Grade 3 - Claim 2 - Target 7

Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

Distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.

Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).

Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

Introduce a topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.

Provide reasons that support the opinion.

Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.

Provide a concluding statement or section.

With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.

Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.