when they are part of a specific designation.

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• Understand how test results provide evidence for improving designs.
• Learn how small adjustments can change performance in measurable ways.
• Identify different types of design changes such as shape, support, and materials.+ Show more

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• I can identify a writer’s task and purpose from a prompt.
• I can choose details and organization that fit whether I am informing, persuading, or telling a story.
• I can explain how genre features (claim-and-reason, facts, or ordered events) help my writing meet the goal.+ Show more

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• Identify beginning elements in a literary text, including characters, setting, and an initial problem or conflict
• Explain how details (actions, dialogue, and descriptive language) reveal character traits
• Use thoughtful word choice to support a story’s tone and direction+ Show more