In Dublin City Schools, we believe that all students deserve a mathematical learning experience centered around communication, collaboration, thinking and problem solving.

Grade Three Language Arts instruction builds on the literacy skills that were introduced at the primary levels. Students will be introduced to a variety of strategies to enhance critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. Literature used in the third grade classroom will include a variety of genres including myths and books from a series. Students will support their thinking with evidence while recognizing multiple points of view. Informational text organized by time, sequence, and cause and effect will be studied.

Writing workshop is an instruction model that focuses on the strengths and needs of each individual writer. Teachers provide direct instruction on the writing process, craft, genre and mechanics. Students are given time and choice of what to write, and opportunities to share with audiences. Building and enhancing students' vocabulary will be a critical focus in third grade. Producing organized writing appropriate to the task and purpose is a goal for third graders. Students will present their knowledge through formal and informal speaking as well as writing and digital formats.

Word Study (spelling and vocabulary) is an integral part of the Dublin Literacy Workshop Model and implied across the Language Arts Standards. All students will learn to spell within the context of meaningful reading and writing experiences.

Students in Grade 3 will focus on exploring the components of various systems and then investigate dynamic and sustainable relationships within systems using scientific inquiry. Students will learn about the Earth’s resources and matter and forms of energy and behavior, growth and changes.

The local community serves as the focal point for third grade as students begin to understand how their community has changed over time and to make comparisons with communities in other places. The study of local history comes alive as students discover, analyze, and explore artifacts and documents. They also learn how their community is governed and how the local economy is organized.