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Third Grade Subject Areas
Literature
This series will integrate all areas of language arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening) into themes. The focus is on grade level specific reading skills and strategies that help students interpret and understand the literature selections. Novel units, literature circles, and research reports are also included.
Focus on Comprehension skills and strategies
Appreciation of a variety of literature genre
Reference skills
Research Projects/Oral Presentations
Word analysis, decoding
Language Arts/Writing
There will be an emphasis on the writing process (grammar, parts of speech, punctuation, sentence types, and paragraphs).
Writing process
Sentences and paragraphs
Nouns/verbs/adjectives/adverbs/pronouns
Prefixes/suffixes
Cursive
Punctuation
Spelling
Weekly lists of words will be sent home on Monday and tests will be given every Friday. Lists will have a phonics spelling skill, thematic tie, or frequently misspelled list.
Book Reports
Students will present one book report each trimester. Report forms, directions, and due date for each project will be sent home at the beginning of each trimester.
Math
Daily assignments will be checked in class. Unit quizzes will be given and scored throughout the unit. Tests will be graded on a percent scale. Manipulatives and projects are used to reinforce concepts and aid in learning.
Addition, Subtraction
Place Value, Algebra and Functions
Multiplication and Division
Measurement and Geometry
Problem Solving
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Number sense
Science
Hands-on activities with an emphasis on scientific process are used to explore concepts. Assessments will be given at the end of each unit.
Sun, Moon and Stars
Systems of Living Things
Matter and Energy
Social Studies
Students will be learning the history of The United States. Students will be working on individual and groups projects.
Geography
Native Americans
Explorers
Early Towns
Government and Economics
State Report/Famous American Report
Health
The Great Body Shop
Physical Education
District Fitness Skills
