1. Welcome Third Grade Families

2. Third Grade Curriculum
It is our objective to ensure all Seth Paine students will:
1. Be confident in themselves as individuals and as learners
2. Be responsible for their own actions
3. Be respectful of themselves, others and their community
4. Be active participants in the learning process while being challenged academically at their individual levels
5. Enjoy their school experiences and connect what is learned to the real world

3. Daily Schedule 8:40 – 9:40 Reading 9:40 – 10:40 Math
10:55 – 11:40 Intervention
11:40 – 12:25 Recess & Lunch
12:25 – 2:45 Science/Social Studies/Writing/Specials

4. Social Studies
Map and Globe Skills
Illinois
Federal Government

5. Science National Geographic Text Hands-On Experimentation
Scientific Method
Units of Study:
Life Science
Physical Sciences
Earth Science

6. Reading Program Schoolwide Shared Text Read Aloud
Whole Class Mini-Lessons
Small Groups - based on need or interest
Independent Reading - Fountas & Pinnell
Log Reading at Home
Trade Book or Text Book such as Science
MyOn

7. Schoolwide Writing Program
Units use quality literature & informational texts to provide authentic examples of various genres and text types.
Narrative, informational, and biographical writing pieces throughout the school year using a workshop model.
Writing Workshop

8. Personalized Word Study
Words Their Way
Personalized Word Study
Phonetic Rules
Affixes
Derivational

9. Listening and Speaking
Learn to ask clarifying questions related to the topic
Speak in complete sentences providing detail and clarification
Report on a topic, creating an engaging presentation to demonstrate their ideas and knowledge

10. Math Series Stepping Stones Math Series by Origo
Online resource; consumable journal
Focus on conceptual development
Number sense and fact fluency
- Many hands-on experiences
Children’s Literature
Games and Manipulatives
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11. Math Topics Number sense throughout the year
Place Value up to the 10 thousands place
Multi-digit addition and subtraction
Multiplication facts within 100
Division facts within 100
Developing an understanding of fractions
Rectangular arrays and finding area
2 dimensional shapes

12. Homework Expectations
Check backpack nightly
WTW Word Sorts
Reading Logs
Book Reports – One Per Trimester
Periodic Homework as Needed
Absent / Missed Assignments / Unfinished Work

13. Communication We are a TEAM (Student, Parents & Teachers)
Phone calls/ s for any questions or concerns
Website
Bi-weekly newsletter
Report Cards

14. Seth Paine Chooses Kindness
All school initiative
Kindness expectation throughout the building (hallway, bathroom, playground, etc)
Student kindness recognition weekly by Mrs. Rothermel

15. PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO:
Take a look around the room
Write a note to your child
Sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences