3.T.SS.1Text Organizational Structures

Expectations

• 3.T.SS.1.a

  Describe how texts are arranged to represent information and ideas using text features (e.g., map, captions) and organizational structures (e.g., cause/effect), referring to parts of texts using terms such as chapter or section. (I)

• 3.T.SS.1.b

  Design texts using a variety of text structures and features, according to purpose and audience. (C)

• 3.T.SS.1.c

  Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as although and since, to add cohesion and link ideas and information. (C)

• 3.T.SS.1.d

  Craft related sentences into clear and cohesive paragraphs. (C)

Georgia Milestones coverage

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

  Structure & Style Students build and apply knowledge about language and organizational structures and elements used to convey and arrange ideas and information in texts.

  about 10% of the test · 6 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

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

  Structure & Style Students build and apply knowledge about language and organizational structures and elements used to convey and arrange ideas and information in texts.

  about 10% of the test · 6 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

Identify the text feature that is used to organize a text. Choose from a variety of text features to design a text for a specific purpose and audience. Use transition word(s) to sequence events and actions.

Developing

Describe how a provided text feature contributes to the organizational structure of a text. Choose from a variety of text structures to design a text for a specific purpose and audience. Use conjunction(s) to link ideas and information within a sentence. Use a transition word(s) or phrase(s) to link ideas within a paragraph. Craft related sentences into a single paragraph.

Proficient

Describe how a text is arranged to represent information and ideas using text features and organizational structures. Design a text using a variety of text structure(s) and features, according to purpose and audience. Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as although and since, to add cohesion and link ideas and information within a paragraph. Craft related sentences into clear and cohesive paragraphs.

Distinguished

Describe how two texts are arranged differently to represent the same information and ideas using various text features and organizational structures. Use a variety of conjunctions and transition words or phrases across multiple paragraphs to add cohesion and link ideas and information.

The same standard across grades

1. Kindergarten · K.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

2. Grade 1 · 1.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

3. Grade 2 · 2.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

4. Grade 3 · 3.T.SS.1 (this standard)

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create coherent and engaging texts.

5. Grade 4 · 4.T.SS.1

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create coherent and engaging texts.

6. Grade 5 · 5.T.SS.1

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create cohesive and engaging texts.

7. Grade 6 · 6.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

8. Grade 7 · 7.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

9. Grade 8 · 8.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

10. Grade 9 · 9.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

11. Grade 10 · 10.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

12. Grade 11 · 11.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

13. Grade 12 · 12.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.