Rocky River City Schools uses the program from Great Minds called Wit and Wisdom. The four modules for grade three include: The Sea, Outer Space, New Home, and Artists Make Art. We will used rich texts and experiences with reading, writing, and evaluating literature to help us better understand the world around us. Skills in grammar, and writing conventions will be strengthened as well.
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Together we will travel the world through literature. We will enter each continent using folk tales, fairy tales, poetry, non-fiction, legends, and primary sources to create an understanding of the people and culture of each part of the world. Next, we will study a novel set in a country from that continent and/or written by an author from that continent. We will read , write, evaluate, discuss, and enjoy literature while meeting Ohio and Rocky River's standards .
Our spelling/phonics program is called Fundations, a continuation of what students used at Goldwood Primary School k-2.
In addition to the work we will be doing in class, students will be assigned book reports every 5-6 weeks. The reports will be different each time designed to engage students in literature and expecting a response to help make new connections and form a deeper understanding. Students are encouraged to complete the assignment on their own as much as possible. Assistance may be needed to help manage time, gather supplies, and proofread rough drafts.