1. WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHT Mrs. Llanes

2. READING Journeys Common Core Edition  Using Journeys, students will learn reading skills, make connections between texts and self, and see a variety of different genres  We will be reading a novel or more each quarter  Teacher will supplement based on students needs as well through guided reading groups

3. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS  Grammar Skills each week  Writing prompts bi-weekly Expository, Informational, Persuasive and Research Based  Writing preparation for 4 th grade

4. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY Core Knowledge Curriculum and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards  World Geography (continents and map skills)  Government and Economics  The Vikings  Ancient Rome  The Thirteen Colonies

5. SCIENCE Science Fusion and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards  Astronomy  Living Organisms  Sound  Matter  Energy  Classification of Animals  Science Biographies  Science Fair Projects

6. HOMEWORK  Student: Although there is no “homework” sent home daily; your child is responsible for any and all work that is not completed during the school day.  Reading, vocab practice on quizlet, and practicing math facts is important every day!

7. ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS Field Trips Hands-On Projects Home Projects Holiday Parties Roman Battle Memory Books Science Fair

8. OTHER INFO… Problem solving Being independent Interactive Notebook Reading Log Classroom Website (Quizlet) Clubs Memory Books Charm Necklaces

9. MATH 3 Big Ideas Whole Number Operations Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Fractions Measurement Getting Ready for 4 th Grade