3.L.GC.1Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

Expectations

• 3.L.GC.1.18

  Use apostrophes to form contractions and singular possessive nouns. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.19

  Form and use irregular plural nouns. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.20

  Form and use the past tense of irregular verbs. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.21

  Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.23

  Use collective and abstract nouns. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.24

  Use reflexive pronouns. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.25

  Use commas with coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.26

  Use hyphens to divide words at line breaks. (Master)

• 3.L.GC.1.27

  Form and use prepositional phrases. (Continue)

• 3.L.GC.1.28

  Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. (Continue)

• 3.L.GC.1.29

  Ensure pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Continue)

• 3.L.GC.1.30

  Recognize and use conventional capitalization, quotation marks, and commas to indicate exact words and dialogue. (Continue)

• 3.L.GC.1.31

  Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.32

  Use interjections. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.33

  Use helping and linking verbs. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.34

  "Usage: Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to/too/two; there/their/they’re; advice/advise). (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.35

  Recognize and use conventional capitalization in abbreviations, proper adjectives, and formal titles. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.36

  Use commas to indicate direct address and to set off the words yes and no. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.37

  Use apostrophes to form plural possessive nouns. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.38

  "Grammar: Use indefinite pronouns, ensuring correct agreement. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.39

  Use subordinating conjunctions to join clauses. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.40

  Use commas after introductory phrases or clauses. (Introduce)

• 3.L.GC.1.41

  Use conventional capitalization and underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. (Introduce)

Georgia Milestones coverage

• English Language Arts Grade 3 (EOG) · Language — Constructing Texts

  Grammar Conventions Students observe, analyze, and use the structures and conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics as they interpret and construct texts.

  about 20% of the test · 12 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

What mastery looks like

Georgia's Achievement Level Descriptors. The levels are cumulative: each includes the ones before it. Proficient is on grade level.

Beginning

Form regular plural nouns by adding -s or -es. Form and use verbs by adding -ing, -ed, or -s. Use action verbs.

Developing

Use adjectives and adverbs. Use common and proper nouns. Form and use the simple verb tenses. Use determiners (articles, possessive determiners, demonstrative adjectives). Capitalize proper nouns. Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. Form plural nouns by changing -y to -ies. Use personal pronouns (subject, object, and possessive). Use frequently occurring prepositions. Use commas to separate items in a series and to format dates, addresses, salutations, and closings. Form and use verbs by adding -d or -es.

Proficient

Use apostrophes to form contractions and singular possessive nouns. Form and use irregular plural nouns. Form and use the past tense of irregular verbs. Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses. Use collective and abstract nouns. Use reflexive pronouns. Use commas with coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses. Use hyphens to divide words at line breaks.

The same standard across grades

1. Kindergarten · K.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.

2. Grade 1 · 1.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.

3. Grade 2 · 2.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.

4. Grade 3 · 3.L.GC.1 (this standard)

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language.

5. Grade 4 · 4.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language.

6. Grade 5 · 5.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language.

7. Grade 6 · 6.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts.

8. Grade 7 · 7.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts.

9. Grade 8 · 8.L.GC.1

   Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts.

10. Grade 9 · 9.L.GC.1

    Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.

11. Grade 10 · 10.L.GC.1

    Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.

12. Grade 11 · 11.L.GC.1

    Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.

13. Grade 12 · 12.L.GC.1

    Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.