Wanda Gooden Southeast Elementary

Teacher Goals Support and Nurture Develop Talents Meet Individual Needs Integrate Learning Styles Connect Curriculum to the Real-World Challenge and/or Restructure Stay Connected to Home

Student Goals Love of Learning Independent Responsible Compassionate Resourceful Flexible Knowledgeable

Curriculum- Where does it come from?

3rd Grade Curriculum ReadingLanguage ArtsMathematics Science and HealthSocial Studies and Geography Character Education and Tribes TechnologyWorld LanguageSpecials

Differentiated Instruction There are all levels of ability in this class. Our third grade classroom includes a cluster of identified gifted students. Identified students attend gifted lab twice weekly with our gifted coordinator, Mrs. Hodge. Our school’s philosophy is to meet the varying needs of all students. I have attended and taught differentiated teacher training, and will continue to attend many training sessions on differentiated instruction. In our class, I determine the readiness of students and vary assignments to move students forward from their own point of readiness. Students need to master foundational concepts before tackling more complex issues. Therefore, sometimes different students will be doing different assignments.

Reading The Comprehension Toolkit Focuses on “reading as thinking” Builds skills and competence in key thinking strategies for increased comprehension Supports time for shared reading, guided reading (small groups), independent reading, and collaborative discussion and sharing Provides opportunities for students to read in a variety of genres including nonfiction. Matches students with “just right” reading texts Fountas & Pinnell Word Study Builds students word knowledge through instruction in phonics, spelling patterns, high frequency word knowledge, vocabulary development, and word- solving actions Daily Five Workshop incorporates reading to self, reading to someone, writing, listening to reading, and word study

Language Arts Write Source Spelling: Pre-assessment determines needs Words organized by patterns and/or developmental spelling features Weekly spelling dictation and test Addition of other words Misspelled words in context 500 frequently spelled words Content words from core subjects Writing: Process of writing Forms of writing Tools of learning Proofreader’s guide Student Almanac *Five or six writing or reading homework projects are scheduled throughout the year. Additional Resources and Experiences: Communicating through writing Journal writing Personal narratives Poetry Story writing Expository writing Compositions Letter writing Writing Process Pre-writing Drafting Editing/revising Publishing Zaner Bloser Cursive Writing

Mathematics Everyday Mathematics: Emphasizes conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills Explores the full mathematics spectrum, not just basic arithmetic Based on how children learn, what they’re interested in, and the future for which they must be prepared Program Highlights: Problem solving for everyday situations Developing readiness through hands-on activities Links between past experiences and new concepts Sharing ideas through discussion Cooperative learning through partner and small-group activities Practice through games On-going review throughout the year Daily routines Informal assessment Home and school partnership

Everyday Mathematics Content Strands K-3: Data and Chance Geometry Measurement and Reference Frames Numeration Operations and Computation Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Themes Woven Throughout Each Strand: Algorithmic and Procedural Thinking Estimation Skills and Number Sense Mental Arithmetic Skills and Reflexes Problem Solving EDM Games access:

Science and Health Science and Technology for Children: Students make their own discoveries Knowledge is actively constructed by the learner Hands-on experimental environment Scientific reasoning skills Units of Study Sound Plant Growth and Development Rocks and Minerals Harcourt Your Health Focus Areas: Safety Healthy Habits Decision-Making Skills Interpersonal Skills

Social Studies Harcourt Integrated Units of Study: Global Communities Communities Across the United States Local Community Economics See Jenks’ website for more information about these Units of Study: Third.html

Character Education and Tribes Character Education: Compassion Honesty/Integrity Respect Self-Discipline Courage Perseverance Responsibility/Accountability Teamwork Tribes- Ways of operating with each other: Attentive Listening Appreciation/No Put-Downs The Right to Pass Mutual Respect

Technology Integrated into the daily routine of the classroom through: Information retrieval Student productivity Problem solving Decision making Communication and collaboration Delivery of lessons Classroom management

World Language Emphasis on the Spanish Language Integrated into the curriculum Quality video series to support classroom instruction Develops awareness Appreciation of other cultures Cultural comparisons- similarities and differences

Specials 1:30-2:10 Art-Mr. Chinworth Music-Mrs. Frazer P.E.- Mrs. Harbin Counselor- Mrs. Berkinshaw

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