Welcome to Third Grade

Reading in Class Reading at Home Build stamina Expand vocabulary Increase fluency/speed Improve comprehension Develop love of reading Reading at Home Every night

Writing- Most of the writing is done in their Writer’s Notebook. At least one writing piece will be published each nine weeks, as the student selects a favorite draft. making revisions, and editing for a final publication. Cursive- We will focus on two letters a week.

Each week we will explore an instructional spelling skill that follows a pattern. The student will have opportunities to make new words and apply these words in their writing. Assessment We do not test the skill through traditional spelling tests that encourage memorization; instead through authentic writing and application.

Daily Morning Work-TEKS Target Practice and Target the Question Multiplication Facts MUST be memorized through 10X10 Problem Solving/Problem Solving Strategies-word problems are HUGE this year 38 +47 ____

Science Fair (optional, highly encouraged) Observation Journals Safety in the Lab Scientific Tools Matter Ecosystems Life cycles Recycling Sun, Earth, and Moon Changes to the Earth Force and Friction

Local Communities §Maps Local Government Citizenship Economics Inventors Living Library Cultural Celebrations Recycle Sale