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Mrs. Marie Wold. Harcourt Trophies is the core for Kyrene’s reading program. Includes daily practice of phonics and direct reading instruction. Guided reading instruction that meet the needs of each students reading level. Individualized reading books Chapter books.
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Harcourt Trophies is the core for Kyrene’s reading program. Includes daily practice of phonics and direct reading instruction. Guided reading instruction that meet the needs of each students reading level. Individualized reading books Chapter books Skills taught: Phonics Comprehension Retelling Summarizing Vocabulary Phonemic awareness Reading
Language Arts: Writing • Students will create, research, write, conference, share and publish their writing. • Six traits; organize, word choice, ideas, fluency, voice and conventions. • Writing genres for third grade are friendly letter, personal narrative and creative story. • Grammar, Spelling
Spelling • Weekly spelling tests on Friday. • Spelling words written in agenda on Mondays. • Responsible for studying words at home throughout the week. • Words will be given based on the students needs. • Vocabulary, invest in a children’s dictionary. • Spelling words are from our reading program the Harcourt Trophies.
Math • Investigations—Manipulative Math • Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley • Leveled Practice (Foresman/Wesley) • Mountain Math • Concepts taught in multiple ways • Hands-on activities (Investigations) • Homework-daily and will be what was taught in class that day. • Practice math facts at home (x, /, +, -).
Social Studies • Communities • Mapping • History, • Government • Geography • Continents • Careers
Science • Ecology • Erosion and Weathering • Rocks • Light and Sound • Plants
Power point Microsoft word -graphing and publishing Internet -researching KTTP Typing Adventure Smart board (interactive) Document camera Videos Wireless Laptops Brain Pop Technology
Handwriting • D’nealian method is used. • Students will learn printing and cursive. • Handwriting can be reinforced at home.
Across the Curriculum Writing Math Reading And Writing Science, Social Studies, & Health Social Studies Integrating the curriculum
Homework *Daily homework given (M-Th) 4 days a week, and will be due the following day. Thursday’s homework is to study for test (s) on Friday. *Students will be expected to read 20 minutes or more each evening. Then have parents sign the agenda that your child read. *Family Journal *Monthly Book Reports
Discipline • The 3 B’s: • Be SAFE • Be RESPECTFUL Be RESPONSIBLE • *5 Cards • *Consistency • *High Expectations
Extra Information • *Friday Envelope; Progress Report, and class news letter. • *Send a note if your child is leaving early for the day and if the end of the day transportation changes. • *Healthy snacks brought in daily by each student • *Let me know of any family changes. • *Scholastic Book Orders. • *Art Masterpiece & JA (Junior Achievement) parents needed for our class. Let me know if you would like • to volunteer for these positions.
Thank You I appreciate your support! Together we will make sure your child will have a successful year. Please contact me if you have any questions at 480-541-3736, or mwold@ Kyrene.org Good Bye!