Quarter 1 Third Grade Rubric (2-18-10))LANGUAGE ARTS - Quarter 1

Reading 3 2 1Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expressionELA3R1.a-d(Levels are aligned with Cobb County 1-5 Report Card Marking Guide)

Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (90 words/min.)

(Fountas & Pinnell Level M/N with 95% accuracy)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level L with 95% accuracy or higher)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level K or below)

Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f(bolded skills indicate focus forinstruction this quarter)

Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms , root words, prefixes and suffixes)

Uses some context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms , root words, prefixes and suffixes)

Inconsistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms , root words, prefixes and suffixes)

Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m

Uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts (fiction and nonfiction and poetry):makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, and retells

Uses some of the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts (fiction and nonfiction and poetry):makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, and retells

Inconsistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts (fiction and nonfiction and poetry):makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, and retells

Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, rText Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between textsELA3R3.e, p, q

Recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose

Inconsistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose

Rarely recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose

Genre Elements:Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n

Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry)

Inconsistently identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry)

Rarely identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry)

Writing 3 2 1Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1c; ELA3W2

Narrative: Writes both personal and fantasy/imaginary stories that capture the reader’s interest by using voice with a consistent focus using sensory details to communicate characters, setting and plot

Writes both personal and fantasy/imaginary stories with some focus using some relevant details to communicate characters, setting and plot

Little or no evidence of focus using limited details to communicate characters, setting and plot

Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g

Uses an organizational structure to write a well developed beginning, middle and end

Uses an organizational structure to write a beginning, middle and end

Little or no evidence of an organizational structure

Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1 k

Consistently uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc) to revise writing

Some evidence of the use resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) to revise writing

Rarely uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) to revise writing

Conventions 3 2 1Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g

Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement in complete sentences

Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement in sentences

Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement; may write in incomplete sentences

Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m

Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks)

Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l

Consistently uses common rules of spelling.

Inconsistently uses common rules of spelling, but may lack consistency.

Does not apply common rules of spelling

Writes legibly ELA3C1 n

Consistently writes legibly in print and/or cursive

Inconsistently writes legibly in print and/or cursive

Rarely writes legibly in print and/or cursive

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2

Compares/contrasts governments of U.S. and Ancient Greece; identifies how Ancient Greece influenced U.S. architecture and the Olympics

Progressing towards comparing/contrasting governments of U.S. and Ancient Greece; identifying how Ancient Greece influenced U.S. architecture and the Olympics

Does not compare/contrast governments of U.S. and Ancient Greece; or identify how Ancient Greece influenced U.S. architecture and the Olympics

Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans

who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1

Locates equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude and longitude on a globe, and Greece on a world map

Progressing towards locating equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude and longitude on a globe, and Greece on a world map

Does not locate equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude and longitude on a globe, and Greece on a world map

Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1

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TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1

Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.a, T4.a

Uses concept mapping software to organize thinking/ideas (before beginning a research task, assignment, investigation etc.)

Some support needed to use concept mapping software to organize thinking/ideas

Frequent support needed to use concept mapping software to organize thinking/ideas

HEALTH 3 2 1

Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.4.2

Compares and contrasts the relationship among food, energy, and health

Identifies the relationship among food, energy, and health

Demonstrates limited knowledge of the relationship among food, energy, and health

MATHEMATICS - Quarter 1

Numbers and Operations 3 2 1

Represents numbers M3N1

Represents whole numbers through ten thousands (word name, standard form and expanded form etc.) and understands relative size of digits

Represents whole numbers through ten thousands (in at least one of the following: word name, standard form and expanded form etc.)

Demonstrates limited understanding of the representation of numbers

Understands and uses number operations (+, −) M3N2

Adds AND subtracts numbers Adds OR subtracts numbers Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of addition and subtraction

Applies problem solving M3N2

Applies problem solving to addition AND subtraction

Applies problem solving to addition OR subtraction

Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving

Understands money concepts M3N2

Models addition and subtraction of money by counting back change

Models addition and subtraction of money

Demonstrates limited understanding of money concepts

Measurement 3 2 1

Understands concepts of measurement

Determines elapsed time to the full and half-hour

Determines elapsed time to the full hour

Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of

M3M1 elapsed timeGeometry 3 2 1

Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1

Data Analysis 3 2 1

Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1

Organizes, constructs and interprets data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams and simple charts/tables

