Celebrating Diversity

Congruency table

New York State Alignment:
The New York State Math, Science and Technology Standards selected for this Learning
Experience come from the Grade 3 New York Teacher's Desk Reference and Critical Thinking GuideEducational Tools, Inc

Congruency Table
Level: Elementary
Grade Level: 3
Standard Areas: ELA, Health Education

Writing Competency: ELA Standard 1:
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.

Performance Indicators / Core Guide Information

Instructional Task

Learning Objectives

Student Work

Assessment Tool

Use organizational patterns such as compare/contrast and time/order for expository writing.
(ELA 3.1.4)

Complete Venn diagrams

To compare and contrast in preparation for writing

Sneaker and Shoe Venn Diagram, (informal)

You and Me Venn Diagram, (informal)

Diversity Rubric, Respectful Writing dimensions

Writing Competency: ELA Standard 4:
Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction.

Performance Indicators / Core Guide Information	Instructional Task	Learning Objectives	Student Work	Assessment Tool
Respect the age, gender, social position and cultural traditions of the recipient. (ELA 3.4.2)	Write a personal story that helps students understand themselves while using language that respects diversity.	To choose respectful vocabulary when writing	Personal story	Diversity Rubric, Respectful Writing dimensions

Listening Competency: ELA Standard 4:
Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction.
Health Education: Standard 2
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Performance Indicators / Core Guide Information

Instructional Task (What the Standards mean in your own words)

Learning Objectives

Student Work

Assessment Tool

Respect the age, gender, position, and cultural of the speaker.
(ELA 3.4.1)

Know some personal and social skills which contribute to individual safety.
(HE 3.2.3)

Demonstrate respectful listening while a peer reads a personal story

To demonstrate respectful listening

Multiple uses of listening checklists

Diversity Rubric, Respectful Listening dimensions