Mrs. Lisa Brubaker Mr. Ken CaudleMs. Virginia Davis Mrs. Cindy ResendesMrs. Connie Ngo Mrs. Maria Glazener

Welcome to

Third Grade

Responsibilities• Follow school, classroom, and bus rules!• Have supplies ready each morning.• Independence is recommended.• Start Morning Work quickly.• Homework completed Monday-Thursday and is

returned the next day.• Long range projects & studying for tests require

planning.• Take Home Tuesday folder – send back signed on

Wed.• Calling home for left items is not encouraged.• Bring Library books back in a timely manner.• Wear sneakers on PE day.• Working cooperatively with classmates promotes learning.

Math

• Common Core Essential Standards provide the foundation for our instruction.

• System-wide Pacing Guide used to plan what is taught each Quarter.

• Students will be asked to explain their math thinking often!

• 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice will be used to facilitate students’ mathematical thinking as they problem solve in math.

Math Units

1st Quarter• Unit 1 - Applying Place Value to Addition and Rounding• Unit 2 - Exploring Perimeter• Unit 3 - Developing an Understanding of Fractions• Unit 4 - Exploring Multiplication

2nd Quarter• Unit 5 - Using Addition and Subtraction• Unit 6 - Telling Time and Problem Solving• Unit 7 - Reason with Shapes• Unit 8 - Develop Multiplication Strategies

Math Topics

3rd Quarter• Unit 9 - Solve Problems with Mass and Volume• Unit 10 - Measure Perimeter and Area• Unit 11 - Explore Division & Relate to Multiplication• Unit 12 - Compare Fractions/Models

4th Quarter• Unit 13 - Multiply and Divide and Problem Solve• Unit 14 - Data with Fractional Amounts• Unit 15 - Investigate Linear and Area Measurement• Unit 16 - Fluency in Problem Solving

Parent Support With Math

Have your child explain his/her math thinking. Review homework.

Use flashcard drill to become fluent with facts. Encourage double-checking of all math work.

Use math vocabulary. Use the calculator.

Use problem-solving strategies. Use on-line math games for practice in all math topics.

Common Core ELA Standards

Focus on both reading of literature and informational reading.

Expectations are for students to dig deep into what they read – comprehension and vocabulary work will have more rigor.

Reading Pacing Guide

• Unit 1 – Main Idea and Supporting Details/Context Clues

• Unit 2 – Sequence, Cause & Effect, Compare and Contrast

• Unit 3- Character Analysis and Research• Unit 4 – Central Message and Point of View• Unit 5 – Character Comparison/Cause & Effect• Unit 6 – Point of View

Reading – Comprehension Skills

– Sequence -Drawing Conclusions– Author’s Purpose -Cause and Effect– Character -Context Clues– Setting -Visualizing– Plot -Generalizing– Fact and Opinion -Steps in a process– Main idea/supporting details– Summarizing – Compare and Contrast– Predicting– Graphic Sources– Text Structure

3rd Grade Readers

Move from picture to chapter books.

Read fiction, nonfiction, informational materials, all genres.

Comprehend and analyze what is read.

Read for longer periods of time.                                                        

DIBELS - Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills

TRC – Text Reading and Comprehension

Dibels assessments provide insight into your child’s reading fluency levels and comprehension levels. Look for a Home Connect Letter once we have completed the Beginning of Year assessments for information for you to support your child’s reading progress.

Third graders will be assessed with the Beginning of Year Dibels assessments starting in September.

Third Grade Writing Skills

– Create written texts using correct capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and organization.

– Create a good paragraph with a topic and closing sentence, as well as lots of elaboration and detail.

– Correct use of grammar and its elements– Use strategies for spelling.– Learn to edit and revise

Quarter 1 – Narrative StoryQuarter 2 – Argument/OpinionQuarter 3 – Information/ExplanatoryQuarter 4 – Year End Review

Ongoing focus on written responses to reading using details from the text to support the response. This will be done across the content areas.

