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Our Pledge to Silky the Dogwood. Welcome to The Corner Room Room 16. One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Andre Gide. What is the first thing a third grader does when he/she walks into Room 16 every morning?
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Welcome to The Corner Room Room 16
One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Andre Gide
What is the first thing a third grader does when he/she walks into Room 16 every morning? • Unpacks book bag • Puts notes in the “bin” • Orders lunch with paw prints • Gets started writing assignments • Greets Mrs. Cap with • “Good Morning” and a SMILE!
1988 Who is Mrs. Capriola? Dani Niki
Typical Day 8:40-8:55 Morning Routine Assignment Books/Reading Logs checked daily Attendance/Lunch/Schedule * Very important to be here on time 8:55- 9:45–Specials, Science, Laptops, WW 9:50- 10:30- Specials, Writing Workshop 10:35 – 10:50 – Recess Students may bring a healthy snack or buy one from the cafeteria 10:55-11:55 - Math Class
Writer’s Workshop • Strategic writing conferences • happen anytime students are writing. • Short minilesson (a whole group lesson) • Students work independently on their writing for twenty to thirty minutes. • During this independent writing time, I will circulate around the classroom and confer with students. • Set goals, (topic, draft, revisions, final) demonstrate, “Off you go!” • Writer’s Notebooks- Ralph Fletcher (ooh ahh) • Take a peek
12:00-12:20- Think Together-Mini Lesson Read Aloud-Stop & Jot (peek) 12:20-1:00– Lunch & Recess 1:00-1:30- Independent Reading Workshop “shopping”, individual reading conferences 1:30-3:15- Reading Workshop- LBD small groups, guided reading Purple folder (peek)
In our third grade classroom, reading is taught through a Reader's Workshopmodel. • Children read “Just Right” books independently and with partners. • While I conference and assess individuals, meet with guided reading groups, and instruct small strategy groups • What do good readers do? Lifelong skills!
Literacy By Design • Daily Reading Log • Trade Books • Theme related • Science content • Social studies content • Theme Tests (every two weeks)
If a child reads 30 minutes in school and 30 minutes at home, and this child can read 100 words per minute, how many Magic Tree House books (6,000 words) can a student read in a day? week? 10 months Goal for the year- 40 or more books
Mrs. Cap's goal The Flashlight Under the Covers PHENOMENON
Reading from the Book Whisperer Reading is both a cognitive and an emotional journey. I discovered… …equip travelers …teach them to read a map …show them what to do when they get lost …ultimately, the journey is theirs alone.
Units to be studied in 3rd grade SS are: • America (flag, government, etc…) • Maps & Globes • Current Events & Global Learning • Project Election • Native Americans • Pennsylvania: history, geography, & government • Famous Pennsylvanians (Biography) • Philadelphia (City Planning) • Chester County & Tredyffrin/Easttown
Units to be studied in 3rd grade Science are: • Plants • Rocks & Minerals • Land & Water • Chemical Tests • Ecology
Weekly Homework • In the assignment book: • Reading - every night 30 mins- daily reading log • read the same book at home and school • Writing- once a week writer’s notebook goes home • Spelling- study words nightly, sheet by Wed. test Friday ( bonus/challenge activities) • Math- M-Th-worksheets and problem solving activities (15-30 minutes) • Other- special projects once in a while
Thanks for coming! • TOGETHER… • we make a great TEAM! • notes to kids • Peace Day ~ tomorrow
Welcome to The Corner Room Room 16
1988 Who is Mrs. Capriola? Dani Niki
10:50-11:50 - Math Class Major concepts include: Numbers and Operations Place Value Measurement Geometry Graphing Probability These concepts are developed through a balanced use of manipulative materials, various text-based instruction and technology.
Math Homework Monday - Thursday Due the following day, unless otherwise specified Should take a MAXIMUM of 30 minutes!! Please be a homework consultant with your child. If your child does not understand the concept, advise your child to come and talk to the teacher. The math teacher is available for help – child must see the teacher to set up a time to meet
Other • Mad Minutes are given to help child improve speed and accuracy of basic math computations • Chapter review given for homework before chapter test • Chapter tests must be signed and returned to school • Test retakes will be given to children who score under 80%
Thanks for coming! • TOGETHER… • we make a great TEAM! • notes to kids • Peace Day ~ tomorrow