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Welcome to Curriculum Night

Welcome to Curriculum Night. Mrs. McMahon Third Grade dvusd.org/ ss-mcmahon. Daily Schedule. Monday/Wednesday/Friday Tuesday Thursday 8:40 – 9:00 – Welcome Work Welcome Work Welcome Work 9:00 – 9:45 – Specials (PE/Art/PE) SS/Science SS/Science

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Welcome to Curriculum Night

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  1. WelcometoCurriculum Night Mrs. McMahon Third Grade dvusd.org/ss-mcmahon

  2. Daily Schedule • Monday/Wednesday/Friday Tuesday Thursday • 8:40 – 9:00 – Welcome Work Welcome Work Welcome Work • 9:00 – 9:45 – Specials (PE/Art/PE) SS/Science SS/Science • 9:45 – 10:30 – SS/Science Specials (PE)9:45 – 11:15 Math • 10:30 – 11:45 – Math Block Math Block 11:15 – 12:00 (Music) • 11:45 – 12:15 – RTI RTI • 12:15 – 1:00 – Lunch Lunch Lunch • 1:00 – 3:20 - ELA Block ELA Block ELA Block • 3:20 – 3:30 – Pack Up Pack Up Pack Up • Sage Math – 10:30 – 11:15 • Sage Reading – 1:30 – 2:15

  3. RTI (Response to Intervention) • What is it? • A targeted focus on concepts not mastered • How are concepts determined? • Monthly Unit Tests (not graded) • Weekly Reading Tests • Weekly Math Quizzes • Mid and Post Math Tests • What does it look like? • Small Groups with Teacher • Partner Activities/Computer Activities • Small Groups with Volunteers

  4. Math Scope and Sequence • Properties of Multiplication and Division and solving problems with units 2-5 and 10 • Place Value and Problem Solving with Units of Measure • Multiplication and Division with Units of 0, 1, 6–9, and Multiples of 10 • Multiplication and Area • Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line • Collecting and Displaying Data • Geometry and Measurement Word Problems ** Learning Objectives concentrate on using words, numbers, and pictures to explain how a problem was solved

  5. Math BlockWhat does it look like? • Write to Explain – use numbers, words, and pictures to explain the answer to a word problem • Learnzillion Video – related to the concept of learning objective • Whole Group Instruction – use dry erase boards and small group interaction to understand learning objective • Independent/Partner (Problem Set) – practice concept taught • Exit Ticket – complete 1-2 questions independently that demonstrate what you have learned/ what needs to be retaught • Every FridayWeekly Quizzes, Whole Group Review Activities, and Choice Board Activities • Sage Math– 10:30 – 11:15, then Responsible for: Exit tickets (to determine any gaps), Problem Sets (if needed), Choice Board Activities • Differentiation– Pretests and weekly quizzes will determine concepts mastered – Choice Board Activities will replace Problem Sets if mastery is shown

  6. Math Information Where do grades come from? • 30% - Classwork (Problem Sets, Exit Tickets) • 30% - Projects ( Choice Board Activities) • 40% -Weekly Quizzes, Mid-Module and End of Module Assessments Where does curriculum come from? • Engage NY • Common Core Georgia • Teacher Created Materials What is a DVMA? • This is a district assessment taken 3 times a year to help guide instruction. • These are not taken for a grade. Homework • Monday – Thursday a sheet with 3-5 problems that practice a previously taught concept • Where can I get help? • Learnzillion Videos link on our website

  7. ELA Block 1:00 – 3:20ELA?? – English Language Arts – Reading, Writing, and SpellingWhat does it look like? • Monday – Thursday • 1:00 –1:30 Whole Group Instruction • Literary Elements – Cause/Effect, Fact/Opinion, Draw Conclusions, Make Inferences, Author’s Purpose, • Close Reads –  students practice providing evidence and justification for their answers • 1:30 – 2:30 Daily 4 Rotations • 2:30 – 3:20 – Writing/Spelling • Friday – Spelling Test, Reading Test, Computer Lab • Differentiation: Weekly Tests and Monthly Unit tests will determine Mastery. Choice Board Activities will be completed during Daily 4 rotations if mastery is shown.

