Welcome to Third Grade
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What to Expect?
In third grade we take some bigger steps toward student independence. We use the Reading and Writing Workshop Model to learn to think deeply as readers and communicate with our audience as writers. In math, we utilize Bridges in Mathematics to develop our skills. In social studies, we explore the five regions of the United States through simulated tours. Throughout science, we use the Foss curriculum to investigate our units.
Our field trips are specifically aligned with our curriculum and may include Milwaukee Film Festival and First Stage (language arts), Miller Park (social studies), and Milwaukee Admirals (science) . Additionally students give back to their community through service learning by participating in Socktober. These opportunities provide a well rounded third grade experience.
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Homework Expectations:
Recommended Homework Time:
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Read for a minimum of 20 minutes each night
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Prepare for weekly spelling test
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Complete math homework
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Practice basic math facts
Please refer to your school’s handbook to review the homework guidelines for additional information.
How can you help support your child’s academic success at this grade level?
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Develop a consistent homework routine
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Encourage independent organizational skills
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Communicate concerns directly to the teacher
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Plan appointments and vacations to avoid missed instructional days
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Academic Expectations:
By the end of 3rd grade students will:
Math:
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
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Use multiplication and division with 100 to solve word problems
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Flexibly and efficiently multiply and divide within 100
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Solve problems involving the four operations using a variety of strategies.
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Number and Operations - Fractions
Measurement and Data
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Tell time to the minute
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Calculate elapsed time
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Measure liquid volume and mass using standard units
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Draw and interpret data in picture graphs, bar graphs, and line plots
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Calculate area and perimeter
Geometry
Writing:
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Write for a variety of purposes and audiences including personal narratives, expository writing, persuasive/opinion essays, and adapting and writing fairy tales
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Use technology to support writing
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Apply grade level mechanics: capitalization, spacing, end of sentence punctuation, and commas
Reading:
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Enjoy reading a variety of chapter books and informational text
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Select books to read independently and monitor own comprehension strategies
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text
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Retell stories with details and evidence
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Describe characters and their development
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Use text features
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Compare and contrast texts
Science:
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Learn about the properties of water, the water cycle and weather, interactions between water and other earth materials, and how humans use water as a natural resource
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Explore concepts of magnetism, force, gravity, and interactions. They also work with the engineering design process to build and revise carts
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Observe, compare, categorize, and care for a selection of seeds and plants during the plant’s life cycle
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Study structures of life by observing the behaviors and features of live crayfish
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Investigate skeletal systems using rodent bones, images and models.
Social Studies:
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Explore the geography, economy, political science, and history of the various regions that make up the United States.
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Identify the 5 regions of U.S., its states, capitals, important cities, and landforms
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Recognize the impact of culture and environment on regions of the U.S.
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Understand the influence of landforms and natural resources on regions in U.S.
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