Use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar and multiple‑meaning words.
In English Language Arts, 3.3B defines what success looks like for Use context clues—from core skills to real‑world use.
With 3.3B, Grade 3 students practice Use context clues in multiple representations and contexts.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.3B.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 3.3B.
Standard 3.3B describes the essential skills and understandings for Use context clues in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Use context clues, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