Organizes and constructs data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams and simple charts/tables

Demonstrates limited understanding of data

SCIENCE 3 2 1Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3E1 a, b

Recognizes and explains differences in physical attributes (shape, color, texture, hardness) between a variety of rocks and minerals

Recognizes differences in physical attributes (shape, color, texture, hardness) between rocks and minerals

Demonstrates limited understanding of the differences between rocks and minerals

Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3E2

Investigates various fossils as evidence of diverse organisms that lived long ago AND describes how they were formed

Investigates various fossils as evidence of diverse organisms that lived long ago OR describes how they were formed

Demonstrates limited understanding of the fossils

Utilizes Scientific Inquiry

MUSIC 3 2 1

Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments MUS.3.1.1,2

Consistently sings simple melodies with accuracy

Sometimes sings simple melodies with accuracy

Rarely sings simple melodies with accuracy

Reads and notates music

Describes and analyzes musicMUS.3.4.4

Identifies tempo and dynamics using appropriate music vocabulary

Sometimes identifies tempo and dynamics using appropriate music vocabulary

Describes tempo and dynamics with non-music vocabulary

ART 3 2 1

Creates art based on observation, using the

Consistently exhibits recognition of elements and principles during

Inconsistently exhibits recognition of elements and

Rarely exhibits recognition of elements and principles during

elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13

experimentation principles during experimentation

experimentation

Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19

Associates select art with periods/cultures based on visual clues

Has difficulty associating select art with periods/cultures based on visual clues

Rarely associates select art with periods/cultures based on visual clues

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1

Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns

Demonstrates the mature form of overhand throwing skills in movement sequences or game situations

Demonstrates overhand throwing skills in isolation

Demonstrates limited knowledge or ability of basic throwing skills

Quarter 2 Third Grade Rubric LANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 2

Reading 3 2 1

Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA3R1.a-d(Levels are aligned with Cobb County 1-5 Report Card Marking Guide)

Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (100 words/min.)

(Fountas & Pinnell Level N with 95% accuracy)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level M with 95% accuracy or higher)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level L or below)

Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f

Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)

Uses some of the context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)

Inconsistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)

Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m

Consistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts:makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions and summarizes, and identifies main idea and supporting details

Uses some of the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts

Inconsistently uses the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts

Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, rText Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between textsELA3R3.e, p, q

Recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose

Inconsistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose

Rarely recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose

Genre Elements: Identifies the basic elements of a Inconsistently identifies the Rarely identifies the basic

Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n

combination of genres (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, folk tales, fables, fairy tales, myths)

basic elements of a combination of genres (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, folk tales, fables, fairy tales, myths)

elements of a combination of genres (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, folk tales, fables, fairy tales, myths)

Writing 3 2 1

Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1k; ELA3W2

Response to literature: Writes a response to literature that captures the reader’s interest by using voice with a consistent focus and point of view that states and supports an opinion. Makes connections using significant details from the reading selection

Writes a response to literature with a general focus and point of view that begins to state and supports an opinion. Makes a connection using details from the reading selection

Little or no evidence of a focus and point of view, opinion, and/or connections to the text

Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g

Uses an organizational structure to convey information with a developed introduction, body and conclusion

Uses an organizational structure to convey information with an introduction, body and conclusion, although one part may not be as strong as another

Little or no evidence of an organizational structure

Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1 k

Consistently uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc) to revise writing

Some evidence of the use of resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc)to revise writing

Rarely uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc) to revise writing

Conventions 3 2 1

Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g

Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns (singular, plural, possessives) in complete sentences

Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns in sentences

Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns; may write in incomplete sentences

Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m

Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks, apostrophes, quotation marks)

Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l

Consistently uses common rules of spelling

Inconsistently uses common rules of spelling, but may lack consistency

Rarely uses common rules of spelling

Writes legibly ELA3C1 n

Consistently writes legibly in print or cursive

Inconsistently writes legibly inprint or cursive

Rarely writes legibly in print or cursive

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1

Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2

Independently discusses obstacles that Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony faced and how they overcame them

Progressing towards discussing obstacles that Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony faced and how they overcame them

Does not discuss obstacles that Paul Revere, Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony faced and how they overcame them

Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1

Identifies Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges

Identifies Appalachian OR Rocky Mountain ranges

Does not identify Appalachian or Rocky Mountain ranges

Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1

TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1

Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.b, c

Uses appropriate keywords and search strategies to locate information (text and pictures) online

Some support needed to use appropriate keywords and search strategies to locate information online

Frequent support needed to use appropriate keywords and search strategies to locate information online

HEALTH 3 2 1

Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.1.2

Compares and contrasts the negative effects of using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs

Identifies the negative effects of using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs

Demonstrates limited knowledge of the negative effects of using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs

MATHEMATICS Quarter 2

Numbers and Operations 3 2 1

Represents numbers M3N1, M3N5Understands and uses number operations (x) M3N3

Knows the multiplication facts (up to 10 x 10) with conceptual understanding and fluency

Multiplies numbers (up to 10 x 10) with some fluency

Demonstrates limited understanding of multiplication fact fluency

Applies problem solving M3N3, M3N4

Applies problem solving to multiplication AND division

Applies problem solving to multiplication OR division

Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving

Understands money concepts Models addition and subtraction of Models addition and Demonstrates limited

M3N2 money by counting back change subtraction of money understanding of money concepts

Measurement 3 2 1

Understands concepts of measurement M3M1

Determines elapsed time to the full and half-hour

Determines elapsed time to the full hour

Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of elapsed time

Geometry 3 2 1

Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1

Identifies, describes, classifies and compares the properties of plane figures

Identifies and describes the properties of plane figures

Demonstrates limited understanding of plane geometric figures

Data Analysis 3 2 1

Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1

Organizes, constructs and interprets data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots

Organizes and constructs data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots

Demonstrates limited understanding of data

SCIENCE 3 2 1

Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3E1 d

Identifies and explains how water and wind change rocks and soil over time (weathering)

Identifies examples of how water and wind change rocks and soil over time (weathering)

Demonstrates limited understanding of how water and wind change rocks and soil over time

Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3L1a

Differentiates between the different regions of GA (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean) and recognizes organisms that live there

Identifies the different regions of GA

Demonstrates limited understanding of the regions of Georgia

Utilizes Scientific Inquiry S3E1c

Compares and contrasts texture, particle size, and color of top soils (such as clay, loam or potting soil, and sand)

Identifies top soils through texture, particle size, and/or color

Demonstrates limited understanding of the similarities and differences of top soils

MUSIC 3 2 1

Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments MUS.3.1.1

Consistently plays simple melodies with accuracy

Sometimes plays simple melodies with accuracy

Rarely plays simple melodies with accuracy

Reads and notates music3.2.2, 3

Reads AND notates half, quarter, paired eighth notes and quarter

Inconsistently reads OR notates half, quarter, paired eighth

Rarely reads or notates half, quarter, paired eighth notes and

rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 notes and quarter rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4

quarter rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 or not evident

Describes and analyzes music

ART 3 2 1

Creates art based on observation, using the elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13

Consistently recognizes and uses select elements and principles

Inconsistently recognizes and uses select elements and principles

Exhibits limited recognition while using select elements and principles

Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19

Explains how select art is characteristic of a period/culture

Frequently relies on prompts to explain how select art is characteristic of a period/culture

Rarely explains how select art is characteristic of a period/culture

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1

Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns

Demonstrates the mature form of catching skills in movement sequences or game situations

Demonstrates catching skills in isolation

Demonstrates limited knowledge or ability of basic catching skills

Quarter 3 Third Grade RubricLANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 3

Reading 3 2 1Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA3R1.a-d

Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (110 words/min.)

(Fountas & Pinnell Level O with 95% accuracy)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level N with 95% accuracy or higher)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level M or below)

Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f

Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)

Inconsistently uses some of the context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes & suffixes)

Rarely uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes & suffixes)

Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m

Consistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of texts (including informational texts): makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions and summarizes, and identifies main idea and supporting details, identifies and infers cause-and-effect relationships and distinguishes fact/opinion

Inconsistently uses some of the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of texts (including informational texts)

Rarely uses the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of texts (including informational texts)

Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, r

Consistently uses all of the following text/graphic features to gain meaning from grade-level text: interprets information from photographs, graphs, graphic organizers, titles, tables of contents, headings, diagrams, and charts; applies dictionary, thesaurus, and glossary skills

