Third Grade Curriculum
Our Daily Schedule Begin in Homeroom Switch classes Mrs. Watts and Mrs. Whetstone teach Reading & Language Arts Mrs. Harber and Mrs. Mitchell teach Math, Science, & Social Studies Lunch, Recess, and Specials are with Homeroom Switch classes Dismiss with Homeroom
Math Curriculum 4 Math Facts in a Flash/Fast Math 4 Star Math 4 Implementing CCGPS Standards 4 /Default.aspx /Default.aspx 4 Great Websites 4 See parent resources on third grade website
Reading Curriculum 4 Reading Extended Text Storytown Series: htmhttp:// htm ThinkCentral Science and Social Studies integrated Reading Counts Reading Comprehension sheets Guided Reading
Reading Curriculum cont’d. 4 Literacy Stations Teaches responsibility Stresses independent work Combined with small guided reading groups
Assessment Tools 4 Star Math Testing Performed three times a year 4 SRI Performed three times a year 4 Fluency Check (120 words per minute)
Language Arts Curriculum 4 Weekly Spelling Words Pretest Spelling Homework SpellingCity Fry Words & No Excuses Words 4 English Writer’s Workshop Types of Writing (Narrative, Opinion, informational) 3 rd grade Writing Assessment Cursive Poetry Recitation- Classroom recitations October 9 th (see website for guidelines)
Science, Social Studies & Health Curriculums 4 These subjects are taught in two to three week cycles. 4 Hands-On 4 ThinkCentral website (Science only) 4 Quizzes, Chapter Tests, CRCT
Homework 4 Homework is a review of concepts taught in class. 4 Given Monday through Thursday 4 Reading Log (15 minutes per night) 4 Agenda, spelling words, etc. are on website 4 Be sure to check and sign the agenda daily 4 Green Friday Folders Review weekly progress and sign off on form. Return any “Please sign and Return”, “correct and return”, failing papers.
Testing 4 ITBS September 16 th -20th 4 CRCT Given April 16 th – 22nd Testing domains –Reading * Pass or fail ( ) –Language Arts –Math –Science –Social Studies Online Practice (more info to come)
Behavior Procedure 4 Great Day 4 Think About It 4 Teacher’s Choice 4 OOPS! Parent Contact 4 Star Student
Other Important Information 4 Please send a healthy snack with your child daily. 4 Third Grade Website ( ( 4 Inman Website 4 Remind101 & s 4 Title One Parent Resource Room
Third Grade Website 4 ( ( InmanElementary/ThirdGrade) Thank you for coming!