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Standard 3.3A in English Language Arts helps students understand Use print/digital resources and apply knowledge with confidence.
The intent of 3.3A is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Use print/digital resources.
Standard 3.3A describes the essential skills and understandings for Use print/digital resources in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.3A.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 3.3A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Use print/digital resources, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
