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Third Grade Teachers!!
"Together, we can help your child reach his or her full potential... and enjoy school!"
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In third grade, the students should be able to handle...
Math | Reading | Social Studies | Language Arts | Science
-Use reasoning ability for problem-solving
-Add, subtract whole numbers in problem-solving situations
-Read, write and order whole numbers to 10,000
-Know basic multiplication and division facts for 0-9
-Tell time to the minute and work with money
-Measure cups, pints, quarts, gallons, length, weight, and temperature
-Analyze base words, prefixes and suffixes
-Use context clues, glossary and dictionary to determine word meaning
-Comprehend a story-problem resolution, character, plot, setting, sequence of events
-Distinguish fiction from non-fiction, realistic fiction from fantasy, biography from autobiography
-Summarize major points from stories and informational texts
-Distinguish cause/effect, fact/opinion
-Describe communities and people in several parts of the world in terms of how they live and how their environment influences how they live
-Understand family life today and how it compares to family life in the past
-Know and locate the continents, oceans, equators, and poles
-Locate features on a map using a legend or key
-Write personal pieces and be able to revise and edit
-Write complete sentences using appropriate punctuation
-Write 3-4 sentence paragraphs
-Spell basic sight words correctly as well as develop spelling capabilities
-Know that earth consists of rock, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere
-Understand earth's relationship to the sun, including concepts of heat, light, orbit, rotation and revolution
-Know that animals and plants require air, food and water
-Recognize learning can come from observation and simple experiments
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Art Mr. David Smith
Phy-Ed Mrs. Pam Daniels
Guidance
We welcome your partnership in helping your student achieve success in school. By working and talking together, we can create a very positive learning environment.
Ways to keep in touch:
-Parent-Teacher conferences (November and March)
-Monthly newsletter
-Quarterly grade reports and progress reports
-Field trip notices
-Parent-Teacher notes and telephone calls
-Daily log
Field Trips and Special Events:
-Fall SAGE field trip
-Polar Express Play
-Winter Concert
-Spring Concert
-Spring SAGE field trip
-Burnett County field tripIt is very important for your student to continue the learning process at home. Daily homework deepens your child's understanding of what is being taught in the classroom. It also reinforces the study skills necessary to really learn the concepts and material presented by the teacher.
Daily Homework Expectations:-Recommended time: 20-30 minutes
-Review and practice math facts
-Study weekly spelling lists
-Complete homework
-Read with your child at least 60 minutes per week
Study Skill Expectations
-Regular use of assignment notebook
-Complete and return daily work sheets
-Prepare for upcoming tests
-Begin to evaluate own work by proofreading
-Display organizational skills and show responsibility
-Strive to produce neat and legible workMeasuring Your Child's Learning Progress:
Wisconsin Reading Comprehension test:
-This is a test given each spring to third-grade students. It is used to identify your child's reading level as compared to statewide proficiency standards for third-grade children. Test results will show your child's level of skill in understanding what is read. If improvement is needed, you and the teacher can discuss a plan for remedial instruction.
Individual Student Portfolios:
-This is an individual sample of the child's work and skills.
Terra Nova Assessment:
-This is a test given in the spring of the year. This assesses the child in all areas.
Updated by:
Paige Kelley
9/29/09