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Social Studies-New Essential Standards in Place

Unit 1

5 themes of geography (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regionsAbsolute and relative locationHow people adapt to different environmentsComparison of various regionsMaps and globes

Unit 2

Local GovernmentDevelopment of local governmentStructureHow it serves citizens3 BranchesHow citizens participate in the community

Unit 3

History of local and regional communitiesKey local historic eventsAnalyze the impact made by local historic figuresIdeas that were significant in the development of local communities

Unit 4

Change over time for events, people, placesIdeas that led to the development of communitiesHow historical events affect a communityHistorical evidence of community change over time.

Social Studies continuedUnit 5

Analyze the impact made by diverse historical figures in local communitiesCompare language, foods, and traditions of various groups in the local communityExemplify how various groups show artistic expression in the local communityUse non-fiction texts to explore how cultures borrow and share (food, clothes, art, etc.)

Unit 6

Explain how locations of regions and natural resources affect economic developmentExplain why people become entrepreneursGive examples of entrepreneurship in regions of our stateExemplify how citizens adapt, change, and protect the natural environment

Content Reading

Informational reading with our social studies topics is important to each child’s comprehension progress.

Projects and Tests

The 3rd grade teachers provide project information ahead of time.

Major social studies tests will be announced and a study guide provided along with in-class review.

ScienceNew Essential Standards in Place

1st QuarterFunction of plant structures: roots, stems, leaves, flowers.How environment affects plant growth and survival.Stages of life cycle of a plant.Properties of sand, clay, and humus that support plant survival.

2nd QuarterPatterns in the earth/moon/sun system.Shadows as caused by Earth’s movement.

Earth’s freshwater and saltwater features: oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, and glaciers.Land features: volcanoes, mountains, valleys, canyons, etc.

3rd QuarterStructure and properties of matter as they undergo change.Solids, liquids, gases.Changes due to heat.

Transfer of energy from one object to another.

Motion and factors that affect motion.

4th QuarterHuman body systems for protection, movement, and support.Functions of the skeletal and muscular system.Skin’s role in protection and health.

Grading

A 93-100

B 85-92

C 84-77

D 70-76

F 69 & Below

The revised 3-5 report cards also are tied in with Power School, the online student information tool. This allows parents to view their child’s progress in class assignments and participation. Please use this resource!Further info on how parents access this will be coming in October.Your child will receive grades in: Reading, ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies.

Quarter Tests and End of Grade

Quarter Tests - a reading and math quarter test will be given to all 3rd graders to determine if the standards for the quarter were mastered. These tests are created by our Central Office Assessment teams.

1st Quarter Testing Dates: Reading – Monday, Oct. 27th

Math – Tuesday, Oct. 28th

End of Grade testing dates will occur in the last 10 days of school.

End of Grade tests are developed by DPI.

If your child is a 3rd Grader:

Your child will be assessed in reading at the beginning,

middle and end of the year.

Those assessments will give information to the teacher about the instructional needs of your child.

Your child will take the North Carolina End of Grade Test at

the end of third grade.

Additional Info Field Trips and Programs have been scheduled. Notice went home to parents in THT

today.

We encourage use of the Online Pay System. Trips will be listed under Third Grade.

On out of county field trips we strongly recommend a Notarized Parent Permission form completed with medical emergency info and contacts.

Getting Field Trip Permission Forms and Fees back quickly is a great help!

Parent ROADMAP for ELA and MATH went home in THT today!

Grade Parent will be needed to help with afternoon activities. Your child’s afternoon teacher will be communicate with you when the time comes.

Questions?

Please send an email to your child’s specific teacher.

W h a t c a n I d o t o h e l p m y c h i l d ?

Find some time for reading every day. Be sure to read books that your childenjoys. If you have selected a book,and then find you are not interestedin it, stop reading it and selectanother one. Even 15 minutes a day will make a bigdifference in your child’s achievementand enjoyment of reading. Take books with you and your childeverywhere you go. Support your child’s readingexperience by talking about the booksand helping them understand andinterpret what they read. In addition to reading books, childrencan practice their reading skills byengaging in many different onlinereading experiences. Encouraging your child to continueflexing his or her reading muscles isthe single most important thing youcan do to help develop literacylearning. Make reading together fun!