Curriculum Night Sonoran Foothills 2015 2016 Third Grade

Third Grade Teachers • Ms. Bock (Room 316) • Mrs. Mata (Room 317) •

Spelling: Words Their Way • Emphasizes the learning of Common Core State Standards, not

Reading • Scott Foresman Reading Street – A focus story with other reading passages

Fluency • Weekly Fluency Practice at school • Oral Reading Fluency (words per minute)

Writing • 6 traits – Word choice, conventions, sentence fluency, voice, organization, and ideas

Math Engage New York – Focuses on Problem Solving – In-class differentiated instruction –

Science • • Foss Kits Class Experiments Scientific Method Unit Tests ~ Students responsible

Social Studies • Effects of exploration of North America • Idea of freedom through

AZ Merit • • • 12/22/2021 Reading, Math, Writing First time for high-stakes testing

Nightly Homework • Agenda must be reviewed each night by parent or guardian. •

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Class Dojo • In addition to the “Clip Up” strategy, Class Dojo will be

Power Schools • Please check Power Schools Weekly • Option to send grades to

Goal Setting • Students are in charge of setting and attaining personal and class

Report Card • Standards-based • Final assessments are tagged to AZCCR • Tags are

Expectations • Students are expected to show effort in their work. They might be

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Volunteers • Trainings will be multiple times throughout the year (check DVUSD website for

Field Trips • Chaperones must be volunteer trained • If necessary, chaperoning will be

Website • Please check out the 3 rd Grade website for important resources and

PTSA Boosterthon Theme: Big World Recess Kick Off: Oct 6 Fun Run Oct 16

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Curriculum Night Sonoran Foothills 2015 -2016

Spelling: Words Their Way • Emphasizes the learning of Common Core State Standards, not for a weekly test, but for a lifetime. • Uses phonics patterns, spelling rules, usage, etc. • Foundational/Phonics Skills • Words are tested at your child’s developmental level. • Spelling grades will be embedded into writing 12/22/2021 and ELA. copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 3

Reading • Scott Foresman Reading Street – A focus story with other reading passages – Reading assessments are based on skill not story – Responsible for assigned reading activities. • Small Group Instruction • Weekly Reading Centers focused on skills and strategies 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 4

Fluency • Weekly Fluency Practice at school • Oral Reading Fluency (words per minute) 3 rd grade benchmarks: – August = 97 wpm – December = 115 wpm – May = 123 wpm 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 5

Writing • 6 traits – Word choice, conventions, sentence fluency, voice, organization, and ideas and content • Write From the Beginning Program – Teaches planning and organization skills – Makes it easier for writing. • • 12/22/2021 All genres Journaling Reading Center Activities Integrated Across Curriculum copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 6

Math Engage New York – Focuses on Problem Solving – In-class differentiated instruction – Emphasis on the process and the thinking of manipulating numbers – Every lesson has homework 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 7

Science • • Foss Kits Class Experiments Scientific Method Unit Tests ~ Students responsible for studying at home. • Light, Sound, Life Science, Earth Materials, Inventors 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 8

Social Studies • Effects of exploration of North America • Idea of freedom through study of Civil War and Immigration • Maps and Geography • Development of cultures and civilizations • Economics/Government • Responsible for home projects • Chapter/Unit Tests will be given. Students will be responsible for studying at home. 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 9

Nightly Homework • Agenda must be reviewed each night by parent or guardian. • Read at least 20 minutes each night, please continue reading over the weekend • Students are responsible for filling out agenda daily • Assignments that are not finished in class will come home 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 11

Class Dojo • In addition to the “Clip Up” strategy, Class Dojo will be used to track your student’s progress • Excellent procedure that will enhance communication between teachers and parents 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 14

Power Schools • Please check Power Schools Weekly • Option to send grades to email • Username and password available through the office • Mid Quarter Progress Reports to be sent home 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 15

Goal Setting • Students are in charge of setting and attaining personal and class goals • Data & Goal folder • Each homeroom will create their own mission statement 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 16

Expectations • Students are expected to show effort in their work. They might be asked to redo assignments if they are not acceptable. • Students are responsible for turning in their own work on time. • Responsible for being prepared…bringing homework, agenda, supplies, etc. 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 18

Volunteers • Trainings will be multiple times throughout the year (check DVUSD website for locations) • If you plan on spending time in the classroom or on class field trips (including class parties), this is mandatory • Unfortunately siblings are not allowed in the classroom and on field trips 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 20

Field Trips • Chaperones must be volunteer trained • If necessary, chaperoning will be determined by classroom drawing • Each family may represent a student only once a year on a field trip unless there is a volunteer shortage 12/22/2021 copyright 2006 www. brainybetty. com 21