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Welcome to Studio B216 Grade 3

Welcome to Studio B216 Grade 3. PLAYLIST. Math English Language Arts Spelling Writing Science Social Studies MA Project. STAR Binder Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Conferences MCAS Classroom Website MA Project Homework. Mathematics.

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Welcome to Studio B216 Grade 3

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  1. Welcome to Studio B216 Grade 3 PLAYLIST • Math • English Language Arts • Spelling • Writing • Science • Social Studies • MA Project • STAR Binder • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame • Conferences • MCAS • Classroom Website • MA Project • Homework

  2. Mathematics • Second Edition of Investigations in Number, Data, and Space – Standards-based curriculum focusing on conceptual understanding and problem solving • Handbook & Online Support (Great website) • Every Day Counts – Grade specific curriculum focusing on basic skills • Memorization of Facts • Helping with homework

  3. English Language Arts • CAFÉ: Availability of individualized instruction that targets your own child’s needs. • DAILY FIVE - Literacy Choices: Read to Self, Read to Someone, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading, and Word Work • Open Court Reading Program • Common recreational reading, basal selections, author studies, mini lessons, poetry, genre studies, read aloud. • Read every day!

  4. Spelling • 20ish words that will follow a spelling pattern taken from the Words Their Way spelling curriculum. • Opportunities to practice during CAFE and at home. • Monday small group instruction focusing on a spelling pattern or rule. • Friday spelling test. • Your child will be asked to apply the studied spelling pattern or rule to new words.

  5. Writing • A process approach to writing will be used. • Students will receive instruction during mini lessons and during writing conferences. • Writing instruction will focus on three types of writing: narrative, informational and persuasive. • When the teacher confers with a child she will reteach skills and strategies, give the student an opportunity to practice skills and strategies, and asses progress.

  6. Science • Three hands on Earth Science units that focus on: • Rocks and Minerals • Weather • Solar System

  7. Social Studies • Massachusetts • Local and State Geography • Pilgrims, Wampanoags, Puritans • Biographies • American Revolution

  8. MA Project • Due June 2, 2014 • Start gathering items • Keep project materials in a central location • Please do not do the project for your child. • Try to have fun with it!

  9. Homework • Spelling Closed Sort due Tuesday • Spelling Blind Sort due on Wednesday • Spelling Word Hunt due Thursday • Spelling Writing Sort Due Friday • Study for Friday’s Spelling Test • Math: nearly every night • Review math facts often • Cursive regularly – Due the next day • Read new poem in poetry folder on Thursdays • Occasional Reading Comprehension Homework • Produce one page of writing - weekly • Read for a minimum of 20 minutes a night

  10. ROCK STAR BINDER • Really Organized Child Keeping • Stuff Together and Ready! • Never leave home or school without it! • Always check agenda (Thank you PTO!) and or classroom website for specific homework information. • Resources will be added throughout the year. • Clean out pockets and folders OFTEN!

  11. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame • Award that recognizes strong character and work ethic. • Student-designed criteria is posted in the classroom. • “How Was Your Day?” and “Classroom Bingo” will be used to keep our Rock Stars on course.

  12. Conferences Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for November 20thand 21th. Please make every effort to set aside some time to conference with me. These conferences are perhaps the most vital time we spend together discussing your child and how he or she learns and demonstrates his or her learning. More information will follow in October.

  13. MCAS • Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System • Department of Education website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/ • The reading test is administered in March. It is 2 – 60 minute sessions long. • The math test is administered in May and it is also 2 – 60 minute sessions long.

  14. Classroom Web Site • Our classroom website is still a work in progress. • Constructive criticism and expertise are always welcome. • Please consider the consent form. • Visit us often at: • www.mrsbrigham.org

  15. Common Core Perhaps you’ve heard about the new national standards called the Common Core. If not, they are a set of standards accepted by nearly all the states. MA accepted the standards in their entirety but added a few additional standards in each subject and grade level. This short video captures the mission of the Common Core Standards. Video

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