1. Welcome to Third Grade 2012-2013 Class 3B

2. Introductions

3. Our Daily Schedule Unpack, Morning Work Reader’s Workshop Word Study Writer’s Workshop Math Lunch/ Recess Instructional Period Special

4. While unpacking our 3 rd grade learners use a checklist to make sure they are prepared for the day!

5. Morning Recess

6. Co- Teaching & Differentiation Please reference the class website for the different models we will use throughout the year.

7. Co- Teaching & Differentiation Students will have the opportunity for intensive skill development through small groups. We are constantly performing ongoing assessment which allows us to decide which students require extensions, review, or remediation. We will increase the rigor of the curriculum we designed by challenging students thinking which can offer extensions to the lesson.

8. Curriculum Highlights Reading and Literature Circles Vocabulary Shared Poetry Multiplication Science: Life Cycles, Astronomy, Energy, Human Body Social Studies: Washington DC, Government, Economy Testing- ANET and DC CAS Field Trips- Mount Vernon, Natural History Museum, National Zoo, Imagination Stage, Astrodome, Capitol Building

9. This helps students to build community and learn about their peers’ interests outside of the classroom. Mystery Star of the Week

10. Please reference our class website Information about the class Homework is listed daily Updates- newsletter and blog Wish list items for the classroom

11. Students reading with 1 st graders. This helps build our reading community! Book Buddies

12. Students reading with 1 st graders. This helps build our reading community! Book Buddies

13. Thank You! We are looking forward to a successful year together as a team! You may leave a note for your child or leave your Hopes and Dreams on their desk. Questions? Email us at Janneyclass3b@gmail.com