Grade 3 English language arts report card comments - Manitoba

12 sample Grade 3 English language arts comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 6 strengths and 6 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Sample comments

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

• Strength. Sam reads aloud smoothly and with expression. They can spell common words correctly and sound out longer words with care. ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.85 (section, not a code): fluency, phrasing, expression ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.83 (section, not a code): of design, spelling Written for Grades 1-3
• Strength. Sam reads new words with ease by using letter sounds and word parts. They can share an opinion about a story and back it up with two reasons. ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.83 (section, not a code): breaking words down into parts ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.88 (section, not a code): ideas and opinions. Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. Sam is encouraged to reread their writing. They can then add a reason or an example for each opinion. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.83 (section, not a code): reflection, and revision. ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.88 (section, not a code): ideas and opinions. Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam uses pictures and captions to find facts in information books. They can share a short presentation using a picture or object. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.81 (section, not a code): use different features ELA framework (2020), Language as Exploration and Design: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.86 (section, not a code): for different audiences. Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. In partner talk, Sam is encouraged to ask about a classmate's idea. ELA framework (2020), Language as Exploration and Design: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.87 (section, not a code): in focused conversation Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to make a prediction before reading and check it partway through the book. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.81 (section, not a code): knowledge, making predictions Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam can retell the main events from a story read aloud. They can share ideas in a small group when given a sentence starter. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.81 (section, not a code): main and supporting ideas ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.85 (section, not a code): communication choices (oral Written for Grades 1-3
• Strength. Sam reads simple, familiar books and uses letter sounds to solve many short words. They can tell whether a story was funny, sad or exciting. ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.83 (section, not a code): breaking words down into parts ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.88 (section, not a code): ideas and opinions. Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to repeat one idea a classmate shared in group talk. Then they can add a new idea or a different view. ELA framework (2020), Language as Exploration and Design: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.87 (section, not a code): in focused conversation ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.89 (section, not a code): point of view Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

• Strength. Sam knows many letter names and sounds and can read some short, familiar words. They can point to a favourite page in a book and say why. ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.83 (section, not a code): breaking words down into parts ELA framework (2020), Language as Power and Agency: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.88 (section, not a code): ideas and opinions. Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. Sam will benefit from retelling a familiar story with picture cards. They can practise first with an adult, then with a partner. ELA framework (2020), Language as Sense Making: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.81 (section, not a code): main and supporting ideas ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.85 (section, not a code): communication choices (oral Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. At home, Sam can spell three tricky words each day with a family member and check each one in a book. ELA framework (2020), Language as System: Grades 3 to 5, printed p.83 (section, not a code): of design, spelling Home tip Written for Grade 3

How Manitoba reports

• Grades 1 to 8 get three report cards a year: Term 1, Term 2 and a final June report.

  three reporting periods: Term 1, Term 2, and a final June report

  Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.8 · Source

• Each category gets a level from 1 to 4.

  A 1-4 ordinal scale is used to report on achievement in each subject category.

  Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source

• Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade.

  There are no overall subject grades.

  Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source

• Comments describe strengths, key challenges and practical next steps.

  comments describe student strengths, key challenges, and practical, doable, and timely next steps.

  Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.33 · Source

Questions teachers ask

What scale do Manitoba subjects use?

Each category gets a level from 1 to 4 (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 7 and 8 add an overall percentage for each subject (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). NYD means the student does not yet show the required understanding; a comment is needed (Manitoba Grades 1 to 6 Report Card template 2026-27, PDF p.1).

Are these Grade 3 English language arts comments tied to the curriculum?

All 12 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 3 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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