We use the new Eureka Math Program
Topics covered: Meanings and relationship between multiplication and division, place value with units of measure, rounding to the nearest ten and hundred, collect and display data, geometry- area, perimeter, compare and order fractions using models and number lines.
Basic facts – multiplication facts will be reviewed daily, strong fact fluency allows for a deeper development of other math skills.
Homework – math homework is assigned daily to revisit, practice, and enrich concepts based on informal assessments in class, technology component to practice further at home
Eureka Math Link-Click the pink link above for additional math resources for the Eureka Math program.
We currently use the Reading Workshop model for Language Arts.
Reading Workshop (Lucy Calkins) – We use the Lucy Calkins reading workshop framework as the heart of our reading curriculum. Each reading lesson consists of a 10-15 minute mini-lesson on a specific reading strategy followed by student application of the strategy as they read developmentally appropriate self-selected materials. This program focuses on improving reading skills for both literature and nonfiction texts. While reading literature, students will work on word solving, vocabulary development, envisioning, and prediction. While reading nonfiction, students will work on identifying main idea and details, recognizing text structure, comparing texts, and thinking critically about the text. They should also be reading 20 minutes EACH night (weekends included)- reading logs will be used and should be signed each night
Fountas and Pinnell Assessments – We use this system to assess current reading levels/growth throughout the year. Students read a passage out loud to teacher and then a brief discussion about the passage is conducted to assess the student's fluency and comprehension.
Writing (Lucy Calkins) - We use the Lucy Calkins writing workshop as our writing curriculum. This series focuses on process writing with emphasis on narrative, persuasive, and expository writing. Each writing lesson consists of a 10-15 minute mini-lesson on a specific writing strategy followed by student application of the strategy and teacher conferences with students.
Cursive Writing – We use the Handwriting without Tears program to introduce cursive handwriting.
We use the Carolina STC Science curriculum for Science in Third Grade. It is a STEM-aligned program with specially designed kits for the grade level. The major topics that we will cover this year are Plant Growth and Development, Weather and Climate, and Animal Traits and Our Environment
In third grade, students will study Civics and Government, Economics, Native Americans, Colonial America, and Pioneers.
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