The Third Grade TeamMs. Farah

Mrs. FrancisMrs. Kreyger

Mrs. Roth

Empowerment of children to be actively involved in their learning

Student-centered exploration and experiencesProblem solving and critical thinkingInquiry-based learning CreativityIndependent work, partner work, and

collaborationRigorous academics (reading, writing, math,

science, social studies, spelling, Spanish….)Interesting and engaging lessonsTechnology

In 3rd Grade you can expect to see:

The 21st Century Teaching and Learning Tools

Academics Reading

Language Arts Math

Social Studies Science

Handwriting Spanish

Technology

Language ArtsWords Their WayWriter’s Workshop

Paragraph WritingVaried GenresSix Traits of Writing

Ideas Word Choice

Organization FluencyConventions Voice

Grammar/MechanicsCursive HandwritingReading…

ReadingReading Workshop/Guided Reading CAFÉ Reading and Strategy Groups

Common Core Units of StudyMaking MeaningHome Reading-expected 20 minutes

Reading At HomeRead 20 minutes nightly

MathMath Expressions

Aligns with Common Core StandardsParts of the Program

Journals 1 & 2Homework and Remembering

PracticeHands on/Interactive Digital Tools

Basic Facts (+, -, x, / through 10’s)Math Workshop with flexible grouping

ScienceScientific MethodInquiry QuestionsAreas of Content

Electricity & MagnetismStructures of Life Matter & Energy

Social StudiesMICHIGAN

History Native peoples Arrival of Europeans Statehood

Geography Comparing the two peninsulas

Civics & Government Core Democratic Values Branches and levels of government The Role of Citizens

Economics Industries Market Economy

Homework ResponsibilitiesRead 20 minutesMath HomeworkFact Practice: 10 minutesWord StudyCompass Learning- Correlates with NWEA

progressReading Math

Assignment Notebook

THANK YOU FOR JOINING USWe look forward to working with

you this year to help your child grown and learn.