Students in third grade are grouped for integrated core and math. Integrated core includes language arts, social studies, science, and health. Language Arts includes reading, written language and literature, handwriting, speaking, listening, creative expression, and spelling.
-Directed reading activities using Literacy by Design Series
-Read Aloud Books
Using the Math in Focus Series
Addition and Subtraction concepts and facts
Addition and Subtraction with regrouping
Multiplication and Division concepts Multiplication and Division facts Multiplication and Division by one digit
-Collecting, Organizing, Graphing Data
-Fractions and decimals
-Measurement Time and Money Customary System Metric System
-Problem Solving using critical thinking
-Spelling and Vocabulary from Literacy by Design
-Kinds of sentences
-Parts of speech
-Revising for Content/ Editing
-Plants and Honeybees
-Rocks and Minerals
-Land and Water
-Maps and Globes
-Native American Cultures: Sioux, Seminole, Hopi, Haida -Lenni-Lenape
-Pennsylvania History and Geography
-Famous Pennsylvanians -Chester County
Encourage Good Homework Habits
-It teaches responsibility
-It builds study habits
-It fosters independence
-It connects home and school
Establish Rules and Guidelines
-Set up time when homework will be done each day.
-Set up a place that is quiet, has good lighting, is equipped with necessary supplies, and offers lots of workspace.
-Visit your child to answer questions and to praise. Your child is to do the work. -
Have homework placed in the homework folder in the book bag as soon as the homework is finished.
-Use a timer to help a child that has difficulty staying on task.
-Allow free time or family time after the homework is done.
1. Making Connctions
2. Asking Questions
5. Monitor Understanding
6. Create Images
7. Fix-up strategies
8. Determine Importance
STUDENT GOALS FOR THIRD GRADE
An integral part of the program for third grade is weekly reporting of progress in the completion of work, behavior, organization and responsibility. Each child receives a report on Friday. Over the weekend, parents and children should discuss the report and parents should sign it. The report is due back the following Monday. The goal is to obtain a grade of “S” in each area in order to earn a strip of tickets. The children can use these tickets for trading with the teacher for forgotten supplies or to earn special privileges.
-Demonstrates listening skills
-Uses class time wisely
-Demonstrates organizational skills
-Has materials for class
-Is kind and respectful to others
-Shows effort in work