ELA21.3.17

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.17

Use grade-level academic and domain-specific vocabulary in writing.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Academic vocabulary is language that is more formal than spoken language.
  • Domain-specific vocabulary refers to words that are used specifically in school subject areas, like math, science, and social studies.
  • Academic, domain-specific vocabulary words should be used in writing to clearly communicate ideas.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use third grade-level academic and domain-specific vocabulary words in writing.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Using academic and domain-specific vocabulary words in writing makes their writing more interesting and helps to clearly communicate their message.

Vocabulary

  • Academic vocabulary
  • Domain-specific vocabulary
  • Writing

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