Inconsistently uses the following text/graphic features to gain meaning from grade-level text: interprets information from photographs, graphs, graphic organizers, titles, tables of contents, headings, diagrams, and charts; applies dictionary, and glossary skills

Rarely uses the following text/graphic features to gain meaning from grade-level text: interprets information from photographs, graphs, graphic organizers, titles, tables of contents, headings, diagrams, and charts; applies dictionary, and glossary skills

Text Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between textsELA3R3.e, p, q

Genre Elements:Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n

Consistently identifies the basic elements of informational text (table of contents, headings, index, glossary, captions, photographs, charts, graphs, diagrams, labels)

Inconsistently identifies the basic elements of informational text

Rarely identifies the basic elements of informational text

Writing 3 2 1

Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1j; ELA3W2

Informational: Writes an informational piece that captures the reader’s interest by setting a purpose with a consistent focus and point of view and evidence of relevant examples, facts and details from a variety of resources

Writes an informational piece that sets a purpose with a focus and point of view and some evidence of relevant examples, facts and details from resources

Little or no evidence of a focus; limited examples/details and/or resources, may copy text from resources

Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g

Uses an organizational structure to write a well developed introduction, body and conclusion and uses an appropriate format

Uses an organizational structure to write an introduction, body and conclusion

Little or no evidence of an organizational structure

Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1j, k

Consistently uses resources (such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic

Some evidence of use of resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic

Rarely uses resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic

Conventions 3 2 1Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g

Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences

Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences

Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences; may write in incomplete sentences

Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m

Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks, apostrophes, quotation marks, commas)

Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l

Consistently uses common rules of spelling

Inconsistently uses common rules of spelling

Rarely applies common rules of spelling

Writes legibly ELA3C1 n

Consistently writes legibly in cursive when appropriate

Inconsistently writes legibly in cursive

Rarely writes legibly in cursive

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1

Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2

Independently discusses obstacles that Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt faced and how they overcame them

Progressing towards discussing obstacles that Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt faced and how they overcame them

Does not discuss obstacles that Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt faced and how they overcame them

Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1

Identifies the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson rivers

Progressing towards identifying the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson rivers

Does not identify the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson rivers

Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1

Consistently describes four types of productive resources (natural, human, capital, entrepreneurship)

Describes two to three types of productive resources.

Describes one or fewer types of productive resources.

TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1

Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.b, c

Evaluates and selects relevant online resources to complete a research task

Some support needed to evaluate and select relevant online resources to complete a research task

Frequent support needed to evaluate and select relevant online resources to complete a research task

HEALTH 3 2 1Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.14

Compares and contrasts circulatory and respiratory diseases/illnesses and methods of prevention

Identifies circulatory and respiratory diseases/illnesses and methods of prevention

Demonstrates limited understanding of circulatory and respiratory diseases/illnesses and methods of prevention

MATHEMATICS Quarter 3 Numbers and Operations 3 2 1

Represents numbers M3N5

Demonstrates an understanding of decimals (0.3), decimal fractions (3/10) and common fractions (1/2) and ways to represent them

Identifies decimals, decimal fractions and common fractions and begins to represent them as equal parts of a whole

Demonstrates limited understanding of the place value of decimals and fractions

Understands and uses number operations (+, −) M3N5

Models addition AND subtraction of fractions with like denominators

Models addition OR subtraction of fractions with like denominators

Demonstrates limited understanding of addition and subtraction of fractions

Applies problem solving M3N5

Applies problem solving to addition AND subtraction of fractions with like denominators

Applies problem solving to addition OR subtraction of fractions with like denominators

Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving

Understands money concepts M3N2

Counts back change using the fewest number of coins

Counts back change Demonstrates limited understanding of money concepts

Measurement 3 2 1

Understands concepts of measurement M3M3, M3M4

Measures to the nearest ½ , ¼ in.and mm. Measures the area (of squares and rectangles) AND perimeter of simple geometric figures

Measures to the nearest½ OR ¼ in. OR mm. Measures the area (of squares and rectangles) OR perimeter of simple geometric figures.

