Welcome to 3 rd Grade Curriculum night!

1. Welcome to 3rd Grade Curriculum night!

2. What is Common Core? • A nationally adopted document that informs teachers of what they need to teach at each grade level. • Common Core is for Math, Reading and Writing • Essential Standards cover Social Studies and Science • http://www.corestandards.org/

3. Math • Operations and Algebraic thinking Be able to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. • Number and Operations in Base Ten Use place value understanding to perform multi-digit problems. • Numbers and Operations Fractions Develop an understanding of fractions as numbers • Measurement and Data Measure time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects. Understand concepts of area and perimeter. • Geometry Reason with shapes and their attributes.

4. Literacy • Reading Literature • Text complexity and the growth of comprehension • Reading: Informational Text • Nonfiction • Reading Foundational • Phonics, word recognition, and Fluency

5. Writing • Opinion Pieces Introduce the topic, Provide reasons, use linking words to connect ideas, and provide a concluding statement • Informative/Explanatory Pieces Introduce the topic, develop the topic with facts, use linking words to connect ideas • Narratives Establish a situation and introduce characters, Use dialogue, put events in chronological order, provide closure

6. Science • Matter • Energy • Earth/Moon/Stars • Structure and Functions • Force and Motion • Earth Systems • Ecosystems

7. Social Studies • History • Geography and Environmental Literacy • Economics and Financial Literacy • Civics and Government • Culture

8. Daily 5 • Read to Self • Read to Someone • Work on Writing • Listen to Reading • Word Work

9. Guided Reading • Small Group Instruction • Fluid groups, sometimes skill based, sometimes reading level based • Students leave each guided reading session with an assignment to complete before the next meeting.

10. Word Study • Month by Month Phonics • Using Words You Know, Guess the Covered Word, Making Words • Words Their Way • Differentiated Word Groups based on preassessment. • Weekly mandatory activities and choice activities

11. Grading • Common Assessment 2-3 times a Quarter and counts twice • Journal Grades Literacy, Writing, Science, Word Study 3-4 times a Quarter and counts once • Classroom Assessments 4-7 Throughout a Quarter • Homework 2 times a Quarter for Reading and Math

12. Classroom Policies • Bathroom Policy • Illness and Injury Policy • Homework and agenda policy • Rewards and Incentives

13. Useful Links • http://www.corestandards.org/ • http://www.cgcs.org/cms/lib/DC00001581/Centricity/Domain/36/Math%20Grade%203.pdf • http://www.cgcs.org/cms/lib/DC00001581/Centricity/Domain/36/ELA%20Grade%203.pdf • http://www.studyisland.com/web/index/ • http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm • http://www.raz-kids.com/main/Login

14. Thank You For Coming Tonight!

15. Next Generation Assessments • Aligned to the Common Core State Standards • Created with expectations linked to international benchmarks. • Measure student achievement and growth in literacy and mathematics in grades 3-12. • Designed to support students in developing essential 21st century skills to get students College and Career Ready.

16. Using Technology to Assess How can we use technology to assess greater depth in understanding?