WELCOME To Third Grade THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM 3

WELCOME To Third Grade!

THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM

3 RD GRADE READERS CAN… -Use Schema and Background Knowledge -Ask Questions when Reading -Use Text to Visualize -Draw Inferences when Reading -Determine what is Important in Text -Synthesize Information -Use “Fix-Up” Strategies -Read Strategically for longer stretches of time (20 -30 mins nightly) STAAR is four hours long with many passages. Stamina is essential.

3 RD GRADE MATHEMATICIANS CAN…. - Enhance fact fluency (It is expected for them to come into third grade fluent in addition and subtraction facts. Mastery of multiplication and division facts is our focus this year. ) - Solve multi-step, complex word problems - Work with numbers to the hundred thousand place - Multiplication with 2 digits by 1 digit. By the end of the year, we will use an algorithm. - Divide a one digit number into a two digit number - Measure time, length, temperature, and capacity (metric and customary units) - Collect, organize, record, display, and interpret data - Work with fractions of an area, on a clock, and on a number line. Students work with equivalent fractions - Learn financial literacy

3 RD GRADERS ALSO… -participate in hands-on scientific investigations -explore properties of matter -examine patterns in earth and space, such as climate, seasons, and planets -participate in the garden and study life sciences -learn about our community -discuss current events -learn the difference between celebrations and memorials -compare celebrities and heroes Look for upcoming information regarding this year’s Academic Fair! Thursday, October 23: 7: 00 -8: 00

3 RD GRADE WORD STUDY… - Tested and leveled at the beginning of the year - Practice, practice - Spelling tests on Friday

THIRD GRADE WRITERS… -Plan their writing -Collaborate with other writers -Learn different genres of writing -Personal Narrative, Poetry, Expository -Complete the writing cycle through a writer’s workshop format -Write increasingly complex sentences -Focus on the craft of writing using 6 traits of writing - Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, presentation -Use and apply conventions of grammar

3 RD GRADE HOMEWORK -homework packets are handed out on Friday. • math is due back on a daily basis • spelling is due on Friday • Grammar homework is due on Friday -Homework passes are good for only one assignment. -Homework will begin in September - Check the third grade webpage for weekly homework updates!

JUST A QUICK HEADS UP…. In the spring semester, we take a field trip to an 1890’s school house. Be thinking of outfit ideas. More information will be sent home later detailing simple ways to create an outfit.

FUNDRAISER Dolphin Power : Building the Future Together Check the DWE website to donate directly to DWE!

TOGETHER WE MAKE AN UNBEATABLE LEARNING TEAM.

ONE LAST THING…. . PLEASE PURCHASE : AN AGENDA ……. . . $6. 00 TIME FOR KIDS…. $6. 00 We encourage the use of cash. If you are writing a check, please use separate checks. All checks should be made out to Deerwood Elementary.