Welcome to Third Grade

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Agenda Sneak Peek at 3rd Grade Curriculum Define CASTLE Time Clarify Homework Expectations Share our classroom management policy Give you an opportunity to earn some free homework passes

Writing Writing- Most of their work is in the journal. We will publish one writing piece a six weeks so do not expect lots of graded pieces to go home each week. Journal- Our journals are “our playground for our pencils” in which we use to explore creative concepts. Cursive- Began 2nd week of school and will finish by December

Word Work Weekly Skill During class we will play with a specific skill through our writing. homework will be sent in order to practice more with that skill. Assessment We do not test that skill through traditional spelling tests that encourage memorization instead through authentic writing.

Reading Reading in Class Reading at Home Skills Build stamina Expand vocabulary Increase fluency/speed Improve comprehension Develop love of reading Reading at Home Every night Complete reading log Skills Connections with text Inference Context Clues Plot Structure

Math Manipulatives/Hands-on learning AISD 90 minute math model Drill and Practice Problem Solving-critical thinking Content Instruction –Modeling and Guided Practice Learning Groups- Assessments, work stations , Reinforcement of skills Math journals- Concepts, examples, strategies on solving problems. What does it look like in our daily lives?

Science NEW TEKS Science Fair Observation Journals Safety in the Lab Scientific Tools Matter Ecosystems Life cycles Recycling Sun, Earth, and Moon Changes to the Earth Force and Friction Simple Systems

Social Studies Local Communities Maps Local Government/Citizenship Economics Inventors Regions Mythology Folktales Cultural Celebrations

Remediation intervention will begin in September. TAKS Benchmarks Nov. 9th Reading Nov. 10th Math Nov. 16th Science Simulation Feb. 8th Math Feb. 9th Reading TAKS Math******April 26th TAKS Reading******April 27th Math Lab SSI – Student Support Initiative Remediation intervention will begin in September.

Remediation intervention will begin in October or earlier if needed. CASTLE TIME 30 Minute block from 11:20-11:50 Intervention or Enrichment given as seen fit Access to 10 Teachers Students can move from group to group per 6 weeks Remediation intervention will begin in October or earlier if needed.

Homework Given most nights each week Homework should take 30 minutes excluding reading time Wednesday folders signed and returned Thursday Read nightly and stay accountable through weekly comprehension logs that are due Friday Homework will be written daily in their agenda

Classroom Management Positive Incentives vary by class Study Hall Third Grade “Think Track” Code of Conduct

-Help Wanted- Copy Moms Submit Volunteer Background Check Send anti-bacterial wipes Send a dry erase board eraser

Notes of Interest Parent/Teacher Conferences will be conducted in the month of October. Scholastic Weekly Reader - Please contribute to this wonderful non-fiction weekly magazine that contains current events. Scholastic Book Order monthly – Great Deals! Communication: e-mail, notes, agenda, folder- Feel free to call or e-mail anytime, you are a key component to your child’s education.

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