1. Welcome to 3rd Grade Resource Center!

2. Getting to know Miss Fortunato
This is my first year teaching at Bragg School and my fifth year teaching overall.
I have a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education from Kutztown University.
I love spoiling my two dogs, spending time with family and friends, and traveling to new places.

3. Student Expectations Follow all of our classroom rules.
Check their planners on a daily basis (with parent/guardian supervision). *Parents-please initial them each night.
Complete all assigned HW, check off, and pack their belongings for the following school day. Please purchase a portfolio if possible.
Come to class prepared each day.
Try their BEST!

4. Language Arts
Reading
Writing
Spelling/Vocabulary
Grammar

5. Reading Independent Reading-DEAR time with “just right” books
Guided Reading-Novel reading on appropriate reading level (comprehension questions, text reference, story elements, character traits)
Realistic Fiction (Horrible Harry, Freckle Juice)
Non-Fiction (MLK, Rosa Parks, Titanic)
Historical Fiction (Titanic)

6. Writing Fundamentals
Two years ago, Chester Public Schools adopted a new writing program, Writing Fundamentals, published by Schoolwide for Grades 2-5.
It is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and addresses the instructional shifts for teaching ELA.
Workshop Model: Mini lesson, Independent Writing Time/Teacher Conferencing, Group Sharing

7. Writing cont…
Expanding Sentences, Open Ended Responses to reading (RAFT), and a Review of Paragraph Writing
Journal Writing-(independent writing)
Longer Writing Pieces/Multiple Paragraphs
Opinion
Narrative
Informational/Explanatory
Realistic Fiction/Speculative

8. Grammar Sentence Structure
Parts of Speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, etc.
Figurative Language: similies, metaphors, etc.
Proofreading, Editing, Daily Language Reviews

9. Word Work
Wilson Fundations: a multi-sensory structured language program in foundational skills such as: phonemic awareness, phonics word study, high frequency word study, and spelling
Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary Workshop
Ways to practice: Spellingcity.com, Vocabularyworkshop.com, Quizlet, Word cards

10. Math Program
Daily Fact Practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Problem of the Day-(interactive Math journals)
Pearson Math-Guided Practice
Pearson Independent Practice
Centers, Games, Cooperative Group Work
Reflex Math-skill development in facts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. The teacher determines the skill and level and Reflex automatically increases the level of difficulty based off of the student’s responses.

11. 3rd Grade Math Concepts Place Value Money & Time
Addition & Subtraction
Measurement
Multiplication & Division
Geometry
Data & Probability
Fractions

12. Technology Chrome Books (1:1)
Google Apps & Google Classroom (refer to hand-out)
Ipads

13. *No Homework= A Day in From Recess
Monday through Thursday—Check and Initial Planner Daily
Reading with Questions
-will include assigned novel reading
with comprehension questions, or non-fiction comprehension
20 minutes per night out loud to parents
-Spelling or Vocabulary Pages
Kept in ILA section of portfolio
One page of Spelling or Vocabulary
-Math Worksheet(s) to reinforce previously learned skills
-If HW is not assigned we had an assembly or an important event is taking place that night. (ie: Back to School Night, Conferences, Family Night)
*No Homework= A Day in From Recess

14. Assessments -Multiple methods of assessing progress are:
Teacher Observation
Written Responses
Cooperative Learning Experiences
Projects/Activities
Reports
Tests/Quizzes

15. Parent/Teacher Communication
Phone: ext. 5118
Send a note in with your child in their planner
Weekly updates or newsletters.
Visit my classroom website on Chester’s homepage for announcements, important documents, resources, websites, etc.

16. Do you have any questions?

17. Thank you for coming tonight!