Stepping Into Third Grade

ThthiThird Grade

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Philosophy of EducationWe feel that each child’s third grade experienceshould include:

A positive experience in the learning process Improved self-image Feel safe and accepted which will promote learning academically as well as

socially Assure the healthy development of every child so that each has the

knowledge, skills, and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world

Become proficient with the material contained in all core subjects specified for the third grade. (DESK)

We further feel that parents play a critical role in the child’s education.

We will involve the parent volunteers in our daily class activities, as well as the regularly schedule SEP conference.

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Curriculum Plans 2014-2015ReadingOutside ReadingWriting, Grammar, &

SpellingMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceHealthy LifestylesP.E.MusicDance

ArtHandwritingLibrary DayKeyboarding“Amazing Me”BirthdaysDisciplineStepping Up to

100ITI &

Peacebuilders

Reading (DESK)Help your child gain a love for reading by…. Apply the processes of speaking and listening

Present a report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience

Understand texts and topics through questions from oral presentations

Read and comprehend, independently & proficiently text of at least grade level complexity.

Access: Phonics, Word Recognition, Fluency, (100-110 wds. per min.) Accuracy, Print Concepts, & Vocabulary

Understand: Main ideas/details, themes, & textual evidence

Analyze: Authors' point of viewTransfer: Compare/Contrast elements in story, &

key ideas

Outside ReadingParents have a crucial role in their child’s success

in readingParents need to play a part in their child’s

learning to love readingHelp them meet daily home reading assignment

At least 30 minutes a day10-15 minutes at school15-20 minutes at home

Monthly reading calendarRecord the minutes of reading completed at home on

calendarReturned at the end of each month signed by a parent or

guardianOne book report on their reading level (No Picture Books)

20 Ways to Share Your Favorite Book

11. Retell the story in your own words to the class

12. Pantomime part of the story for the class

13. Talk with a classmate about the book

14. Write a song about the story. Set the words to a familiar tune

15. Write about what you learned from the story

16. Write a different ending17. Write a different beginning18. Write a letter to a character19. Write a poem about the

story20. Write a letter to the author

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1. Make a puppet that looks like your favorite character

2. Use a box to make a parade float about the story

3. Make a book jacket for the book

4. Draw a comic strip of your favorite part

5. Make a model of something in the story

6. Use magazine photos to make a collage about the story

7. Make a mobile about the book

8. Make a mini-book about the book

9. Make a time line of the story’s important events

10. Practice and then read to the class a favorite part

Writing, Grammar & Spelling (DESK) Write numerous pieces over short and extended time frames to

communicate effectively in all subjects.Knowledge: Conduct short research projects on a topic.Communication: With adult and peer guidance throughout the writing

process, develop and organize writing that is appropriate to task and purpose.

Product: Organize writing by using an appropriate structure for the topic.

Language: Produce complete simple, compound, and complex sentences using correct spelling.

Publishing what the students write to share with each other Writing process

Rough draftsRevisionsPeer conferencesEditing w/an adultPublishing their work

SpellingCoincides with reading weeks from McGraw-Hill

List B words Spelling test each Friday…(Pre-test every Monday)

Writing Tips for Parents1. Encourage your child to read his or her writing

aloud2. Read with your child aloud and often3. Be on the lookout for the not-so-good samples

of writing4. Let your child see you write5. Write to your child6. Ask your child to help you edit7. Find opportunities to write

Library DayReturn books on correct dateEncourage students to check out books at

school and/or local librariesLibrary day is Friday

Creation: Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts and use creative thinking and collaboration to produce innovative products.

Consumption: Use critical thinking skills to gather and evaluate information, complete assignments, solve problems, and make informed decisions using digital tools and resources appropriately.

Keyboarding: Demonstrate correct keyboarding technique.

