SOCIAL STUDIES
I can create a works cited page for print and online encyclopedia
articles.
I can identify a purpose for using the online catalog.
I can search an online catalog.
WRITING
Standard: Types of Writing
I CAN use the writing process (pre-write, draft, revise,
edit, & publish) to compose narrative writing pieces.
I CAN write a two paragraph personal narrative.
(These “I Can” targets are completed in partnership with the library
curriculum.)
I CAN identify the absolute and relative location of North America.
I CAN identify the absolute and relative location of South America.
I CAN identify the absolute and relative location of Antarctica.
I CAN identify and describe landforms in North America, South
America, and Antarctica.
I CAN identify glaciers, oceans, seas, gulfs, rivers, lakes, and
waterfalls of North America, South America, and Antarctica.
I CAN describe the human features of North America, South
America, and Antarctica such as: buildings, roads, cities, and
bridges.
I CAN name and explain ways people have affected the physical
environment of North America, South America, and Antarctica.
I CAN explain the positive and negative consequences of people
affecting their environment in North America, South America, and
Antarctica .
I CAN describe the physical features of North America, South
America, and Antarctica, and how they affect the movement of
people there.
SCIENCE
I CAN make up questions about objects or events that can be
answered through scientific investigations.
I CAN make predictions based on observations.
I CAN identify tools or instruments to help me
conduct scientific investigations.
I CAN observe and describe how magnets interact
with other materials.
I CAN identify materials that are conductors.
I CAN identify materials that are insulators.
I CAN construct simple open, closed, parallel, and series circuits.
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Standard: Quality of Writing
Writes with Well-Developed Ideas
I CAN write a narrative piece that is clear and focused.
I CAN write a narrative piece with a main idea and
details that are specific.
Grade 3
Second Quarter
Standards-based
Report Card
“I CAN”
Statements
Writes with Organization
I CAN write a narrative piece that flows in order.
I CAN write a narrative piece that uses transitions.
I CAN write a narrative piece that includes a strong
beginning and ending.
Applies Conventions of Writing
I CAN correctly spell the word wall words in my writing.
I CAN capitalize the first word of the sentence.
I CAN capitalize proper nouns.
I CAN use correct punctuation at the end of a
sentence.
I CAN use singular and plural nouns correctly.
I CAN use action verbs.
I CAN write a sentence with a subject and predicate.
I CAN add commas in a series.
I CAN use apostrophes in contractions.
I CAN use apostrophes in singular possessive nouns.
I CAN have subject and verb agreement in my
sentences.
I CAN use quotation marks.
I CAN use adjectives to describe people, places and
things.
I CAN use adverbs correctly.
Spells Assigned Words Correctly
I CAN spell the words from the assigned spelling list.
“I CAN” statements have been developed by
teachers throughout the District to help students and
parents understand which strategies and skills are
taught and assessed at the end of each report card
period. You may also refer to these “I Can”
statements as the grade level targets (). Each of
the “I Can” statements, or targets, correlates to
descriptors found on your child’s report card. To help
you understand our standards-based report card and
grade level targets, this brochure lists the standard,
the report card descriptor and the corresponding “I
Can” statements for the marking period. You will
receive new targets for each marking period. If you
have any questions about the “I Can” statements,
please contact your child’s teacher.
2012-2013
THIRD Grade—Second Quarter “I CAN” Statements
MATHEMATICS
Standard: Numbers, Number Systems & Number
Relationships
Names and Orders Values of Numbers
I CAN match word names, compare, and order four-digit
and smaller numbers.
I CAN show math equivalencies.
Counts, Compares and Makes Change with Money
I CAN count bills and coins less than five dollars.
 I CAN compare the total value of combinations of bills and
coins less than five dollars.
I CAN make change for an amount up to five dollars with no
more than 2 dollars change given.
Standard: Computation & Estimation
Understands Relationships of Operations
I CAN write the fact families of numbers from 0-24 using
subtraction and addition.
I CAN solve a word problem using addition and subtraction.
Solves Problems Using Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication
I CAN solve single- and double-digit addition and
subtraction problems vertically or horizontally.
