1. Welcome Third Grade Families

2. Third Grade Curriculum
It is our objective to ensure all Seth Paine students will:
1. Be confident in themselves as individuals and as learners
2. Be responsible for their own actions
3. Be respectful of themselves, others and their community
4. Be active participants in the learning process while being challenged academically at their individual levels
5. Enjoy their school experiences and connect what is learned to the real world

3. Daily Schedule 8:45 – 9:45 Reading 9:45 – 10:45 Math
10:55 – 11:40 Recess & Lunch
11:45 – 12:45 Specials
12:45 – 1:45 Intervention
Science and Social Studies will be in the afternoon.

4. Reading Program Schoolwide Shared Text Read Aloud
Whole Class Mini-Lessons
Small Groups - based on need or interest
Independent Reading - Fountas and Pinnell
Log Reading at Home
Trade Book or Text Book such as Science
RazKids.com
Mobymax.com

5. Personalized Word Study
Words Their Way
Personalized Word Study
Phonetic Rules
Affixes
Deviations

6. Write Source Writing and Grammar Program
Expository/ Narrative/ Persuasive
Respond to reading by supporting opinions with facts
Develop their writing process of planning, revising and editing

7. Listening and Speaking
Learn to ask clarifying questions related to the topic
Speak in complete sentences providing detail and clarification
Report on a topic, creating an engaging presentation to demonstrate their ideas and knowledge

8. Social Studies
Map and Globe Skills
Illinois
Federal Government

9. Science National Geographic Text Hands-On Experimentation
Scientific Method
Units of Study:
Life Science
Physical Sciences
Earth Science

10. Common Core Shifts in Math
Focus Fewer Topics: Concepts, skills, and problem solving related to multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions
Coherence: Linking topics and thinking across grades
Rigor: Pursue conceptual understanding, procedural skills and fluency, and application with equal intensity
For more information about the shifts to the Common Core:

11. New Math Series Stepping Stones Math Series by Origo
Online resource; consumable journal
Focus on conceptual development
- Number sense and fact fluency
Many hands-on experiences
Children’s Literature
Games and Manipulatives
For more information visit

12. Homework Expectations
Check Homework Folder Nightly
Every Night WTW Word Sorts
Reading Logs
Raz-Kids.com
Mobymax.com
Book Reports – One Per Trimester
Periodic Homework as Needed
Absent / Missed Assignments / Unfinished Work

13. Communication We are a TEAM (Student, Parents & Teachers)
Phone calls and s for any questions or concerns
Website
Blogs or Friday Notes
Report Cards

14. PLEASE Don’t Forget To:
Take a look around the room
Write a note to your child
Sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences
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