September/October
Below is a brief update on the curriculum for September and October.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Warmly, Mrs. McCarthy
Math:
All students have completed their IReady Math diagnostic, and we will be diving into our first math unit- Place Value. Students will master reading, writing, and saying numbers through the millions place. During 5 A Day Math we will review 3rd grade skills, such as addition, subtraction, telling time, and simple fractions. IReady Math Lessons will be completed on Friday, with each student expected to complete 30 minutes on task. At home, students can work on their multiplication and division facts via Reflex. The goal is 3 green lights a week. If students are not able to access reflex at home, they will be able to access it during Math Skills.
Reading and Writing:
All students have completed their IReady Reading diagnostic, and we will be diving into our first CKLA unit- Personal Narrative. Students will read 4 personal narratives from the CKLA reader, be exposed to several personal narrative picture books, and end the unit writing their own personal narrative based on experiences from the first few weeks of school. At home students have begun their 40 book reading challenge, and time will be built into the school day for students to read their books. Students will also have a short, weekly fluency read for home, to support both fluency and vocabulary development. If students are not able to read the fluency passage at home, they will be able to use time during ELA Skills.
Social Studies:
Our first unit for Social Studies is the Regions of the United States. Students will understand how geography shapes communities, economies, and how the way of life across the country can differ from your own (NH). Topics within this unit include: Northeast, The West, Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest: land and water, climate, products and natural resources, culture, landmarks, tourism, and states within the region.
Science:
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