Demonstrates limited understanding of measurement

Geometry 3 2 1

Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1

Data Analysis 3 2 1

Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1

SCIENCE 3 2 1

Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3L1a

Identifies features of at least one green plant and animal that allow it to thrive in each of the regions of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean)

Differentiates between the

Identifies features of green plants and animals that allow them to thrive in some of the regions of Georgia

Identifies the different regions of GA

Demonstrates limited understanding of the features of plants and animals

Demonstrates limited understanding of the regions of Georgia

different regions of GA (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean) and recognizes organisms that live there

Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3L1a, b, c

Explains what will happen to Georgia plants and animals if their habitat is changed

Identifies features of at least one green plant and animal that allow it to thrive in each of the regions of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean)

Explains what will happen to at least one plant or animal if their habitat is changed

Identifies features of green plants and animals that allow them to thrive in some of the regions of Georgia

Demonstrates limited understanding of the interdependence of Georgia plants and animals

Demonstrates limited understanding of the features of plants and animals

Utilizes Scientific Inquiry S3L2a, b

Explains what will happen to Georgia plants and animals if their habitat is changed

Explains what will happen to at least one plant or animal if their habitat is changed

Demonstrates limited understanding of the interdependence of Georgia plants and animals

MUSIC 3 2 1

Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments Reads and notates music MUS.3.2.1

Identifies letter names of lines and spaces of the treble staff

Inconsistently identifies letter names of the lines and spaces of the treble staff

Rarely identifies letter names of the lines and spaces of the treble staff

Describes and analyzes musicMUS.3.4.1

Distinguishes simple formal structures (AB, ABA, AABA, Intro, Coda)

Distinguishes between repeating and contrasting phrases and sections

Rarely distinguishes between repeating and contrasting phrases and sections

ART 3 2 1

Creates art based on observation, using the elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13

Consistently produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate a principle of design

Inconsistently produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate a principle of design

Rarely produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate a principle of design

Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19

Discusses reasons for aesthetic preferences in art

Frequently relies on prompts to discuss reasons for aesthetic preferences in art

Rarely discusses reasons for aesthetic preferences in art

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1

Demonstrates motor skills and Demonstrates the mature form of Demonstrates kicking skills in Demonstrates limited

movement patterns kicking skills in movement sequences or game situations

isolation knowledge or ability of basic kicking skills

Quarter 4 Third Grade RubricLANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 4

Reading 3 2 1Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA3R1.a-d(Levels are aligned with Cobb County 1-5 Report Card Marking Guide)

Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (120 words/min.)

(Fountas & Pinnell Level P with 95% accuracy)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level O with 95% accuracy or higher)

Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression

(Fountas & Pinnell Level N or below)

Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f

Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)

Inconsistently uses some of the context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)

Rarely uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)

Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m

Consistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts: self-monitors comprehension, makes connections, makes predictions, generates questions, distinguishes fact/opinion, identifies and infers main idea and supporting details, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, makes judgments and inferences, summarizes, and identifies and infers cause-and-effect relationships

Inconsistently uses some of the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts

Rarely uses the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts

Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, r

Text Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between

Consistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between

Inconsistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within

Rarely recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between

textsELA3R3.e, p, q

texts; recognizes author’s purpose; and formulates and defends an opinion about a text

and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose; and formulates and defends an opinion about a text

texts; recognizes author’s purpose; and formulates and defends an opinion about a text

Genre Elements:Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n

Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres

Inconsistently identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres

Rarely identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres

Writing 3 2 1

Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1l; ELA3W2

Persuasive: Writes a persuasive piece that captures the reader’s interest by stating a clear position with a consistent focus and point of view and uses relevant examples and details

Writes a persuasive piece that states a position with a general focus and some evidence of a point of view and uses some relevant examples and details

Little or no evidence of a focus; lacks a position; limited examples and/or details

Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g

Uses an organizational structure to write a well developed beginning, middle and end and uses a variety transitional words/phrases with a logical sequence of events

Uses an organizational structure to write a beginning, middle and end and uses transitional words/phrases with a sequence of events

Little or no evidence of an organizational structure

Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1j, k

Consistently uses resources (such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic

Some evidence of use of resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic

Rarely uses resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic

Conventions 3 2 1

Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g

Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences

Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences

Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, adjectives, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs; may write in incomplete sentences

Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m

Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks, apostrophes, quotation marks, commas)

Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation

Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l

Consistently uses common rules of spelling.

Uses common rules of spelling, but may lack consistency.

