B. E.S.T. Standards Correlation Chart - Florida Edition - Grade 3 - Expository and Argumentative Writing Lessons

Oct 4, 2026

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B. E.S.T. Standards Correlation Chart (Florida Edition) for Grade 3 maps writing instruction lessons to ELA standards for non-text-based expository writing, text-based expository writing, and argumentative writing. The chart lists lesson numbers and titles covering planning, topic sentences, introductions, middle paragraphs, conclusions, transitions, paraphrasing, quoting, and citing sources, including pre-tests and post-tests. It also includes revision cycles supported by checklists, partner feedback, conferencing, and wrap-up sentence routines across four sections of instruction.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Section 1: Non-Text-Based Expository Writing

Section 2: Expository Writing

Section 3: Argumentative Writing

Section 4: Advanced Lessons

B. E.S.T. Standards Correlation Chart Florida Edition GRADE 3 SECTION 1: Non-Text-Based Expository Writing | Lesson \# | Lesson Title | Non-text-based writing; used to teach foundational writing skills. | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Introduction to Writing | | | 2 | Expository (Non-Text-Based) Pre-Test | | | 3 | Expository Planning | | | 4 | Expository Planning-With As and Bs | | | 5 | More Planning Practice | | | 6 | Introduction (“I”) Paragraph | | | 7 | “I” Paragraph-More Practice | | | 8 | T, 3A, 3B | | | 9 | Longer A and B Sentences | | | 10 | Expository Skill Check | | | 11 | Review/Revise | | | 12 | Conclusion (“C”) Paragraph | | | 13 | Reviewing the “I” and “C” Paragraphs | | | 14 | Modeling | | | 15 | Wrap-Up (“W”) Sentence | | | 16 | Transition Words | | | 17 | Indenting/Lined Paper | | | 18 | Assessment Practice | | | 19 | Conferences/Revisions | | | 20 | Assessment Practice | | | 21 | Checklist/Partner Checklist | | | 22 | Expository (Non-Text-Based) Post-Test | | B. E.S.T. Standards Correlation Chart Florida Edition GRADE 3 SECTION 2: Expository Writing | Lesson \# | Lesson Title | Standard | Specific Aspect of Standard Addressed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 23 | Expository (Text-Based) Pre-Test | ELA.3.C.1.4 | expository standard practice | | 24 | Understanding the Prompt | ELA.3.C.1.4 | analyzing expository writing prompts | | 25 | Prompt Practice | ELA.3.C.1.4 | analyzing expository writing prompts | | 26 | Expository Planning | ELA.3.C.1.4 | planning for expository essay | | 27 | More Planning Practice | ELA.3.C.1.4 | planning for expository essay | | 28 | Introduction (“I”) Paragraph | ELA.3.C.1.4 | organizational structureintroduction | | 29 | “I” Paragraph Practice | ELA.3.C.1.4 | organizational structureintroduction | | 30 | Topic Sentence | ELA.3.C.1.4 | organizational structure-body paragraphs and transitions | | 31 | T, 3A, 3B | ELA.3.C.1.4 | organizational structure-body paragraphs | | 32 | Paraphrasing Practice | ELA.3.C.1.4 | citing sources | | 33 | Citing Practice | ELA.3.C.1.4 | citing sources | | 34 | Wrap-up (“W”) Sentence | ELA.3.C.1.4 | organizational structure-body paragraphs | | 35 | Writing the Middle Paragraphs | ELA.3.C.1.4 | applying knowledge of expository writing | | 36 | Conclusion (“C”) Paragraph | ELA.3.C.1.4 | organizational structureconclusion | | 37 | Putting It All Together – Modeling | ELA.3.C.1.4 | applying knowledge of expository writing | B. E.S.T. Standards Correlation Chart Florida Edition GRADE 3 | 38 | Transitional Words and Phrases | ELA.3.C.1.4 | transitions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 39 | Assessment Practice | ELA.3.C.1.4 | expository writing standard practice | | 40 | Checklist/Partner Check | ELA.3.C.1.5 | revising with a checklist; feedback from peers | | 41 | Review/Revise | ELA.3.C.1.5 | conferencing, revising, and writing with guidance and support from adults | | 42 | Assessment Practice | ELA.3.C.1.4 | expository writing standard practice | | 43 | Conferences/Revisions | ELA.3.C.1.5 | conferencing, revising, and writing with guidance and support from adults | | 44 | Expository (Text-Based) Post-Test | ELA.3.C.1.4 | expository writing standard practice | B. E.S.T. Standards Correlation Chart Florida Edition GRADE 3 SECTION 3: Argumentative Writing | Lesson \# | Lesson Title | Standard | Specific Aspect of Standard Addressed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 45 | Argumentative Pre-Test | ELA.3.C.1.3 | argumentative standard practice | | 46 | Understanding the Prompt | ELA.3.C.1.3 | analyzing argumentative writing prompts | | 47 | Prompt Practice | ELA.3.C.1.3 | analyzing argumentative writing prompts | | 48 | Argumentative Planning | ELA.3.C.1.3 | planning for argumentative essay | | 49 | More Planning Practice | ELA.3.C.1.3 | planning for argumentative essay | | 50 | Introduction (“I”) Paragraph | ELA.3.C.1.3 | organizational structureintroduction | | 51 | “I” Paragraph Practice | ELA.3.C.1.3 | organizati

FAQs

What writing types are covered for Grade 3 in this chart?

The chart covers non-text-based expository writing, text-based expository writing, and argumentative writing, plus advanced lessons focused on deeper skills.

Which ELA standards are referenced most in the expository and argumentative sections?

Expository lessons reference ELA.3.C.1.4, while argumentative lessons primarily reference ELA.3.C.1.3. Revision-related parts also reference ELA.3.C.1.5.

How does the chart support writing skill development beyond drafting?

It includes planning, assessments, transitions, and structured revision supports such as checklists, partner feedback, and conferences, culminating in post-tests.

Oct 4, 2026

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