Technology (DESK)

Mathematics Basic text – Houghton-Mufflin

Problem solvingCommunicationReasoning & mathematical connection of manipulative

materialsCooperative workContent integrationUse of calculators & computersMultiplication tablesDivision

Math homeworkNo longer than 15 minutesKeep parents informed

Mountain MathReinforce math skills

Mathematics (DESK)Build student mathematical thinking and problem solving aptitudes

by developing an understanding of: Operations and Algebraic Thinking

relationships and patterns in multiplication & division

Number and Operations in Base Tenunderstanding place value and properties of

operations Numbers and Operations – Fractions

understand simple fractions as numbers Measurement and Data

use tools to measure, estimate, and calculate time, volume, mass, area and perimeter; represent and

interpret data Geometry

understand shapes and their attributes

Social Studies (DESK)Explore the concepts of community and

culture.Students will understand how geography

influences community location and development.

Students will understand cultural factors that shape a community.

Students will understand the principles of civic responsibility in classroom, community, and country. (Farmington Field Trip)

Scholastic News Magazine

Science (DESK)

Understand the World and how it affects us.Earth and MoonGravity, Force, and MotionLiving and Non-Living things in an

environmentHeat and LightDemonstrate the process of scientific inquiry.

HealthParticipate in activities that promote fitness

and encourage good health.

Specialty TeachersP.E. – Taught by Mrs. Gaylene RaynorMusic – Taught by Mrs. Amy WesthaverDance-Taught by Mrs. Joan BowlesComputer - Taught by Mrs. Cheryl Johnson

HandwritingCursiveIn January students will be expected to

write in cursive during class

(golden sheet)

“Amazing Me”Each student spotlighted for a week

(different than B-Day week)“Amazing Me” letter will be sent home

w/further info.Display poster with pictures and items

important to the student

BirthdaysThis is a special day for the studentParents are welcome to share something

special about their childTreats are always welcomed…wrapped is

best!

“Stepping Up to 100”Using their time wisely, working on extra

papers, or assignments availableExtra work and extra book reports will be

given pointsAccumulate 100 points to become “A High

Stepper”Choose from a variety of activities as a

reward

DisciplineRight to learnTo be respectedTo be safe while at schoolResponsibility to respect the rights &

property of othersPractice courteous behavior in the

classroom and on the playgroundPoint Card– reward system

Partnership: School and Home1. Give your child a place to study.

i. Set the same time each night for homeworkii. Afternoon study time in usually better

2. The tools of scholarship.i. Dictionaryii. Good atlasiii. World almanaciv. General reference books or computer programsv. Current library card

3. School supplies.i. Notebook paper and pencils in the home at all times

4. Give school high priority in your child’s life.i. Honoring attendance policiesii. Respecting study timeiii. Show interest in what is happening at schooliv. Willing to help your child

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Partnership: School and Home

5. Get tough about television time.i. Establish limits on television timeii. Set aside time for doing homework

6. Parent – Teacher partnership.i. Important to work togetherii. Parents are the best advocate & strengthiii. Build strong bonds with the teacher

7. Take prompt action on things academic and other concerns.

i. Take an interest in the basic skills: math, reading, writing, and other school subjects

ii. Please make the teacher aware of your child's needs

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HomeworkMonday “Homework Packet” will be sent

home to work on during the weekReturn “Homework Packet” each Friday

completedSamples of Homework

ReadingLanguage ArtsSocial StudiesMathWriting

Fascinating Facts about Stepping Up….

Becoming a better person isn’t just about talking about things that can make you a better person, it’s actually about stepping up and making those changes. By: Nishan Panwar quotes

How many steps does it take to stay HEALTHY?If you are reasonably healthy, 10,000 steps a day is a good

goal for you. It is the equivalent of walking about five miles per day. You certainly don’t have to take all those steps at once, but accumulate them over the course of the day. Walking around the grocery store, climbing the stairs, walking the dog—the steps you take add up.

How many steps does it take to walk north to south across the Great Wall of China?93-100 steps to cross over the wall, and 10,334,625 steps to

go its length