WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHT Mrs. Llanes

READING Journeys Common Core Edition  Using Journeys, students will learn reading skills, make connections between texts and self, and see a variety of different genres  We will be reading a novel or more each quarter  Teacher will supplement based on students needs as well through guided reading groups

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS  Grammar Skills each week  Writing prompts bi-weekly Expository, Informational, Persuasive and Research Based  Writing preparation for 4 th grade

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY Core Knowledge Curriculum and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards  World Geography (continents and map skills)  Government and Economics  The Vikings  Ancient Rome  The Thirteen Colonies

SCIENCE Science Fusion and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards  Astronomy  Living Organisms  Sound  Matter  Energy  Classification of Animals  Science Biographies  Science Fair Projects

HOMEWORK  Student: Although there is no “homework” sent home daily; your child is responsible for any and all work that is not completed during the school day.  Reading, vocab practice on quizlet, and practicing math facts is important every day!

ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS Field Trips Hands-On Projects Home Projects Holiday Parties Roman Battle Memory Books Science Fair

OTHER INFO… Problem solving Being independent Interactive Notebook Reading Log Classroom Website (Quizlet) Clubs Memory Books Charm Necklaces

MATH 3 Big Ideas Whole Number Operations Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Fractions Measurement Getting Ready for 4 th Grade