Welcome to Third Grade’s

Curriculum Night!

Welcome to Third Grade’s

Curriculum Night!

ReadingImagine It!RAZ KidsNovel StudiesComprehension Strategies and SkillsStrengthening FluencyDeveloping VocabularyInteractive Read AloudsReading Workshop

Reading Workshop

Differentiated Groups Within Grade Level

Based on fluency, comprehension levels, student performance and teacher observation

Planning and support from TD/EC/ESL teachers

Independent work opportunities

Types of WorkNovel Studies, Literature Circles, Skill- Based Lessons, Word Work

WritingElements of the Writing ProcessFocus, Organization, Conventions, Support, Elaboration, Style

Across the Curriculum/Content AreasWord Work/Grammar/VocabularyWill be differentiated and based on common errors

Cursive Handwriting – Start in December

Various Productsfriendly letters, summaries, poetry, biographies, narratives

Math Numeration Place Value Addition and Subtraction to 9,999 with and

without regrouping Representative Algebra (value of the

unknown) Fractions Multiplication/Division – through 12 Geometry Problem Solving Graphing (circle graphs)

MeasurementFYI-we will begin switching Math classes at

the beginning of 2nd Quarter

ScienceUnit Topics

Scientific Method, Matter, Energy -1st quarter Structure and Function; Earth, Moon, Sun -2nd

quarter Earth, Moon, Sun; Ecosystems - 3rd quarter Force and Motion; - 4th quarter

Students should be able to… Collect data Make relevant observationsDraw conclusionsWork through the scientific process

Social Studies

Unit Topics:Citizenship, Communities, LeadersPeople and Events Over Time GeographyTechnology in the World Around UsEconomics

CommunicationThe Key To A Successful YearEmail- the easiest mode of communicationThursday Folders (sign specific documents and

return)AgendasPower School/Parent Portal (you should have

received this information the first week of school)

Progress Reports will be sent home the last full week of September

Attendance and Tardies

Students may enter the classrooms at 7:15am.

Anyone entering the classroom after 7:45am is considered tardy.

The instructional day ends at 2:45pm. Please schedule all appointments after school

hours. Students who attend school regularly and on

time are more successful.

Homework Policy

Nightly reading – 5 days a week – 20 minutes Up to 20 minutes of additional assignments Placed in agendas daily Student’s RESPONSIBILITY!!! Builds

independence and holds them accountable Students should be able to complete

assignments with minimal assistance (let me know if something seems way too difficult)

Please check for completeness

Grading Scale

100-93 A (excellent performance)92-85 B (very good performance)84-77 C (satisfactory performance) GRADE

LEVEL

76-70 D (low performance)69-0 F (unsatisfactory performance)

*Transition: a “3” in second grade is equal to 80-100% on the grading scale for grades 3-5

*Grades are earned, not given!

Local Assessments

MAP testing (reading and math)Imagine It! and other literatureGrammarMath quizzes and testsMath FactsSocial Studies unit testsScience unit tests

State Assessments

EOG = End of Grade Tests– Math and Reading ONLY– Taken during the month of May– Plan vacations accordingly– 3rd Grade is a Gateway Year– Scores will be available on Parent

PortalMclass 3D – formerly DIBELS

fluency, comprehension, accuracy

Field TripsWHERE ARE WE GOING?• Slim Goodbody – Monday, October 21, 2013 - $13.00• James K. Polk – Wed, January 8-9, 2014 – CMS Funded• StarLab – Date TBD– In House – approx $5.• Children’s Theatre – Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly – Wednesday,

February 5, 2014 – approx $10.VOLUNTEERS:• All parent chaperones must be CMS approved volunteers.• www.cms.k12.nc.us/volunteer• If you have agreed to chaperone:

– No siblings – No smoking– CMS Transportation Only– Responsible for paying same fees as children

What Can You Do To Help?

Attend your child’s 1st Quarter Conference–End of October

Talk to your child about his/her day Discuss and ask questions about what your child is

reading Check Thursday Folders, sign and return Provide a nightly routine/quiet place for homework Sign agendas nightly Provide a regular bedtime and a good breakfast Be on time to school-in the room by 7:30am-ready for

instruction by 8:00am Set goals- Expect your child to do his/her best!!

Celebrate your child’s successes!!