1. Welcome to 3rd Grade Resource Center!

2. Get to know Mrs. Bene
This is my 8th year teaching and 7th year teaching here at Bragg School
Graduate from Kean University with a Bachelors in Elementary Ed. and Spanish, and a Masters in Special Ed.
TEFL cert. from Rome, Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner Certification, married for 6 years, love to spend time with family and friends, read, cook, and travel!

3. “Be the teacher you wanted as a child”

4. Student Expectations Follow all of our classroom rules
Check their planners on a daily basis (with parent/guardian supervision). *Parents-please initial each night
Complete all assigned HW, check off, and pack their belongings for the following school day. *A portfolio is strongly suggested for organizational purposes.
Come to class prepared each day
Try their BEST!

5. Language Arts
Reading
Writing
Spelling/Vocabulary
Grammar

6. Reading Independent Reading-DEAR time with “just right” books
Guided Reading-Continuation of “Superkids,” Novel reading on appropriate Lexile reading level (comprehension questions, text reference, story elements, character traits)
Realistic Fiction
Non-Fiction (Biography)
Historical Fiction (Titanic)
Mystery

7. Writing Fundamentals
Chester Public Schools adopted a writing program, Writing Fundamentals, published by Schoolwide for Grades 2-5.
It is aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts and addresses the instructional shifts for teaching ELA.
Workshop Model: Mini lesson, Independent Writing Time/Teacher Conferencing, Group Sharing

8. Writing cont…
Expanding sentences, Open ended responses to reading (RAFT), and a review of paragraph writing
Journal Writing-(independent writing)
Longer Writing Pieces/Multiple Paragraphs
Opinion
Narrative
Informational/Explanatory
Realistic Fiction/Speculative

9. Grammar Sentence Structure
Parts of Speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, etc.
Figurative Language: similes, metaphors, etc.
Proofreading, Editing, Daily Language Reviews

10. Word Work, Vocab.
Wilson Fundations: a multi-sensory structured language program in foundational skills such as: phonemic awareness, phonics word study, high frequency word study, and Spelling
Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary Workshop
Ways to practice: Spellingcity.com, Vocabularyworkshop.com

11. Math Program
Daily Fact Practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Problem of the Day-(interactive Math journals)
Pearson Realize Math-Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Centers, Games, Cooperative Group Work
Reflex Math-skill development in facts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. The teacher determines the skill and level and Reflex automatically increases the level of difficulty based off of the student’s responses.

12. 3rd Grade Math Concepts Place Value Money & Time
Addition & Subtraction
Measurement
Multiplication & Division
Geometry
Data & Probability
Fractions

13. Technology 1:1 Chrome Books iPads We are a Google Inspired District!
(Take a peek at your Google Apps Cheat Sheet for additional info).

14. *No Homework= A Day in From Recess
Monday through Thursday—Check and Initial Planner Daily
Reading with Questions
-will include assigned novel reading
with comprehension questions, or non-fiction comprehension
20 minutes per night out loud to parents
-Spelling or Vocabulary Pages
Kept in ELA section of portfolio
One page of Spelling or Vocabulary
-Math Worksheet(s) to reinforce previously learned skills
-If HW is not assigned we had an assembly or an important event is taking place that night. (ie: Back to School Night, Conferences, Family Night)
*No Homework= A Day in From Recess

15. Assessments -Multiple methods of assessing progress are:
Teacher Observation
Written Responses
Cooperative Learning Experiences
Projects/Activities
Reports
Tests/Quizzes

16. TC Science and Social Studies
Provides additional support in the mainstream
Modifies assignments, assessments, homework based on student’s unique needs
Advanced notice of tests along with study material (ie: study cards, guides, etc).

17. Parent/Teacher Communication
Newsletters, s
Cell phone: (908)
Send in a note with your child in their planner
Visit my classroom website on Chester’s homepage for announcements, important documents, resources, websites, etc.

18. Do you have any questions?

19. Thank you for coming tonight!