Third Grade Curriculum
Language Arts: This area includes many disciplines from reading, language, and writing. I will be teaching in a variety of ways to meet the individual needs of my students. Students may be given reading logs to track what they read in school and at home. They will need to be returned the last day of the month.
Spelling: Third grade spelling will focus on spelling patterns, phonics development, and vocabulary. Students will need to complete 3-4 spelling activities either during word work in class or at home during the week.
Math: Third grade is a busy year expanding concepts already learned in second grade like adding and subtracting multiple digits with and without regrouping, but we will also be introducing many new concepts like multiplication and division. It is vital as we move into more complex math concepts that each student has a strong grasp of basic facts. The expectation is that all students will have mastered the multiplication facts through 12 by the end of the year. We will work on basic facts daily with games, practice, or timed tests during the week. However, your support in having your child practice at home is greatly appreciated!
Science & Social Studies: I love these academic areas and will make them as exciting as possible for the students. We will learn through inquiry learning which gets the students thinking critically about the world around them. Social Studies will be taught first semester and Science second semester.
Handwriting: We will be learning cursive this year. For some students this is exciting news and for others they dread even the thought! I will be teaching individual letters and how to connect letters to write words. I will be asking the kiddos to refrain from writing full time cursive until all the letters have been learned.
Spelling: Third grade spelling will focus on spelling patterns, phonics development, and vocabulary. Students will need to complete 3-4 spelling activities either during word work in class or at home during the week.
Math: Third grade is a busy year expanding concepts already learned in second grade like adding and subtracting multiple digits with and without regrouping, but we will also be introducing many new concepts like multiplication and division. It is vital as we move into more complex math concepts that each student has a strong grasp of basic facts. The expectation is that all students will have mastered the multiplication facts through 12 by the end of the year. We will work on basic facts daily with games, practice, or timed tests during the week. However, your support in having your child practice at home is greatly appreciated!
Science & Social Studies: I love these academic areas and will make them as exciting as possible for the students. We will learn through inquiry learning which gets the students thinking critically about the world around them. Social Studies will be taught first semester and Science second semester.
Handwriting: We will be learning cursive this year. For some students this is exciting news and for others they dread even the thought! I will be teaching individual letters and how to connect letters to write words. I will be asking the kiddos to refrain from writing full time cursive until all the letters have been learned.
Grading Policy
Grading Scale:
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%
You can keep track of your child’s grades, lunch account, and attendance through Skyward. Remember, Skyward is updated weekly – biweekly, not daily. All tests will be weighted double.
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%
You can keep track of your child’s grades, lunch account, and attendance through Skyward. Remember, Skyward is updated weekly – biweekly, not daily. All tests will be weighted double.
- Missing and late work will be entered as a zero and the missing box on Skyward will be checked.
- Students will have one week to turn in late work or the score will remain a zero.
- Planners will reflect assigned or missing work.
Homework
Homework
In third grade your child should expect to spend about 30 minutes a night completing homework. Homework will consist of work not finished in class, spelling word practice, math facts, or reading a great book! Occasionally, your child will need to complete special projects outside of class; book reports, research projects, etc. There may also be times when your child will need to complete assignments I assign for extra practice if they are struggling with a specific skill.
In third grade your child should expect to spend about 30 minutes a night completing homework. Homework will consist of work not finished in class, spelling word practice, math facts, or reading a great book! Occasionally, your child will need to complete special projects outside of class; book reports, research projects, etc. There may also be times when your child will need to complete assignments I assign for extra practice if they are struggling with a specific skill.