This document provides an overview of the curriculum for third grade at a school. It discusses that students will learn social studies and science through projects using books and online resources, with both individual and group work. It also mentions that writing, reading comprehension, and assessment of both group and individual work will be ongoing. The computer lab and library will support learning. Reading instruction will focus on shifting from learning to read to reading to learn using various genres. Spelling, language arts, grammar, math, and independent reading are also covered.

1. WELCOME TOTHIRD GRADE

2. Social Studies and Science ProjectsIncreased research skills using books and internet Sites available through third grade home pageCooperative learning as well as independent assignmentsWriting skills and content reading comprehension improvedOngoing assessment for both group and individual workLibrary and Computer Lab facilitate curriculum agenda

3. Animations, photographs and illustrationsAdjustable reading levelsNarrated videosUsed in classroom and at homePodcast enabled – MP3 formatLessons correlated to Berkeley Science StandardsScience Power

4. Enhance classroom learning and special projectsFocus to incorporate technology into curriculumStudents build technology and keyboarding skills Use state-of-the-art hardware and software (Web 2.0 applications) Computer Lab with Mrs. Driscoll

5. Rubric Based AssessmentMost projects are rubric – basedStudents earn points in each categoryEmpowers students to take charge of their progress

6. Reading InstructionShift from learning to read to reading to learnExposure to a variety of genresComprehension and analysis of textResponding to text, Literature CirclesSelf-selected reading

7. Independent ReadingD.E.A.R. time and at-home reading Buccaneer Book list Long term and short term goals Student conferences with teacherAssessment of independent reading

8. SpellingName a career where an employee is asked to list ten to fifteen words in a column without using spell check or any other resource Spelling is a tool used to communicate in writing.

9. SpellingFriday test - 100% correct1. always2. correctly3. usually4. transfer5. writing

10. Writing sample, 2 wks laterI allwayes spell my words correktly on my Friday test, but it ushualeydosenttransfir to my daily writeing

11. SpellingNot an isolated subjectStudents use tools & resources to spell wordsTransfer into daily writing Student accountabilityDictation assessment

12. Language Arts- Writing

13. RUBRICSScore 1-5*Rubrics cover 3-4 important strands of each trait.*Students score anonymous stories before being scored themselves.

14. Language ArtsGrammar (varied lessons, games, practice)Wordly Wise – two week rotationAt-home practice can be found online

15. Every Day MathResearch-based curriculumHow students learnExtensively researched and field testedBasic skills and conceptual thinking Add, subtract, multiply, fractions, decimals, etc.Evaluate/assess problems

16. You can expect to see…A hands-on, problem solving approachStudents encouraged to solve problems in multiple ways to fill their arsenal of strategiesInstruction that revisits concepts regularly

17. "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..." — Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You'll Go!)

18. "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!" — Dr. SeussWords of Wisdom