1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Mrs. McMahon
Third Grade
dvusd.org/ss-mcmahon

2. Mrs. McMahon's Curriculum Night
Daily Schedule
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Tuesday Thursday
8:40 – 9:00 – Welcome Work Welcome Work Welcome Work
9:00 – 9:45 – Specials (PE/Art/PE) SS/Science SS/Science
9:45 – 10:30 – SS/Science Specials (PE) :45 – 11:15 Math
10:30 – 11:45 – Math Block Math Block :15 – 12:00 (Music)
11:45 – 12:15 – RTI RTI
12:15 – 1:00 – Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00 – 3:20 - ELA Block ELA Block ELA Block
3:20 – 3:30 – Pack Up Pack Up Pack Up
Sage Math – 10:30 – 11:15
Sage Reading – 1:30 – 2:15

3. RTI (Response to Intervention)
What is it?
A targeted focus on concepts not mastered
How are concepts determined?
Monthly Unit Tests (not graded)
Weekly Reading Tests
Weekly Math Quizzes
Mid and Post Math Tests
What does it look like?
Small Groups with Teacher
Partner Activities/Computer Activities
Small Groups with Volunteers

4. Math Scope and Sequence
Properties of Multiplication and Division and solving problems with units 2-5 and 10
Place Value and Problem Solving with Units of Measure
Multiplication and Division with Units of 0, 1, 6–9, and Multiples of 10
Multiplication and Area
Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line
Collecting and Displaying Data
Geometry and Measurement Word Problems
** Learning Objectives concentrate on using words, numbers, and pictures to explain how a problem was solved

5. Math Block What does it look like?
Write to Explain – use numbers, words, and pictures to explain the answer to a word problem
Learnzillion Video – related to the concept of learning objective
Whole Group Instruction – use dry erase boards and small group interaction to understand learning objective
Independent/Partner (Problem Set) – practice concept taught
Exit Ticket – complete 1-2 questions independently that demonstrate what you have learned/ what needs to be retaught
Every Friday Weekly Quizzes, Whole Group Review Activities, and Choice Board Activities
Sage Math– 10:30 – 11:15, then Responsible for: Exit tickets (to determine any gaps), Problem Sets (if needed), Choice Board Activities
Differentiation – Pretests and weekly quizzes will determine concepts mastered – Choice Board Activities will replace Problem Sets if mastery is shown

6. Where do grades come from? Where does curriculum come from?
Math Information
What is a DVMA?
This is a district assessment taken 3 times a year to help guide instruction.
These are not taken for a grade.
Homework
Monday – Thursday a sheet with 3-5 problems that practice a previously taught concept
Where can I get help?
Learnzillion Videos link on our website
Where do grades come from?
30% - Classwork (Problem Sets, Exit Tickets)
30% - Projects ( Choice Board Activities)
40% -Weekly Quizzes, Mid- Module and End of Module Assessments
Where does curriculum come from?
Engage NY
Common Core Georgia
Teacher Created Materials

7. ELA Block 1:00 – 3:20 ELA?? – English Language Arts – Reading, Writing, and Spelling What does it look like?
Monday – Thursday
1:00 –1:30 Whole Group Instruction
Literary Elements – Cause/Effect, Fact/Opinion, Draw Conclusions, Make Inferences, Author’s Purpose,
Close Reads –  students practice providing evidence and justification for their answers
1:30 – 2:30 Daily 4 Rotations
2:30 – 3:20 – Writing/Spelling
Friday – Spelling Test, Reading Test, Computer Lab
Differentiation: Weekly Tests and Monthly Unit tests will determine Mastery. Choice Board Activities will be completed during Daily 4 rotations if mastery is shown.

8. Daily 4 – 1:30 – 2:30 - (4) 15 minute rotations
Read to Self (Lexile Book)
Word Work (literary elements, comprehension, vocabulary)
Work on Writing (Journal Prompt)
As Needed
Meet with Teacher
Once a Week
Computer (newsela, pearson)
Read to Someone
Listening Station

9. Literary Elements Character/Setting/Theme/Plot Sequence of Events
Compare/Contrast
Author’s Purpose
Main Idea/Details
Draw Conclusions/Make Inferences
Generalize
Graphic Sources
Fact/Opinion
Cause/Effect

10. Sage Students Participate in Whole Group Instruction – 1:00 – 1:30
Sage Reading – 1:30 – 2:15 – w/Mrs. Coiro
Responsible for Journal Prompt during Daily 4
Meet with Teacher if needed
Complete all Spelling/Writing activities from 2:30 – 3:20
Complete Weekly and Monthly reading tests to determine any gaps

