1. Welcome to Third Grade

3. Reading in Class Reading at Home Build stamina Expand vocabulary
Increase fluency/speed
Improve comprehension
Develop love of reading
Reading at Home
Every night

5. Writing- Most of the writing
is done in their Writer’s Notebook.
At least one writing piece will be
published each nine weeks, as the
student selects a favorite draft.
making revisions, and editing for a
final publication.
Cursive- We will focus on two
letters a week.

6. Each week we will explore
an instructional spelling skill
that follows a pattern. The student
will have opportunities to make
new words and apply these words
in their writing.
Assessment
We do not test the skill through
traditional spelling tests that
encourage memorization; instead
through authentic writing and
application.

7. Daily Morning Work-TEKS Target Practice and Target the Question
Multiplication Facts MUST be memorized through 10X10
Problem Solving/Problem Solving Strategies-word problems are HUGE this year 38
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8. Science Fair (optional, highly encouraged)
Observation Journals
Safety in the Lab
Scientific Tools
Matter
Ecosystems
Life cycles
Recycling
Sun, Earth, and Moon
Changes to the Earth
Force and Friction

9. Local Communities
§Maps
Local Government
Citizenship
Economics
Inventors
Living Library
Cultural Celebrations
Recycle Sale