Reading Prose and Poetry
Grade 3 English Language Arts • ELA.3.RPP
1 Level 1 Foundation
6 skillsUse actions and dialogue to understand characters
Identify story elements
Read fantasy with illustrations
Read historical fiction with illustrations
Sort sensory details
Identify sensory details
2 Level 2 Developing
5 skillsDetermine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales
Make predictions about a story
Read science fiction with illustrations
Read realistic fiction with illustrations
Distinguish points of view
3 Level 3 Proficient
6 skillsDraw inferences from a text
Read realistic fiction: set 1
Read realistic fiction: set 2
Read historical fiction
Read poetry
Similes with pictures
4 Level 4 Advanced
4 skillsDetermine the meanings of similes
Label the rhyme scheme
Identify types of poems
Compare mythological illustrations
5 Level 5 Expert
1 skillsWhich book title goes with the picture?
About Reading Prose and Poetry
This Grade 3 English Language Arts standard focuses on building student proficiency in reading prose and poetry. As part of the Florida B.E.S.T. curriculum, this standard is assessed on the FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) exam.
Why This Standard Matters
This is a high-priority standard that forms the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Students who master these skills are better prepared for more advanced topics in later grades.
How to Use These Resources
- Level 1-2: Start here for students who need foundational practice or intervention
- Level 3: Core grade-level skills that all students should master
- Level 4-5: Challenge and enrichment for students ready to advance
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