Welcome to The Corner Room Room 16

One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Andre Gide

What is the first thing a third grader does when he/she walks into Room 16 every morning? a.Unpacks book bag b.Puts notes in the “bin” c.Orders lunch with paw prints d.Gets started writing assignments e.Greets Mrs. Cap with “Good Morning” and a SMILE!

Who is Mrs. Capriola?

Typical Day 8:40-8:55 Morning Routine Assignment Books/Reading Logs checked daily Attendance/Lunch/Schedule * Very important to be here on time 8:55- 9:45–Specials, Science, Laptops, WW 9:50- 10:30- Specials, Writing Workshop 10:35 – 10:50 – Recess Students may bring a healthy snack or buy one from the cafeteria 10:55-11:55 - Math Class

Strategic writing conferences happen anytime students are writing. Short minilesson (a whole group lesson) Students work independently on their writing for twenty to thirty minutes. During this independent writing time, I will circulate around the classroom and confer with students. Set goals, (topic, draft, revisions, final) demonstrate, “Off you go!” Writer’s Notebooks- Ralph Fletcher (ooh ahh) Take a peek

12:00-12:20- Think Together-Mini Lesson Read Aloud-Stop & Jot (peek) 12:20-1:00– Lunch & Recess 1:00-1:30- Independent Reading Workshop “shopping”, individual reading conferences 1:30-3:15- Reading Workshop- LBD small groups, guided reading Purple folder (peek)

In our third grade classroom, reading is taught through a Reader's Workshop model. Children read “Just Right” books independently and with partners. While I conference and assess individuals, meet with guided reading groups, and instruct small strategy groups What do good readers do? Lifelong skills!

Literacy By Design Daily Reading Log Trade Books Theme related Science content Social studies content Theme Tests (every two weeks)

If a child reads 30 minutes in school and 30 minutes at home, and this child can read 100 words per minute, how many Magic Tree House books (6,000 words) can a student read in a day? week? 10 months Goal for the year- 40 or more books

1:40-2:25 Flex Core Specials Physical EducationArtApplied TechFLESMediaFLES 2:30-3:15 Flex Core Specials ScienceWriter’s WorkshopMusicPhys EdScienceWriter’s Workshop Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4 STRINGS Day 5 Challenge Day 6 8:55 Writer’s Workshop Laptops Phys EdWriting Workshop Phys EdArtMusic 9:45MediaScience LabMediaPATHS Science in class Writer’s Workshop Science Lab 1:00Independent Reading & Conferences 1:30Social Studies 2:30Global Learning Social Studies

The Flashlight Under the Covers PHENOMENON

Reading is both a cognitive and an emotional journey. I discovered… … equip travelers …teach them to read a map …show them what to do when they get lost …ultimately, the journey is theirs alone. Reading from the Book Whisperer

Units to be studied in 3rd grade SS are: America (flag, government, etc…) Maps & Globes Current Events & Global Learning Project Election Native Americans Pennsylvania: history, geography, & government Famous Pennsylvanians (Biography) Philadelphia (City Planning) Chester County & Tredyffrin/Easttown

Units to be studied in 3rd grade Science are: Plants Rocks & Minerals Land & Water Chemical Tests Ecology

Weekly Homework In the assignment book: Reading - every night 30 mins- daily reading log read the same book at home and school Writing- once a week writer’s notebook goes home Spelling- study words nightly, sheet by Wed. test Friday ( bonus/challenge activities) Math- M-Th-worksheets and problem solving activities (15-30 minutes) Other- special projects once in a while

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Thanks for coming! TOGETHER… we make a great TEAM! notes to kids Peace Day ~ tomorrow

Welcome to The Corner Room Room 16

Who is Mrs. Capriola?

10:50-11:50 - Math Class Major concepts include: Numbers and Operations Place Value Measurement Geometry Graphing Probability These concepts are developed through a balanced use of manipulative materials, various text-based instruction and technology.

Math Homework Monday - Thursday Due the following day, unless otherwise specified Should take a MAXIMUM of 30 minutes!! Please be a homework consultant with your child. If your child does not understand the concept, advise your child to come and talk to the teacher. The math teacher is available for help – child must see the teacher to set up a time to meet

Other Mad Minutes are given to help child improve speed and accuracy of basic math computations Chapter review given for homework before chapter test Chapter tests must be signed and returned to school Test retakes will be given to children who score under 80%

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Thanks for coming! TOGETHER… we make a great TEAM! notes to kids Peace Day ~ tomorrow