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Welcome to Third Grade

Welcome to Third Grade. We Believe Our Job Is To…. Inspire Excite Challenge Appreciate. Agenda. Sneak Peek at 3 rd Grade Curriculum Define CASTLE Time Clarify Homework Expectations Share our classroom management policy Give you an opportunity to earn some free homework passes.

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Welcome to Third Grade

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  1. Welcome to Third Grade

  2. We Believe Our Job Is To… • Inspire • Excite • Challenge • Appreciate

  3. Agenda • Sneak Peek at 3rd Grade Curriculum • Define CASTLE Time • Clarify Homework Expectations • Share our classroom management policy • Give you an opportunity to earn some free homework passes

  4. Writing Writing- Most of their work is in the journal. We will publish one writing piece a six weeks so do not expect lots of graded pieces to go home each week. Journal- Our journals are “our playground for our pencils” in which we use to explore creative concepts. Cursive- Began 2nd week of school and will finish by December

  5. Word Work • Weekly Skill • During class we will play with a • specific skill through our writing. • homework will be sent in order • to practice more with that skill. • Assessment We do not test that skill through traditional spelling tests that encourage memorization instead through authentic writing.

  6. Reading • Reading in Class • Build stamina • Expand vocabulary • Increase fluency/speed • Improve comprehension • Develop love of reading • Reading at Home • Every night • Complete reading log • Skills • Connections with text • Inference • Context Clues • Plot Structure

  7. Math • Manipulatives/Hands-on learning • AISD 90 minute math model • Drill and Practice • Problem Solving-critical thinking • Content Instruction –Modeling • and Guided Practice • Learning Groups- Assessments, • work stations , Reinforcement of • skills • Math journals- Concepts, examples, • strategies on solving problems. • What does it look like in our daily lives?

  8. Science • NEW TEKS • Science Fair • Observation Journals • Safety in the Lab • Scientific Tools • Matter • Ecosystems • Life cycles • Recycling • Sun, Earth, and Moon • Changes to the Earth • Force and Friction • Simple Systems

  9. SocialStudies • Local Communities • Maps • Local Government/Citizenship • Economics • Inventors • Regions • Mythology • Folktales • Cultural Celebrations

  10. TAKS • Benchmarks • Nov. 9th Reading • Nov. 10th Math • Nov. 16th Science • Simulation • Feb. 8th Math • Feb. 9th Reading • TAKS Math******April 26th • TAKS Reading******April 27th • Math Lab • SSI – Student Support Initiative Remediation intervention will begin in September.

  11. CASTLE TIME • 30 Minute block from 11:20-11:50 • Intervention or Enrichment given as seen fit • Access to 10 Teachers • Students can move from group to group per 6 weeks Remediation intervention will begin in October or earlier if needed.

  12. Homework • Given most nights each week • Homework should take 30 minutes excluding reading time • Wednesday folders signed and returned Thursday • Read nightly and stay accountable through weekly comprehension logs that are due Friday • Homework will be written daily in their agenda

  13. Classroom Management • Positive Incentives vary by class • Study Hall • Third Grade “Think Track” • Code of Conduct

  14. -Help Wanted- • Copy Moms • Submit Volunteer Background Check • Send anti-bacterial wipes • Send a dry erase board eraser

  15. Notes of Interest • Parent/Teacher Conferences will be conducted in the month of October. • Scholastic Weekly Reader - Please contribute to this wonderful non-fiction weekly magazine that contains current events. • Scholastic Book Order monthly – Great Deals! • Communication: e-mail, notes, agenda, folder- Feel free to call or e-mail anytime, you are a key component to your child’s education.

  16. Thanks for Coming!

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