Minnesota 3rd Grade ELA Standards in Writing

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W Writing

• W1 Foundations of Writing: Demonstrate knowledge of oral language, orthography, grammar and mechanics to express ideas in writing.
  • 3.2.1.1 Use correct punctuation (including commas in series and apostrophes), spelling, capitalization, and grammar, authentically in writing.
  • 3.2.1.2 Apply spelling patterns and rules to spell multi-syllabic words, high-frequency words, authentically in writing.
  • 3.2.1.3 Use nouns (collective and irregular plural), verbs, frequently used adjectives and adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and pronouns (including reflexive pronouns and male, female, and non-binary gender pronouns) in simple and compound sentences, authentically in writing.
• W2 Write routinely for various purposes and disciplines, representing one’s own personal perspective, identity, and voice.
  • 3.2.2.1 Write routinely for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. (e.g., personal interest, enjoyment, academic tasks).
  • 3.2.2.2 Write to compare personal perspectives and identities to those of a character in a literary text or a human subject in an informational text.
• W3 Develop and strengthen writing by using a writing process including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
  • 3.2.3.1 Plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing, using self-reflection, guidance, and support from peers and educators.
  • 3.2.3.2 Use words and phrases for effect, differentiating between conventions of spoken and written English.
• W4 Write arguments to support claims and to persuade in an analysis of topics or texts, using valid reasoning and evidence while considering audience.
  • 3.2.4.1 Write to argue, providing and organizing evidence for supporting points, and using linking words and phrases.
  • 3.2.4.2 Write to persuade blending opinion and facts that support the opinion.
• W5 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through use of informational and literary text, considering audience.
  • 3.2.5.1 Write to inform or explain, selecting and organizing relevant details to show understanding of the topic, building on skills from previous years.
  • 3.2.5.2 Write to respond to thoughts and feelings of characters in a literary text.
• W6 Write narratives, poetry, and other creative texts with details and effective technique to express ideas.
  • 3.2.6.1 Write to tell a story, describing thoughts and feelings to develop characters as they interact with conflict.
  • 3.2.6.2 Use dialogue and descriptive words, in written narratives, poetry, or other creative text.
• W7 Engage in inquiry-based learning and research processes to create texts and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • 3.2.7.1 Ask relevant questions to distinguish fact from opinion.
  • 3.2.7.2 Plan and conduct research, following a detailed research plan to build understanding of a topic, demonstrating understanding of digital footprint, and share findings in writing.
• W8 Media Literacy in Writing: Support writing with evidence from sources, correctly citing those sources, and demonstrating an understanding of the rights and obligations of using intellectual property.
  • 3.2.8.1 Use and cite two or more sources on a topic, both quoting and summarizing sources, avoiding plagiarism.