3rd Grade ELA TEKS Standards

listen actively to interpret a message heard, ask questions about what was heard, and reflect on what was heard.

follow and give complex oral instructions that include multiple action steps using a sequence of directions.

use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words.

identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity and roots such as auto and bio.

describe the main character's traits, motivations, and feelings and explain how they affect the plot of a story.

identify the main problem or conflict of a story and explain how the resolution is reached.

identify the topic, main idea, and supporting details of a text.

explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support specific points.

explain the author's purpose and message within a text, distinguishing between the author's opinion and the facts presented.

compose literary texts such as personal narratives and poetry using sensory details and vivid language.

compose informational text, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic.

follow the research process to explore a topic using two or more sources and record basic information.