Standard: 3.W.3c – Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.
Grade level: Grade 3
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on helping students use temporal words and phrases to signal the order of events in their writing. It is important because it helps students create clear and organized narratives and expository texts, which are essential skills in effective communication. Students should have a basic understanding of sentence structure and be able to write simple sentences. They should also be familiar with the concept of chronological order and have some experience with storytelling.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to write more complex narratives and expository texts. They will use a variety of transitional words and phrases to enhance the flow of their writing, making it clear and engaging.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that any word can signal event order. This is incorrect because only specific temporal words and phrases indicate the sequence of events.
Intervention 1
To address this, provide students with a list of common temporal words and phrases and have them practice using these words in sentences that clearly show the order of events.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that the order of events is not important as long as temporal words and phrases are used. This is incorrect because the sequence of events is crucial for clarity and coherence in writing.
Intervention 2
Use sequencing activities and graphic organizers to help students understand the importance of correct event order and practice organizing events in a logical sequence.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should understand basic sentence structure and be able to write simple sentences. They should also be familiar with the concept of chronological order and have some experience with storytelling.
Subsequent Knowledge
After mastering this standard, students will develop the ability to write more complex narratives and expository texts. They will be able to use a variety of transitional words and phrases to enhance the flow of their writing.
Instructional Activities
- Create a timeline of events in a story.
- Write a personal narrative using temporal words and phrases.
- Sequence pictures and write sentences to describe the order of events.
- Use graphic organizers to plan the sequence of events in a story.
- Practice writing step-by-step instructions for a simple task.
