Identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im‑ (into), non‑, dis‑, in‑ (not, non), pre‑, ‑ness, ‑y, and ‑ful.
For Grade 3, this standard focuses on Affixes and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
Standard 3.3C in English Language Arts helps students understand Affixes and apply knowledge with confidence.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.3C.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Affixes, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.3C.
Standard 3.3C describes the essential skills and understandings for Affixes in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
