Third Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Neumeister Mrs. Olson neumeisterolson3rd.weebly.com

Georgia’s Standards Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) English/Language Arts (Grammar) Writing Reading Math Science Social Studies Health Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)

Student-Friendly “I Can” Statements “I Can” Statements are how we share what we are learning using “child-friendly” language. “I Can” statements are discussed and posted each time a standard is taught. Students will become very familiar with the standards they have mastered as well as those which are still a work-in-progress.

How Students are Expected to “Think Deeply” and Respond After learning about the various regions of Georgia, students might be expected to explain why crops would grow better in the piedmont versus the coastal plains. After solving a multi-step math equation, students may be required to explain their work process. Study the picture shown. Using inferencing, explain how you think the boy is feeling and why.

How Will Students be Assessed on the GSE? The GSE encourage a wider variety of assessments such as … Traditional Assessments pen and paper tests with multiple choice. Short Response: Demonstrating deeper thinking, use evidence from text to support response Extended Response: Demonstrating comprehension & correct grammar application

A Peek into Reading Instruction Students will be expected to … actively participate in short whole group lessons & read-alouds, work independently to achieve unique reading goals & objectives, come prepared to work & share with their small guided reading group, and work effectively with partners or small groups to practice & master GA Reading Standards of Excellence.

A Day in Writing & Grammar We will be working on writing through the workshop model. This allows for more choice in writing, flexibility in the time needed to complete written works, and opportunities for students to receive small group and individualized instruction. We will be using Mentor Texts to identify outstanding skills authors use and incorporate those into our own writing. We will be using Mentor Sentences to identify remarkable use of grammar skills and sentence variety in our writing.

A Peek into Math Instruction Students are provided instruction in the whole group as well as small leveled groups Stations and independent work could include technology, performance tasks, STEAM, cooperative responses, and cooperative activities. Interactive notebooks and study guides are used Students need to be on task and to actively participate in class discussions

A Day in Math Students are taught in small group according to their levels. Stations and independent work could include technology, performance tasks, STEM, constructive response, and cooperative activities. Interactive notebooks and study guides are used Students need to be on task and to actively participate in class discussions

A Day in Science/Social Studies Science and Social Studies are taught on a rotating schedule. GSE Reading standards are incorporated into both Science and Social Studies through non-fiction books, passages and websites. S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) will be integrated through hands-on projects/experiments in Science and Math.

Homework Policy Why Homework? Homework Expectations: Practice makes perfect! Students learn responsibility, pride & ownership. Homework Expectations: ELA homework will be posted on the website by Monday ELA homework will be due on Friday Sometimes additional practice will be given to students during the week. Math homework is assigned daily and is to be turned in the next day.

How’s My Child Doing? Grading Information Daily: Use Home Access Center to view grades online. Every 3 Weeks: Selected work will be sent home for you to review, sign & return. Quarterly: Report Cards sent home for you to keep. 3 Times per Year: Progress Skills Checklists (“checklist” of standards) sent home for you to keep.

Grading Scale A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 F Below 70 FCBOE Policy: Recovery Grades: any child that earned less that a 70% on a test on the first attempt can earn at the highest a 70% after recovery.

Standardized Testing ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) October 24-28, 2016 Nationally Norm Referenced Test which indicates current level of performance as compared with other 3rd grade students taking the test Georgia Milestones Given April 17-28, 2017 3rd grade is testing ELA and Math only.

Behavior Policy School Wide: Classroom: PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Classroom: Continue with theme of awarding positive behavior using SWAG Tags Behavior charts will be used on an individual/as needed basis

Intervention and Supports Positive Behavior A school-wide discipline plan, made up of staff members, that encourages positive student interactions and specifically teaches appropriate school behaviors. Intervention and Supports Each teacher has their own classroom management system to deal with minor disruptive behaviors. Repetitive disruptive behaviors will be referred to the P.B.I.S. committee through a student action plan. The committee will review the referrals and provide the teacher with supports and strategies to use within the classroom. More serious behavior discipline issues will be referred to the Assistant Principal.

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Should be checked daily by students! Classroom Website Classroom Website: Used for Homework Assignments, Units and Standards being taught, enrichment and much, much more! Should be checked daily by students! neumeisterolson3rd.weebly.com