Grade 3 English Language Arts — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 3 English advances word analysis, develops fluent reading with grammar, introduces summarizing and inferring, and builds narrative and informational writing.
Curriculum Units — Grade 3 English Language Arts
Strand A: Literacy Connections
Lessons:
- Word Analysis and Vocabulary
Key topics: Prefixes and suffixes, Root words, Dictionary skills
Strand B: Foundations of Language
Lessons:
- Grammar and Fluent Reading
Key topics: Parts of speech, Sentence types
Strand C: Comprehension
Lessons:
- Summarizing and Inferring
Key topics: Main idea, Making inferences
Strand D: Composition
Lessons:
- Narrative and Informational Writing
Key topics: Story structure, Paragraph organization
What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 3 English Language Arts
- Use prefixes and suffixes to understand words
- Read fluently with expression
- Summarize texts and make inferences
- Write narratives and informational paragraphs
Parent Tips for Grade 3 English Language Arts
- Break new words into parts
- Ask your child to summarize what they read
- Provide varied reading materials
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Canadian students learn paragraph writing?
Grade 3 is when paragraph writing becomes a formal focus with topic sentences, details, and concluding sentences.
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