State of New Jersey Department of Education

STANDARD 3.5 (VIEWING AND MEDIA LITERACY) Grade Three

Strands with Cumulative Progress Indicators

A. Constructing Meaning

  1. Begin to demonstrate an awareness of different media forms and how they contribute to communication.
  2. Identify the central theme and main ideas in different media.

B. Visual and Verbal Messages

  1. Recognize the effects of visual arts on one's mood and emotions.
  2. Begin to explore and interpret messages found in advertisements and other texts.