1. Third Grade Curriculum Night
Welcome
Introductions--
Years at Dobson
Personal info.

2. Welcome to Curriculum Night!
On tonight’s agenda:
Reading
Writing
Math
Social Studies/Science
Jupiter Ed
Any Extra Information
After the presentation, we will gladly answer any questions that time allows.
If you have individual questions, please or set up a time to meet with your teacher.

3. Reading

4. Junior Great Books (spring)
Harcourt Series
Weekly stories with specific focus skills and comprehension strategies in a variety of genres.
Junior Great Books (spring)
More focus on critical thinking and close reading of text.
Student generated questions and ideas gathered from text.
Time For Kids magazine
Focuses on current events and informational text.
Accelerated Reader (aka “AR”)
Independent reading at the child’s appropriate level.
Builds comprehension through computer-based quizzes.
Assessments
DIBELS NEXT
STAR Reading
In the Classroom

5. Reading is a daily homework assignment.
Talk about current events/read the newspaper together.
Read together.
Any genre, fiction or non-fiction.
At Home

6. Writing

7. In the Classroom Incorporated through Zaner Bloser curriculum
College and Career Readiness Standards
Gives students a better understanding of the 6 traits and forms well constructed pieces of writing
Guides students through a step by step process through each form of writing
Forms of Writing
Constructing a paragraph
Friendly letters
Poems
Descriptive writing
Research papers
How- to writing (giving instructions)
Persuasive
Informative
Narrative s (personal and creative)
Writing Process
Prewrite/rough draft/edit/teacher conference/ final draft
Grammar
Incorporated through Zaner Bloser curriculum
Assessments
School Wide Writing Prompt
Final Drafts
In the Classroom

8. Please help students construct and edit writing that is sent home
Have conversations about your child’s writing.
Teach your child how to use a dictionary and thesaurus to reinforce at home as well as at school.
At Home

9. Math

10. Math in Focus-Singapore Math Use of manipulatives
Use of real life examples to help students understand mathematical concepts
Students will also be differentiated for math within their individual classroom. There will be chance for movement.
Assessments
Galileo
Star Math Tests
Unit Tests
In the Classroom

11. www-k6.thinkcenteral.com www.sumdog.com Fluency Strategies At Home
Flashcards
Timed tests
Math Facts in a Flash
Math Games of any sort
Card games
Pinterest has great ideas
Math bingo games
Games on the Dobson student homepage
At Home

12. Social Studies and Science

13. Social Studies Science Hands on Activities In the Classroom Map Skills
American History
Branches of Government
Economics (Junior Achievement)
Ancient Civilizations
Exploration
Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Earth Science
Scientific Method
Experimentation
Hands on Activities
In the Classroom

14. Conversations about school topics Family Activities/Outings
Read Current Events
Conversations about school topics
Family Activities/Outings
Research on the web- bring into school and share with your class!
At Home

15. Other Information Field trips Homework Book reports Testing-AzMerit
Jupiter Grades

16. End of the Year Field Trip
Curriculum Related
Theatre— Child’s Play
October (also the day that the first book report is due)
Botanical Gardens
In the spring
End of the Year Field Trip
Last week of school
Approved Volunteers needed
See our volunteer coordinator
Field Trips

17. Reinforces classroom concepts Weekly Dot Homework packets
There will be math facts sheets or practice as needed.
20 minutes of reading every night.
Please check over your child’s homework, and help them if they are not understanding any concepts.
Any unfinished class assignments that are taken home for homework are due back the next day.
The agenda must be signed every night.
Homework

18. There are 4 book reports throughout the year
Each is a different genres. Mystery/Adventure is the first
Parental guidance is needed.
3 parts
Read a book
Complete project/written requirements
Oral Presentation
Follow Timeline
MUST BE FINISHED BY DUE DATE
Book Reports

19. AZ Merit- New form of Standardized Testing
It has replaced AIMS, and is better aligned to our state curriculum and standards
It goes beyond multiple choice questions, and asks students to perform higher level tasks-critical thinking and problem solving
AZ Merit
No More AIMS-for now (lol)

20. Please log in! Updated weekly Any questions?
It is very important to check on Jupiter Ed for missing assignments and notes about your students.
Please also subscribe to your teacher’s webpage.
Updated weekly
Any questions?
JupiterGrades

21. Let’s have a great year! Please let us know if you have any questions!
Our doors are always open!
We are happy to help!
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