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Learning about Third Grade Reading

Phonics, Word Analysis, and Vocabulary

Recognize and use consonant blends at the beginning and ends of words
Recognize and use endings on words
Recognize contractions and the words they are made of
Understand possessives
Recognize rhyming words
Recognize spelling patterns
Recognize compound words
Understand synonyms, antonyms,a nd homophones
Understand that some words that look alike may have different meanings

Comprehension

Understand that a paragraph has a main idea and supporting details
Recall details from text
Predict what will happen next
Sequence the events in the story
Summarize the main points in a story
Develop an ability to explain cause and effect
Draw logical conclusions from their reading
Know the difference between fact and opinion
Know the difference between fiction and nonfiction
Tell the meaning of common expressions
Read and follow directions
Use drawings, maps, and charts that accompany the text to help understand it

(Adapted from Skills for Success for your third grader)