  8. Daily 4 – 1:30 – 2:30 - (4) 15 minute rotations Daily Read to Self (Lexile Book) Word Work (literary elements, comprehension, vocabulary) Work on Writing (Journal Prompt) As Needed Meet with Teacher Once a Week Computer (newsela, pearson) Read to Someone Listening Station

  9. Literary Elements • Character/Setting/Theme/Plot • Sequence of Events • Compare/Contrast • Author’s Purpose • Main Idea/Details • Draw Conclusions/Make Inferences • Generalize • Graphic Sources • Fact/Opinion • Cause/Effect

  10. Sage Students Participate in Whole Group Instruction – 1:00 – 1:30 Sage Reading – 1:30 – 2:15 – w/Mrs. Coiro Responsible for Journal Prompt during Daily 4 Meet with Teacher if needed Complete all Spelling/Writing activities from 2:30 – 3:20 Complete Weekly and Monthly reading tests to determine any gaps

  11. Writing • Create “Well Written” Paragraphs • Topic/Concluding Sentence • Transition Words • Adjectives/Adverbs • Compound Sentences • Uses evidence from text to support main idea Weekly Journal Prompts – use evidence from the story of the week to create a Sequence of Events, Main Idea/Details, or Plot/Theme Weekly Written Response Quiz – use details (evidence) from the story of the week to support a response to a prompt

  12. Writing – 2:30 – 3:20 Research • National Symbols/Monuments • Animal Adaptations • American History Events • World History Events • Timelines • Biographies Multi Paragraph Essays • 3 Branches of Government • Life Cycle of a Plant • Animal Adaptations • Different Types of Rocks • Eagle vs. Turkey as National Bird • Layers of the Earth • Wants vs. Needs • Goods vs. Services • Biographies

  13. ELA Information Where do grades come from? • 30% - Classwork (Daily 4 Choice Boards, Journal Prompts) • 30% - Projects (Research, Multi Paragraph Essays) • 40% -Weekly Reading Tests, Fresh Read Quizzes, Written Response Quizzes Where does curriculum come from? • Pearson • Teacher Created Materials What is a DVLA? • This is a district assessment, for writing, taken 3 times a year to help guide instruction. • These are not taken for a grade. Homework • A Reading Packet is sent home each Monday which contains 3 pages that practice spelling, vocabulary and the literary element for the week. It is due on Friday. • In addition, 15 minutes of reading should be completed each night.

  14. Science Scope and Sequence 1st Quarter • Describe the function of plant structures • Understand life cycles of plants and animals • Identify plant and animal adaptations 2nd Quarter • Identify basic properties of earth materials • Discuss the layers of the earth • Describe different types of rocks • Describe Fossils 3rd Quarter • Investigate different forms of energy Light Sound 4th Quarter Inquiry Process – questioning, planning, and conduction investigations

  15. Social Studies Scope and Sequence 1st Quarter • Describe rights and responsibilities of citizenship • Describe national symbols and monuments • Discuss the 3 branches and different levels of government • Discuss how laws are made 2nd Quarter • Use resource materials to research people and events of the past • Create timelines to identify time sequences in History 3rd Quarter • Discuss wants vs. needs • Discuss goods vs. services • Discuss different ways to earn $ • Discuss different types of maps • Construct maps, charts, and graphs 4th Quarter • Use resource materials to research people and events of the past • Create timelines to identify time sequences in History

  16. Social Studies/Science Information Where do grades come from? • 30% - Classwork (Activities, Passages/Comprehension) • 30% - Projects (Research) • 40% -Unit Assessments Where does curriculum come from? • Pearson • Foss Kits • Teacher Created Materials Homework • Some research activities • Animal Habitat Project • Biography Project

  17. Character Counts My Goal:Students will be safe, respectful and responsible for their behavior choices. MyCharacter Always Behavior Plan is tied to our school wide plan called Character Counts, and the school wide behavior plan called Character Always. They both are based on the six pillars of character.  Trustworthiness   Reponsibility  Citizenship Respect Fairness  Caring

  18. Important Information Daily Folder • Please check and return to school everyday • Please do not take any papers out • Work In Progress – Activities we are currently working on, but not due yet • Missing Work/Homework – Unfinished work (please check due dates) and homework (Please try and complete these at home so they can be turned in on time) • Monthly Calendar – Behavior Chart Color and important dates recorded Completed Work Folder • Graded work and important school information will be sent home every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in their Completed Work Folder.  • You may keep all of these papers at home.

  19. Important Information Homework • Weekly Reading Packet - Due by Friday   • Nightly Math Page - Due the following day •  Read for 10-15 minutes each night • Occasional Research Activities Grading Policies • All assignments must be turned in within two days of the due date, or a grade of 50% will automatically be recorded. • Test scores 60% or lower can be retaken, if homework has been completed. • 30% - Classwork • 30% - Projects • 40% - Assessments • 0% - Homework

  20. Communication dvusd.org/ss-mcmahon Weekly Newsletter – send via email and posted on our website Contact Information I am usually in the classroom by 8:00 in the morning. The best way to contact me is by email, tiffany.mcmahon@dvusd.org I check my emails before school, during my prep, during my lunch (12:15 - 12:45),  and after school. If you have an emergency after 12:30, please contact the office and they will get me the message. You can also call and leave me a message (623-445-7850), and I will return your call within 24 hours

  21. Common Core Where can I find common core curriculum for third grade? Curriculum link on our website: dvusd.org/ss-mcmahon

  22. Questions?? • Volunteers?? • Email Addresses??

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