3rd Grade

Third grade  is such an exciting year in which students grow emotionally, physically and academically during the year.  The students will begin to learn to take notes, observe, study, form opinions and support their ideas which allows them to become aware of different points of view in the classroom community.  

Reading:  Third grade students will read a variety of genre's throughout the year.  EL reading units focus on reading both fiction and nonfiction texts.  Students have opportunities to write and discuss their books with partners and in student-led literature circles.  Through out the year students have the opportunity to develop comprehension and thinking skills through these discussions.

Writing:  Students begin writing essays on a variety of topics.  They will write a personal narrative, opinion, and research topic essay this year.  

Math:  This school year we are piloting a new Math program called Ilustrative Mathematics.  This problem-based curriculum makes rigorous  mathematics accessible to all learners.  This program helps students understand numbers and operations through problem based inquiries.  As third grade math learners, we will study addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, geometry, algebra, and more.  Students learn to use a variety of strategies to help deepen their understanding of each math concept.  

Science - Through the exploration of the Mystery Science curriculum, students will learn about Fossils and Changing Environments, Life Cycles, Heredity, Weather and Climate, and Forces and Motion.

Social Studies - Students will study geography, civics, community, and economics.

Social Emotional: There are four units to our Second Step curriculum.  We learn about Skills for Learning, Empathy, Emotional Management, and Problem Solving throughout the year.  This unit is supported by our schoolwide PBIS program.

The teachers at KES work closely together to support each other as we plan curriculum, lessons, and activities that will help each of our students grow in positive ways.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via email bethann.hughes@mtnviews.org!