Welcome to Third Grade’s Curriculum Night!

Reading  Imagine It!  RAZ Kids  Novel Studies  Comprehension Strategies and Skills  Strengthening Fluency  Developing Vocabulary  Interactive Read Alouds  Reading Workshop

Reading Workshop Differentiated Groups Within Grade Level  Based on fluency, comprehension levels, student performance and teacher observation  Planning and support from TD/EC/ESL teachers  Independent work opportunities Types of Work Novel Studies, Literature Circles, Skill- Based Lessons, Word Work

Writing  Elements of the Writing Process Focus, Organization, Conventions, Support, Elaboration, Style  Across the Curriculum/Content Areas  Word Work/Grammar/Vocabulary Will be differentiated and based on common errors  Cursive Handwriting – Start in December  Various Products friendly letters, summaries, poetry, biographies, narratives

Math  Numeration  Place Value  Addition and Subtraction to 9,999 with and without regrouping  Representative Algebra (value of the unknown)  Fractions  Multiplication/Division – through 12  Geometry  Problem Solving  Graphing (circle graphs)  Measurement  FYI-we will begin switching Math classes at the beginning of 2 nd Quarter

Science Unit Topics Scientific Method, Matter, Energy -1 st quarter Structure and Function; Earth, Moon, Sun -2 nd quarter Earth, Moon, Sun; Ecosystems - 3 rd quarter Force and Motion; - 4 th quarter Students should be able to… Collect data Make relevant observations Draw conclusions Work through the scientific process

Social Studies Unit Topics: Citizenship, Communities, Leaders People and Events Over Time Geography Technology in the World Around Us Economics

Communication The Key To A Successful Year  - the easiest mode of communication  Thursday Folders (sign specific documents and return)  Agendas  Power School/Parent Portal (you should have received this information the first week of school)  Progress Reports will be sent home the last full week of September

Attendance and Tardies  Students may enter the classrooms at 7:15am.  Anyone entering the classroom after 7:45am is considered tardy.  The instructional day ends at 2:45pm.  Please schedule all appointments after school hours.  Students who attend school regularly and on time are more successful.

Homework Policy  Nightly reading – 5 days a week – 20 minutes  Up to 20 minutes of additional assignments  Placed in agendas daily  Student’s RESPONSIBILITY!!! Builds independence and holds them accountable  Students should be able to complete assignments with minimal assistance (let me know if something seems way too difficult)  Please check for completeness

Grading Scale A (excellent performance) 92-85B (very good performance) 84-77C (satisfactory performance) GRADE LEVEL D (low performance) 69-0F (unsatisfactory performance) *Transition: a “3” in second grade is equal to % on the grading scale for grades 3-5 *Grades are earned, not given!

Local Assessments  MAP testing (reading and math)  Imagine It! and other literature  Grammar  Math quizzes and tests  Math Facts  Social Studies unit tests  Science unit tests

State Assessments  EOG = End of Grade Tests –Math and Reading ONLY –Taken during the month of May –Plan vacations accordingly –3 rd Grade is a Gateway Year –Scores will be available on Parent Portal  Mclass 3D – formerly DIBELS fluency, comprehension, accuracy

Field Trips WHERE ARE WE GOING? Slim Goodbody – Monday, October 21, $13.00 James K. Polk – Wed, January 8-9, 2014 – CMS Funded StarLab – Date TBD– In House – approx $5. Children’s Theatre – Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly – Wednesday, February 5, 2014 – approx $10. VOLUNTEERS: All parent chaperones must be CMS approved volunteers. If you have agreed to chaperone: –No siblings –No smoking –CMS Transportation Only –Responsible for paying same fees as children

What Can You Do To Help?  Attend your child’s 1 st Quarter Conference–End of October  Talk to your child about his/her day  Discuss and ask questions about what your child is reading  Check Thursday Folders, sign and return  Provide a nightly routine/quiet place for homework  Sign agendas nightly  Provide a regular bedtime and a good breakfast  Be on time to school-in the room by 7:30am-ready for instruction by 8:00am  Set goals- Expect your child to do his/her best!! Celebrate your child’s successes!!