Uses Estimation Skills Accurately
I CAN estimate sums and differences.
I CAN round 2 digit-numbers to the nearest 10.
I CAN round 3 digit-numbers to the nearest 100.
Standard: Measurement and Estimation
Demonstrates an Understanding of Measurement, Including
Telling Time
I CAN tell time to the minute.
I CAN tell time to the minute using A.M. and P.M.
Applies Appropriate Measurement Techniques, Tools and
Formulas
I CAN find elapsed time to increments of 5 minutes.
Standard: Statistics, Data & Probability
Understands and Interprets Data
I CAN answer questions based on data shown on
tables, charts, and graphs (bar, line, and pictograph).
I CAN explain and describe data using concepts such as
largest, smallest, most often, least often, and middle.
Uses Data to Create Tables, Charts or Graphs
I CAN organize, display, or use data to create and complete
tables, charts, and graphs when given a template.
Standard: Algebra and Functions
Represents Math Problem Situations with Numbers, Symbols and
Words
I CAN create or match a story to a symbols (+, - ,<, >) and
numbers.
I CAN choose the number sentence that matches a given story.
I CAN find a missing number that makes a number sentence
true.
I CAN identify the missing symbol (+, -, =,<, >) that makes a
number sentence true.
Standard: Geometry
Identifies and Describes 2-D and 3-D Shapes
I CAN name and describe these 2-D shapes: circle, square,
rectangle, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, and octagon.
I CAN name and describe these 3-D shapes: cone, cube,
cylinder, pyramid, rectangular prism, and sphere.
READING
I CAN read and understand books at the benchmark level.
Standard: Reading Independently
Reads and Understands Vocabulary
I CAN read and understand new vocabulary words.
I CAN identify the meaning of a word when a prefix or suffix is
 identifying and explaining the implied main idea and supporting
details.
 making connections.
Reads Grade Level Materials Fluently
I CAN read a text fluently with appropriate pacing, expression,
phrasing, pausing, and tone of voice at a rate of 90—105 words
per minute.
Standard: Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Text
Applies Comprehension Strategies to Understand Grade Level Nonfiction Materials
I CAN apply comprehension strategies when I read nonfiction
before, during, and after reading such as...
 using pictures, life experiences, and text to predict outcomes of
a story or text.
 revising predictions as a story is being read.
 identifying the author’s purpose for writing.
 identifying the type of text it is before reading.
 identifying and explaining the implied main idea and supporting
details.
 making connections.
added to the root/base word.
I CAN identify and apply the meaning of multiple-meaning words
used in text.
I CAN identify and apply a synonym or antonym of a word used
in text.
Standard: Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting
Literature
Describes Story Elements to Assist in Comprehension
I CAN identify, interpret, compare, and describe components of
fiction and non-fiction.
I CAN identify setting (time and place).
Applies Word Recognition/Decoding Skills
I CAN read the words in a text accurately and use strategies to
figure out words I don’t know.
I CAN identify how the meaning of a word changes when a prefix
or a suffix is added.
I CAN use these prefixes: re-, pre-, non-, in-, dis-, un-, mis-.
I CAN identify the problem in a story.
I CAN list the sequence of events.
I CAN identify cause and effect relationships in the plot.
I CAN identify how the problem is solved.
I CAN identity and explain personification.
I CAN use these suffixes:
Reads and Responds to a Variety of Literature
I CAN write responses to what I read to show that I can identify,
compare, interpret, and describe different texts.
I CAN identify, read and respond to different types of texts such
as fiction, stories, poems, plays, biographies, information, instructions, persuasive, and how-to texts.
I CAN make connections from text-to-self and text-to-text in my
responses.
-ful, -ly, -ment, -less, -or, -er, -able,
-ible, -ness, -est.
Applies Comprehension Strategies to Understand Grade Level
Fiction Materials
I CAN apply comprehension strategies to fiction materials before,
during, and after I read such as:
 using pictures, life experiences, and text to predict outcomes of
a story or text.
 revising predictions as a story is being read.
 identifying the author’s purpose for writing.
 identifying the type of text it is before reading.
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