State Curriculum - Reading

  
Grade 3
Standard 7.0 Speaking: Student will communicate effectively in a variety of situations with different audiences, purposes, and formats.
A. Speaking
1. Use organization and delivery strategies at an appropriate level
a. Speak clearly enough to be heard and understood in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes
b. Use appropriate non-verbal techniques to enhance communication
  • Posture
  • Eye contact
  • Facial expressions
  • Gestures
2. Make oral presentations
a. Speak in a variety of situations to inform and/or relate experiences, including retelling stories
b. State a position and support it with reasons
c. Participate in dramatic presentations
d. Plan and deliver effective oral presentations
e. Use props when appropriate
 

Indicators/objectives that include assessment limits are assessed on MSA *New Standards identifies the need for students to process 1 million words per year to maintain academic progress.

 

MSDE has developed a toolkit for these standards which can be found online at: http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/reading/vsc_toolkit.html.

 

11/15/07