Mrs. Giannandrea teaches 3rd grade at Hornung Elementary School. She outlined her curriculum which includes word work using the Wordsmith program, an Everyday Mathematics curriculum, social studies focusing on Michigan history, and a reading workshop using the Lucy Calkins curriculum. She also covers writing, science, cursive, keyboarding, technology and STEAM activities. Classroom policies and ways to contact Mrs. Giannandrea were also provided.

1. Mrs. Giannandrea’s 3rd Grade
Hornung Elementary School
Curriculum Night 2019

2. Hello!
• Mrs. Giannandrea (JON ON DRAY UGH)
• 13th year teaching for Brighton Area Schools
• Brighton Graduate
• Aric, Alex & Ella
• Grandson Wyatt – 8 months
• Finished master’s degree in Computer Tech Ed

3. Mrs. G

4. Word Work
• Wordsmith – CR Success Learning
• School-wide
• Monday – pretest, concept introduced, letter home with
word list
• Tuesday – Sort it activity in workbook
• Wednesday – related activities: games, workbook
assignments etc.
• Thursday – Study It: Review torn out of workbook and sent
home
• Friday – Assessment
• Spellingcity.com – practice while playing games with the
words

5. Math Curriculum
• Everyday Mathematics Curriculum K-6
• Spiraled – see new concepts daily
• Games
• Online component – usernames & passwords
on the inside of agendas
• Homelink homework almost every night
• App games for devices
* Prodigy

6. Social Studies
• Our Michigan Adventure Text Book
• Geography, economy, history and government
• Michigan Native Americans & Ojibwa
Language
• Lansing Field Trip
• Project Based Activities

7. Reading Workshop
• Lucy Calkins Curriculum
• Anchor texts
• Reading Groups
• Biblionasium.com
• WIN Time
• Lexia

8. Writing Workshop
• Workshop format: mini-lesson, demonstration,
independent writing time to practice skill
• Writing process
• Google Docs for personal narratives and essays
• Website for non-fiction and research
• Published Book for realistic fiction stories
• Letter writing

9. Science
• Phenomenal Science Curriculum
• STEM based activities & inquiry learning
• Force & Motion
• Weather
• Animals & Habitats

10. Cursive & Keyboarding
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Workbooks
• Dance Mat Typing
• Chromebook Typing App

11. Technology
• Chromebooks
• Website to enhance Curriculum:
http://mrsgiannandrea3.weebly.com
• STEAM (Media Center – Tuesday afternoons)
• Twitter  @mrsg3rd
• Gmail Accounts
• Game based and project based learning activities
– Kahoot, Prodigy, GoAnimate, Animoto, Storybird,
SeeSaw

12. Classroom Policies
• Student Agendas
• Snacks
• Water Bottles
• Headphones
• Class Dojo
• Birthday Treats
• BOB our classroom mascot
• Newsletters
• Parent Helpers

13. Contacting Me
• Phone at school: 810-299-4450 ext.72106
• Twitter : @mrsg3rd
• Email: giannaa@brightonk12.com
• Website:
http://mrsgiannandrea3.weebly.com