Reading -

Module 1 - In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about bold, interesting characters. A genre focus on realistic fiction provides students with opportunities to identify perspective, literary elements, and theme in order to better understand unfamiliar texts.  Students will also encounter fantasy to build knowledge across genres. 

Module 2 - In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about the importance of words and how they are used to express ideas and feelings.

A genre focus of letters and poetry provides students with opportunities to identify elements of poetry and figurative language in order to better understand unfamiliar texts.  Students will also encounter memoir and fantasy to build knowledge across genres. 

Module 3- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about the importance of words and how they are used to express ideas and feelings.

A genre focus of letters and poetry provides students with opportunities to identify elements of poetry and figurative language in order to better understand unfamiliar texts.  Students will also encounter memoir and fantasy to build knowledge across genres. 

Module 4- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that give them information about the features of drama. 

A genre focus on drama provides students with opportunities to identify elements of drama and literary elements in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter fables and video to build knowledge across genres. 

Module 5- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about the concept of teamwork. A genre focus on realistic fiction provides students with opportunities to identify literary elements, author’s craft, and theme in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter narrative nonfiction and video to build knowledge across genres.

Module 6- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about animal survival. A genre focus on nonfiction provides students with opportunities to identify author’s purpose, central idea, and text structure in order to better understand unfamiliar texts.

Module 7- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that provide information about building communities. A genre focus on narrative nonfiction provides students with opportunities to identify author’s purpose, text structure, and text and graphic features in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter historical fiction to build knowledge across genres. 

Module 8- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that provide information about inventors and inventions. 

A genre focus on nonfiction provides students with opportunities to identify author’s purpose and central idea in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter narrative poetry and opinion text to build knowledge across genres.

Module 9- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about where our food comes from. 

A genre focus on informational text provides students with opportunities to identify text structure, central idea, and text and graphic features in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter video to build knowledge across genres.

Test Prep Unit- Students will review and prepare for end of the year state testing.

Module 10 & 11- In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about stories that are worth retelling. 

A genre focus on tales provides students with opportunities to identify author’s craft, theme, and figurative language in order to better understand unfamiliar texts.

 

Math -

Unit 1- Math is...

Unit 2 - Use Place Value to Fluently Add and Subtract Within 1,000

Unit 3 - Multiplication and Division

Unit 4 - Use Patterns to Multiply by 0, 1, 2, 5, and 10

Unit 5 - Use Properties to Multiply by 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Unit 6 - Connect Area and Multiplication

Unit 7 - Fractions

Unit 8 - Fraction Equivalence and Comparison

Unit 9/10- Use Multiplication to Divide/ Use Properties and Strategies to Multiply and Divide

Unit 11/12- Perimeter/Measurement and Data 

Unit 13/14- Describe and Analyze 2D Shapes/Geometric Figures

Unit 15 - Proficiency with Power Standards


Writing - 

Unit 1 - Narratives/Memoirs Writing

Unit 2 - Informational/Expository Writing

Unit 3 - Narratives/Humorous Writing

Unit 4 - Research Writing

Unit 5 - Opinion Writing

Unit 6 - Testing as a Genre


Word Study - 

Module 1 - Phonics: short vowel sound review, long vowel sound review and spelling patterns; Vocabulary: prefixes, determining word meaning, synonyms/antonyms, using context clues; Grammar: complete sentences and fragments, identifying nouns and subjects, capitalizing nouns, identifying common and proper nouns

Module 2 - Phonics: long vowel sound review and spelling patterns, combined short and long vowel review; Vocabulary: prefixes and suffixes, determining word meaning, synonyms/antonyms, using context clues; Grammar:

Module 3 - Phonics: spelling patterns with three-letter blends, spelling patterns with sounds /j/ /k/ and /kw/, spelling patterns with consonant digraph and silent letters; Vocabulary: prefixes and suffixes, determining word meaning, synonyms/antonyms, using context clues; Grammar:

Module 4 - Phonics: spelling patterns with consonant digraphs, spelling patterns "ow" and "ou", spelling patterns "au", "aw", "al", and "o"; Vocabulary: prefixes and suffixes, determining word meaning, synonyms/antonyms, using context clues; Grammar:

Module 5 - Phonics: spelling patterns "oi" and "oy", homophone study, contraction study; Vocabulary: prefixes and suffixes, determining word meaning, synonyms/antonyms, using context clues; Grammar:

Module 6 - Phonics: spelling patterns "or" "ar" and "ore", spelling patterns "er" "ir" "ur" and "or"; spelling patterns "air" "are" and "ear"; Vocabulary: prefixes and suffixes, determining word meaning, synonyms/antonyms, using context clues; Grammar:

Module 7 - Students will focus on compound words/sentences, determining the meaning of unfamiliar words, and contractions. 

Module 8 - Students will focus on comparative/superlative adverbs, determining the meaning of unfamiliar words, and forming plural words. 

Module 9 - Students will focus on simple verb tenses, determining the meaning of unfamiliar words, and prepositional phrases.

Test Prep Unit - Students will review and prepare for end of the year state testing.

Modules 10 & 11 - Students will focus on understanding adverbs, abbreviations, and determining the meaning of unfamiliar words. 

Science - 

Unit 1 - Playground Forces (Force and Motion)

Unit 2 - Weather Impacts 

Unit 3 - Surviving in Changing Environments

Unit 4 - Life Cycles for Survival


Social Studies - 

Unit 1 - Map Skills and Earth's Features

Unit 2 - Environment and People Part 1

Unit 3 - Environment and People Part 2

Unit 4 - Culture and Economy

Unit 5 - Exploration and Migration


Reassessment Policy

After a minor assignment is given, students who have not mastered the material will be offered the opportunity to analyze and reflect on their learning, and may request a reassessment. Chandler Creek teachers will reteach concepts students haven’t mastered, then reassess relevant parts of the assignment to promote a mastery of learning concepts prior to a major assessment. Requests for reassessment must be submitted within one week of the minor grade being posted.


Homework in 3rdGrade

Each night, we encourage students to build strong learning habits by:

These activities don’t need to be turned in, but we’ve found that students who make them part of their daily routine grow in confidence and perform better throughout the year. Your support at home makes a big difference!


Chromebooks

Chromebooks will remain at school.


Attendance Policy

Greenville County School District has implemented a new attendance policy for the 2024-25 school year. Students are permitted up to 10 absences per school year, regardless of reason. Parent notes must be turned in to the school within three (3) days of the absence. Absences will not be excused after the 3 days.



Updated November 2026