Reading-We will be using a variety of resources throughout the year.
Scott Foresman series (a variety of genres)
Novel reads in small groups
Nonfiction Reading Passages to go along with our Science and Social Studies
A-Z Reading books (a variety of genres)
Daily reading is extremely important
Language Arts
Communication Skills stressed: speaking, listening, reading, and writing
Writer’s Workshop— Finished writing pieces are kept in portfolios
Spelling
Lists will be glued into composition books
Tested weekly
Math
Problem Solving is very important—the PROCESS is stressed and explaining HOW the answer
was figured out
**CHILDREN MUST MASTER ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, AND MULTIPLICATION FACTS!**
Science
Hands-on experiments
The notebook/folder is a source of material to study
Topics covered will include: Rocks & Minerals, Buoyancy, Magnetism, and Butterflies
Social Studies
United States—all 50 states
Map skills
Communities around the world
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Classroom Expectations
Daily Preparation/Homework
RESPONSIBILITY is becoming more of a focus in third grade.
Students have weekly jobs and a planning calendar to keep track of. The use of the planner is mandatory and necessary to keep parents informed of our activities. It is also a way to stay ORGANIZED.
ALLTESTS AND QUIZZES MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO SCHOOL THE NEXT DAY. If you wish to have it back to review more
closely, please make a note on the paper. I will gladly return them for a couple of days.