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INTRODUCING OUR THIRD GRADE TEACHERS…

Ms. Johnson
Voice mail :  481-8288 ext. 29
e-mail:  [email protected]

Mrs. Scafasci
Voice mail :  481-8288 ext. 16
e-mail:  [email protected]
 

Mrs. Sykes
Voice mail :  481-8288 ext. 21
e-mail:  [email protected]
 

In 3rd grade reading comprehension continues to be so very important. 

*As you read together ask your child lots of questions to make sure they are understanding and can respond to what they are reading. 

*Also create a family “good book” journal and write about your favorite stories to increase retelling.  You can also write about good movies you watch together.

*Remember reading to your child is just as important and having them read to you!

*Create math story problems while grocery shopping and playing board games at home.

Doing these things will help get your child ready to take the language arts and math MEAP tests next year in 4th grade!!!
 

 In 3rd Grade we use the Literacy Tree Reading Program.

Literacy Tree Units
What Courage!
Who Knows?
Imagine That!
How Funny!

At Kettering the MLPP (Michigan Literacy Progress Profile) and Edvision are used to evaluate each student’s instruction level, plan for classroom instruction, and to evaluate student learning.

Although language arts instruction varies based on the needs of each individual student, in 3rd grade these are the areas of focus for mastery learning…

Oral Reading and Retelling
Sight Words

We use the Four Block model 
(guided reading, independent reading, writing, and phonics)

*see writing rubric in homework kit

The Accelerated Reader program tests kids on books at their independent reading level.
 

Our new math program is called Investigations.  This program is aligned with the Michigan Mathematics Curriculum.  Keeping in mind that no one math program reaches all learners, many supplemental materials are used by our teachers to promote success for all! 

Accelerated Math program is available for grades 1-5.

Third Grade Investigations Units

Math Thinking
Flips Turns
From Places
Landmarks In 
Up Down
Combining Comparing
Turtle Paths
Fair Shares
Exploring Solids
Things Come in Groups

*use QDPA in your homework kits
 
 
 

Each unit of study incorporates the two fundamental strands of the Michigan Science Curriculum …

*Constructing  new scientific knowledge 
*Reflecting on scientific knowledge

3rd Grade Science Units

Life Science
Organization of Living Things
Heredity
Evolution
Ecosystems

Physical Science
Matter and Energy
Waves and Vibrations-Sound

Earth Science
Solar System, Galaxy, and Universe

*Use the Science Experiment chart in your homework kit and do many science experiments at home.

Our social studies curriculum is aligned with the Michigan Curriculum Framework.  Each year’s curriculum K-5 incorporates Historical Perspective, Geographic Perspective, Civic Perspective, Economic Perspective, Inquiry, Public Discourse and Decision Making, Citizen Involvement, Core Democratic Values, Constitutional Principles, Economic Principles, and Geographic Themes. 

3rd Grade Social Studies Units
Our Nation, the United States
The Northeast Region
The Southeast Region
The North Central Region
The Rocky Mountain Region
The Southwest Region
The Pacific Region
Economics
Community Projects and Issues

*Use the Core Democratic Values and Constitutional Principles in homework kits at home to help with creating rules and making family decisions.