Spring-Ford Area School District Third Grade Subject Objectives 

Reading

Recognize reading as a source of pleasure and
    information         
Summarize a passage or story
   Compare and contrast characters or events
Identify the sequence of events in a paragraph or 
    story
Draw conclusions about a situation and make 
    generalizations and predictions
Identify the main idea and supporting details in a 
    paragraph or story
Identify the cause and effect of a given event
Use phonics skills to decode unknown words
Use context clues to determine the meanings of 
    unknown words  
Identify homophones, antonyms, and synonyms
Read orally with smooth phrasing and expression

In addition to these skills, the English objectives listed below are integrated into the reading program.  The reading grade is affected by application of the English objectives as they are introduced within the context of the reading program.

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English

Identify and write complete sentences
Identify the subject and predicate part of a sentence
Identify and write nouns--- singular, plural, common
    proper, and possessive
Identify and write verbs---action, linking, and  
    helping; present, past, and future tense
Write sentences with subject and verb agreement
Use correct punctuation---periods, commas, 
    exclamation points, question marks, and apostrophes
Use the writing process to develop writing skills

There will be six book reports assigned during the year.  The English grade is affected by application of English skills in daily writing activities.  Enjoyment of writing will be encouraged through creative writing activities.

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Spelling

Learn and remember the spelling of high frequency 
    core spelling lists (15 word list)
Spell the core words correctly every day, all day long 
    in every subject
Demonstrate mastery of all previously learned words

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Handwriting

Cursive writing expected by the end of October
    Palmer Method

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Math

Use whole numbers and equivalent forms to 
    represent situations
Compute, measure, and estimate with whole numbers 
    to solve problems.  Calculators and computers are 
    tools which can be utilized in these processes
Apply concepts of patterns and relations to solve 
    problems
Formulate and solve problems using the basic four 
    mathematical processes
Understand and apply the basic concepts of algebra, 
    geometry, probability, and statistics to solve
    problems
Evaluate, infer, and draw appropriate conclusions 
    from charts, tables, and graphs showing the 
    relationships between data and real-world situations
Make decisions and predictions based upon collected 
   data

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Social Studies

Identify and name the continents and oceans of the 
    world
Read maps using the map key, symbols, compass 
    rose, and scale
Locate places on a map or globe
Learn and use the cardinal and intermediate 
    directions-north, south, east, west, northeast, 
    northwest, southeast, and southwest
Determine latitude and longitude on a map
Compare / contrast geography of the United States
Understand Earth's resources and conservation
Understand different cultural groups and minorities
Understand government and rules with a respect for 
    human rights, traditions, and symbols
Develop understanding of current events

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Science and Health

Where is the Moon? /Solar System
Mystery Powders
Safety
Structures
Nutrition
Mealworms
Drug Awareness

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Integration
Use the central concept of "Adaptations" as an overlay to 
    the various content areas
Show similarities and differences
Allow application of broad knowledge
Pull curriculum together

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Pro-Social Skills Program
Develop responsible behavior
Internalize sense of shared responsibility within the school
community
Identify and apply the pro-social skills steps:
   -Stop and Think!
   -Good Choice / Bad Choice?
   -Follow Steps.
   -Just Do It!
   -How Did I Do?
Use the Stop and Think program to master the skills:
   -Listening
   -Following Directions
   -Problem Solving
   -Self-Control
   -Respect of Self and Others

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Study Skills

Concept / Skill             Student Outcomes (Objectives)
Memorizing             ....use memory strategies (mind
                                     pictures, questions, rhymes,
                                     mnemonics, association, etc.)

Outlining                  ....make a three word outline using
                                     a main idea word and two major
                                     detail words

Organizing              ....report information orally or in 
Information                 written form

Preparing
Written Reports     ....brainstorm for choosing and / or
                                    refining the topic
                                ....check encyclopedia and other 
                                    sources
                                ....confirm topic with the teacher
                                ....formulate potential outline (title,
                                    headings, subheadings)
                                ....develop note taking system
                                ....take notes
                                ....review notes for important 
                                    statements
                                ....write first draft
                                ....add visual aids to enhance report
                                    confer with teachers, an adult, or 
                                    another student
                                ....rewrite reports
                                ....proofread
                                ....write table of contents
                                ....make title page
                                ....number pages
                                ....prepare a cover

Preparing Oral       ....choose topic
Reports                  ....find information on topic
                                ....write key phrases (take notes)
                                ....organize phrases into an outline
                                ....check pronunciation of all words
                                ....supplement report with audio and/or
                                    video aids (ex. pictures, tapes, films)
                                    practice giving report aloud to
                                    others
                               ....speak slowly and clearly
                                   look at his / her audience

Preparing               ....ask what will be covered on test
for tests                  ....gather and organize all information
                                ....plan to allow appropriate study time
                                ....list or underline key words
                                ....skim previously read materials
                                ....review notes
                                ....use a variety of trial tests in order to
                                ....describe strategies needed for
                                    various types of tests

Taking tests           ....underline key words in directions

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