Welcome to

The Corner RoomRoom 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?

a.Unpacks book bagb.Puts notes in the “bin”c.Orders lunch with paw printsd.Gets started writing assignmentse.Greets Mrs. Cap with “Good Morning” and a SMILE!

Who is Mrs. Capriola?

Typical Day8:40-8:55 Morning Routine

Assignment Books/Reading Logs checked daily Attendance/Lunch/Schedule

* Very important to be here on time8:55- 9:45–Specials, Science, Laptops, WW9:50- 10:30- Specials, Writing Workshop10:35 – 10:50 – Recess Students may bring a healthy snack or buy one from the cafeteria10:55-11:55 - Math Class

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- LBDsmall groups, guided readingPurple folder (peek)

In our third grade classroom, reading is taught through a Reader's Workshop

model.

•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!

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

1:40-2:25Flex CoreSpecials

Physical Education

Art Applied Tech FLES Media FLES

2:30-3:15

Flex CoreSpecials

Science Writer’s Workshop

Music Phys Ed Science Writer’s Workshop

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 STRINGS

Day 5Challenge

Day 6 8:55 Writer’s

WorkshopLaptops

Phys Ed Writing Workshop

Phys Ed Art Music

9:45 Media Science Lab

Media PATHSScience in class

Writer’s Workshop

Science Lab

1:00 Independent Reading & Conferences

1:30 Social Studies

2:30 Global Learning

Social Studies

The Flashlight Under the Covers

PHENOMENON

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.

Reading from the Book Whisperer

Units to be studied in 3rd grade SS are:America (flag, government, etc…)Maps & GlobesCurrent Events & Global LearningProject ElectionNative AmericansPennsylvania: history, geography, & governmentFamous Pennsylvanians (Biography)Philadelphia (City Planning)Chester County & Tredyffrin/Easttown

Units to be studied in 3rd grade Science are:PlantsRocks & MineralsLand & WaterChemical TestsEcology

Weekly HomeworkIn the assignment book:Reading - every night 30 mins- daily reading

log read the same book at home and

schoolWriting- once a week writer’s notebook goes homeSpelling- 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

Our Tree Named STEVE!Our Tree Named STEVE!

Thanks for coming!TOGETHER…

we make a great TEAM!

•notes to kids•Peace Day ~ tomorrow

Welcome to

The Corner RoomRoom 16

Who is Mrs. Capriola?

10:50-11:50 - Math ClassMajor concepts include:

Numbers and OperationsPlace Value

MeasurementGeometryGraphing

ProbabilityThese concepts are developed through a balanced use of manipulative materials,

various text-based instruction and technology.

Math HomeworkMonday - 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

OtherMad 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%

Show Movie- Now!

Thanks for coming!TOGETHER…

we make a great TEAM!

•notes to kids•Peace Day ~ tomorrow