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I Can Excel at Language Arts!

I can discuss discuss key points (message/theme, setting, characters, plot, points of view) and retell fiction stories.

I can identify folktales, fables, and myths.

I can identify unknown words using context clues, learn academic vocabulary, and distinguish between literal and figurative meaning.
- Learn Here
- Practice Here

I can label parts of literature (chapters, scenes, stanzas).
- Learn Here
- Read Here: Great Chapter Books for Kids

I can discuss key points (main idea, supporting detail, organization, text features (such as illustrations and charts), and points of view) in nonfiction stories.
- Learn Here
- Practice Here

I can keep reading logs for fiction and nonfiction texts.
- Reading Log Documents
  - What are reading logs?
  - Ms. Ferrell's Reading Logs Packet (PDF)
  - Parent-Proven Tips to Get Kids Reading (PDF)
  - Motivating Our Children to Read (PDF)
  - Why Reading Matters in 3rd Grade
- Shorter Reading Suggestions ($)

I can research information using a variety of sources.
- Learn Here
- Practice Here
- Research Tools for Students

I can read with expression (including multi-syllable and irregularly spelled words) with expression and fluently enough (with self-correction) to comprehend what I read.

I can write about my opinion (with supporting details) and improve my drafts (with help).
- Learn Here
- Practice Here

I can write to provide information on a topic and improve my drafts (with help).
- Learn Here
- Practice Here

I can write stories about real or imaginary events and improve my drafts (with help).
- Learn Here
- Practice Here

I can keep a writing portfolio.
- Learn Here
  - Mrs. Ferrell's Writing Notebook Guide

I can listen to and discuss information aloud in complete sentences.
- Learn Here
  - Storytelling Workshop by Gerald Fierst
- Practice Here

I can identify nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions (and types of these).
- Learn Here
- Practice Here

I can use correct capitalization (in titles and dialogue) and punctuation (in dialogue, addresses, and possessives).
- Learn Here
- Practice Here

I can spell common words correctly and use spelling patterns, generalizations, and refernece materials to spell less common words.
- Learn Here
  - Mrs. Ferrell's Spelling Word Lists
  - Rules for Spelling Plural Nouns
  - Fact Monster Plurals
  - Spelling Rules Chart
  - The 4 Most Helpful Spelling Rules
  - Common Spelling Rules
- Practice Here

Language Arts is a hoot! Let's read together!

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