Rarely applies grade appropriate rules of spelling.

Writes legibly ELA3C1 n

Consistently writes legibly in cursive when appropriate

Inconsistently writes legibly in cursive

Rarely writes legibly in cursive

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2

Independently discusses obstacles that Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez faced and how they overcame them

Progressing towards discussing obstacles that Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez faced and how they overcame them

Cannot discuss obstacles that Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez faced and how they overcame them

Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1

Locates 8 to 9 geographical features of the U.S.

Locates 6 to 7 geographical features of the U.S.

Locates 5 or fewer geographical features of the U.S.

Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1

Independently describes how Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez used resources

Progressing towards describing how Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez used resources

Cannot describe how Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez used resources

TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.d, T4.c

Uses a spreadsheet application to organize data on a worksheet, create a graph, and report results

Some support needed to use a spreadsheet application to organize data on a worksheet, create a graph, and report results

Frequent support needed to use a spreadsheet application to organize data on a worksheet, create a graph, and report results

HEALTH 3 2 1

Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.7.1

Compares and contrasts accident prevention strategies for bicycle and water safety

Identifies accident prevention strategies for bicycle and water safety

Demonstrates limited knowledge of accident prevention strategies for bicycle and water safety

MATHEMATICS Quarter 4

Numbers and Operations 3 2 1

Represents numbers Demonstrates an understanding of Develops an understanding of Demonstrates limited

M3N1, M3N5 the relative size of digits in place value notation and ways to represent them

the relative size of digits in place value notation and ways to represent them

understanding of the representation of numbers

Understands and uses number operations (x, ÷) M3N3, M3N4

Multiplies AND divides 2- or 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number

Multiplies OR divides 2- or 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number

Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of multiplication and division

Applies problem solving M3N3, M3N4

Applies problem solving to multiplication AND division of2-or 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number

Applies problem solving to multiplication OR division of 2- or 3-digit numbers by a1-digit number

Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving

Understands money concepts M3N2

Measurement 3 2 1

Understands concepts of measurement M3M1

Determines elapsed time to the full, half- and quarter-hour

Determines elapsed time to the full and half-hour

Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of elapsed time

Geometry 3 2 1

Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1

Data Analysis 3 2 1

Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1

Organizes, constructs and interprets data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots

Organizes and constructs data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots

Demonstrates limited understanding of data

SCIENCE 3 2 1Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3L2a

Identifies 3 or more ways to produce heat energy (e.g. burning, rubbing-friction, mixing, etc.) AND the effects of insulation on heating and cooling

Identifies 1-2 ways to produce heat energy OR the effects of insulation on heating and cooling

Demonstrates limited understanding of heat

Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3L2a, b

Identifies 4 or more ways to protect the environment through the conservation of resources and recycling of materials

Identifies 2-3 ways to protect the environment through conservation and/or recycling

Identifies 1 or fewer ways to protect the environment through conservation or recycling

Utilizes Scientific Inquiry S3P2b

Identifies common objects attracted to magnets AND how magnets attract and repel each other

Identifies common objects attracted to magnets OR how magnets attract and repel each other

Demonstrates limited understanding of the properties of magnets

MUSIC 3 2 1Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments MUS.3.1.1, 2

Consistently and accurately performs simple melodies at grade level

Inconsistently performs simple melodies at grade level

Rarely performs simple melodies at grade level

Reads and notates musicMUS.3.2.1, 2, 3

Consistently reads melodic and rhythmic patterns and notates rhythmic patterns at grade level

Inconsistently reads melodic and rhythmic patterns and notates rhythmic patterns at grade level

Rarely reads melodic and rhythmic patterns and notates rhythmic patterns at grade level

Describes and analyzes music

ART 3 2 1Creates art based on observation, using the elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13

Independently produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate principles of design

Progressing towards independence in producing art that organizes elements of art to illustrate principles of design

Rarely produces art independently that organizes elements of art to illustrate principles of design

Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19

Evaluates purpose and function of art in today’s world

Frequently relies on prompts when evaluating purpose and function of art in today’s world

Rarely evaluates purpose and function of art in today’s world

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns

Demonstrates the mature form of striking skills in movement sequences or game situations

Demonstrates striking skills in isolation

Demonstrates limited knowledge or ability of basic striking skills