Post date: Aug 28, 2018 6:30:28 PM
In the 3rd grade, there are several content areas. Below is a description of the major content areas.
Language Arts --
The biggest chunk of time (50%) is devoted to language arts which includes:
Reading fluency/comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar
Writing
Spelling*
*Spelling is differentiated according to students needs. Each week a new list will stay at school and one will be sent home. Tests are every Friday.
In the 3rd grade, the focus is from "learning to read" to "reading to learn".
Accelerated Reader --is a high-impact tool used by teachers, students, and parents. Students are assigned a Trimester point goal, and a component of the Reading Comprehension grade is based upon meeting/exceeding this goal.
AR books should be brought home and returned to school EVERY DAY. As reading for 20-30+ minutes nightly M-TH is required HW, students MUST bring library books home to complete this nightly assignment. In addition, they have frequent periods throughout the day during “early finisher” time to continue reading/quizzing.
Math Common Core
State Common Core - Intro to 3rd Grade math
3rd graders will be focusing on:
Fluency in their math facts (addition and subtraction)
2-3 digit addition and subtraction
Understanding fractions
Place value to thousands
Mastering multiplication facts
Problem solving (daily word problems)
Measurement/perimeter/area and word problems associated
Geometry
Writing
Trimester 1: Personal Narrative, Expository genres.
Extended paragraph with the following:
Topic Sentences (2): Who, What, When, Where
3 Key Ideas with at least 2 details for each
Closing Sentence
Proper punctuation, grammar, sentence structure
Late Trimester 1 we will be moving from single paragraph to 5 paragraph format.
Science
Concepts and studies will follow the Next Generation Science Standards, and will be presented through Mystery Science.
Social Studies
State Geography, Regional CA History (Native American tribal culture)
Art/Music/Drama: Rotations throughout the school year