Resources
L.3.1i
Suggested Text:
This standard presents itself in most text. During Read Aloud, Shared Reading, and
Guided Reading have students locate sentences that are simple, compound, and
complex in the text.
Suggested Videos:
 Power Point: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences in Your Writing
 Write simple sentences
In this lesson you will learn how to form a simple sentence by using a
subject and a verb in a complete thought.
https://learnzillion.com/lessons/454-write-simple-sentences
 Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences- This video includes
examples of how to use simple, compound and complex sentences. There
is also a section on the effects of different sentence types.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWmKnrtlTHU
 Produce compound sentences using a comma before the coordinating
conjunctionWriters create compound sentences to make their writing
more concise. Let’s practice combining sentences into compound
sentences.
https://learnzillion.com/lessons/4966-produce-compound-sentencesusing-a-comma-before-the-coordinating-conjunction
Suggested Activities:
http://tncc.alsw.com/learning_expectation/1677 This website provides links to
activities and games that strengthen the standard.
Suggested Websites and Apps:
NOTE: Resources that have practice worksheets should not be used to replace
instruction where learning is connected to literature and authentic reading and
writing practice
 www.teacherspayteachers.com -posters: “Sentence Types”
 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ Guide to grammar and writing –
great resource for teachers - has background information on various aspects of
grammar.
 http://www.nancyfetzer.com/ - To access Narrative Writing resources: >“Online
Training” > “Common Core Standards Writing” > “Grades 2-3 Writing Curriculum
Online Training” Once here, scroll down to resources. Each of these headings
have detailed videos with Fetzer modeling and guiding instruction through each
component.
 https://learnzillion.com/common_core/ela Site offers free (growing) sets of ELA
resources grades 2-12 developed by teachers using Common Core State
Standards. Link takes you to ELA Common Core Navigator. Select grade level
then browse lessons by standards. You will need to create a free account for full
access.
Resources
L.3.1i
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“Accountable Talk Stems EngSp” Sentence stems that provide language models
to support listening and communication skills through accountable talk. (Doc
with same name found in resources for this standard)
“Think/Pair/Share” Reading Rockets article describing this collaborative
learning strategy. (PDF with same name found in resources for this standard)
http://www.janrichardsonguidedreading.com/ Resources that support Guided
Writing during Guided Reading using The Next Step In Guided Reading by Jan
Richardson. Click on “Resources” then scroll down through list to find resources
that match instructional needs
“Everyday Editing” – Resource with guidelines on how to introduce and model
editing with learners. (PDF with same name found in resources for this standard)
http://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/student-work/student-writing samples of student writing
http://www.education.com/ Has wide range of resources to support instruction
– many free and some require $. Start by choosing grade level and subject, or by
choosing from resource categories then grade level and subject. You will need to
create a free account for full access. Does have a monthly limit of free downloads.
http://englishworksheetsland.com/ Resources are categorized by grade level
and topic. If you start with grade level, you are able to see which CCSS are tied to
the resources.
http://search.theeducationcenter.com/search/Type-worksheet-_Common_Core_Label-L.3.1i--keywords-language_arts Mailbox Magazine
provides worksheets that could be used for daily checks or collaborative group
activities.
The following resources can be used for guided/independent practice (be sure to
have students demonstrate learning in context with authentic writing):
o “Creating Complex Sentences”
o “Simple.Compound.Complex”(PDF
with same names found in resources for this
standard)
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Rubrics/Checklists/Exemplars
 “3rd Grade Narrative Writing Rubric.” (PDF of rubric with same name found in
resources for this standard)
 “Opinion Writing Rubric 3rd Gr” and “3rd Gr Opinion Writing Checklist”
(PDFs with same names found in resources for this standard)
 “Grade 3 Narrative Writing Checklist” and “Grade 3 Narrative Writing
Exemplars” from Teacher College Reading and Writing Project (PDFs with same
names found in resources for this standard)
 “Self-revision Checklist” (Doc with same name found in resources for this
standard)
 “Peer-revision Checklist”(Doc with same name found in resources for this
standard)
 “Editing Checklist” (PDF with same name found in resources for this standard)
Resources
L.3.1i
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“3rd Grade Listening and Speaking Rubric” and “Gr2-3 Speaking and
Listening Rubric” - Use as needed to assess SL1, 2, 3, 6. Select criteria to be
scored based on task requirements. (PDFs with same names found in resources
for this standard