11. Writing Create “Well Written” Paragraphs
Topic/Concluding Sentence
Transition Words
Adjectives/Adverbs
Compound Sentences
Uses evidence from text to support main idea
Weekly Journal Prompts – use evidence from the story of the week to create a Sequence of Events, Main Idea/Details, or Plot/Theme Weekly Written Response Quiz – use details (evidence) from the story of the week to support a response to a prompt

12. Multi Paragraph Essays
Writing – 2:30 – 3:20
Research
National Symbols/Monuments
Animal Adaptations
American History Events
World History Events
Timelines
Biographies
Multi Paragraph Essays
3 Branches of Government
Life Cycle of a Plant
Animal Adaptations
Different Types of Rocks
Eagle vs. Turkey as National Bird
Layers of the Earth
Wants vs. Needs
Goods vs. Services
Biographies

13. Where do grades come from? Where does curriculum come from?
ELA Information
What is a DVLA?
This is a district assessment, for writing, taken 3 times a year to help guide instruction.
These are not taken for a grade.
Homework
A Reading Packet is sent home each Monday which contains 3 pages that practice spelling, vocabulary and the literary element for the week. It is due on Friday.
In addition, 15 minutes of reading should be completed each night.
Where do grades come from?
30% - Classwork (Daily 4 Choice Boards, Journal Prompts)
30% - Projects (Research, Multi Paragraph Essays)
40% -Weekly Reading Tests, Fresh Read Quizzes, Written Response Quizzes
Where does curriculum come from?
Pearson
Teacher Created Materials

14. Science Scope and Sequence
1st Quarter
Describe the function of plant structures
Understand life cycles of plants and animals
Identify plant and animal adaptations
2nd Quarter
Identify basic properties of earth materials
Discuss the layers of the earth
Describe different types of rocks
Describe Fossils
3rd Quarter
Investigate different forms of energy
Light
Sound
4th Quarter
Inquiry Process – questioning, planning, and conduction investigations

15. Social Studies Scope and Sequence
1st Quarter
Describe rights and responsibilities of citizenship
Describe national symbols and monuments
Discuss the 3 branches and different levels of government
Discuss how laws are made
2nd Quarter
Use resource materials to research people and events of the past
Create timelines to identify time sequences in History
3rd Quarter
Discuss wants vs. needs
Discuss goods vs. services
Discuss different ways to earn $
Discuss different types of maps
Construct maps, charts, and graphs
4th Quarter
Use resource materials to research people and events of the past
Create timelines to identify time sequences in History

16. Social Studies/Science Information
Where do grades come from?
30% - Classwork (Activities, Passages/Comprehensi on)
30% - Projects (Research)
40% -Unit Assessments
Where does curriculum come from?
Pearson
Foss Kits
Teacher Created Materials
Homework
Some research activities
Animal Habitat Project
Biography Project

17. Character Counts
My Goal:  Students will be safe, respectful and responsible for their behavior choices.
My Character Always Behavior Plan is tied to our school wide plan called Character Counts, and the school wide behavior plan called Character Always. They both are based on the six pillars of character. 
Trustworthiness   Reponsibility  Citizenship
Respect Fairness  Caring

18. Important Information
Daily Folder
Please check and return to school everyday
Please do not take any papers out
Work In Progress – Activities we are currently working on, but not due yet
Missing Work/Homework – Unfinished work (please check due dates) and homework (Please try and complete these at home so they can be turned in on time)
Monthly Calendar – Behavior Chart Color and important dates recorded
Completed Work Folder
Graded work and important school information will be sent home every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in their Completed Work Folder. 
You may keep all of these papers at home.

19. Important Information
Homework
Weekly Reading Packet - Due by Friday  
 Nightly Math Page - Due the following day
 Read for 10-15 minutes each night
Occasional Research Activities
Grading Policies
All assignments must be turned in within two days of the due date, or a grade of 50% will automatically be recorded.
Test scores 60% or lower can be retaken, if homework has been completed.
30% - Classwork
30% - Projects
40% - Assessments
0% - Homework

20. Communication
dvusd.org/ss-mcmahon
Weekly Newsletter – send via and posted on our website
Contact Information
I am usually in the classroom by 8:00 in the morning.
The best way to contact me is by ,
I check my s before school, during my prep, during my lunch (12: :45),  and after school.
If you have an emergency after 12:30, please contact the office and they will get me the message.
You can also call and leave me a message ( ), and I will return your call within 24 hours

21. Common Core Where can I find common core curriculum for third grade?
Curriculum link on our website:
dvusd.org/ss-mcmahon

22. Questions??
Volunteers??
Addresses??