Self‑select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.
In English Language Arts, 3.5 defines what success looks like for Self‑sustained independent reading—from core skills to real‑world use.
With 3.5, Grade 3 students practice Self‑sustained independent reading 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 3.5.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 3.5.
Standard 3.5 describes the essential skills and understandings for Self‑sustained independent reading 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 Self‑sustained independent reading, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
