welcome to curriculum night third grade. the third grade team mrs. nancy armenta mrs. terry steward...
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Welcome to Welcome to Curriculum NightCurriculum Night
Welcome to Welcome to Curriculum NightCurriculum Night
Third GradeThird Grade
The Third Grade Team
•Mrs. Nancy Armenta
•Mrs. Terry Steward
•Mrs. Shellie Ferrel
Coyote Pledge• I pledge today to do my best in reading
math and all the rest.• I promise to obey the rules in my class
and in the school.• I’ll respect myself and others too.• I’ll expect the best in all I do.• I am here to learn all I can.• To try (do) my best and be all I am.
Carriage Crest Coyotes use the 4 B’s…
• Be Safe• Be a Learner• Be Respectful• Be Responsible*We are trying to teach Responsibility!*
Classroom Expectations
Come every day, on time!Listen and follow directions the
first time.Respect others and their property.Be kind, be safe, and work hard.Cooperate and be Responsible
ELA WorkshopExpeditionary Learning- New curriculum
Each Module (3)Starts with building BackgroundExtended reading and researchExtended writing.
Module 1 – Becoming a Close reader and writing to learn (Informative Writing)
Module 2B- Researching to build knowledge and teach others(Researched-based Narrative)
Module 4= Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others (Opinion writing and public speaking)
ELA WorkshopDaily Focus Lesson (Mini Lesson)
Comprehension StrategiesCritical Literacy/Thinking SkillsDecoding SkillsGenre or Author StudiesLiterary Elements and Features
Responding to TextIndependent Reading
“Just Right” TextReading Response
Guided Reading and Literature CirclesInstructional Reading LevelInstructional Need
Whole GroupAll eyes on same textWord Study
SpellingGrammarVocabulary
ELA WorkshopCommon Core Standards- Reading- Variety of Texts
Use Comprehension StrategiesAsk and answer questionUse text based evidenceExplore non fictionCompare/contrastIdentify Main Idea/supporting detailsCause/EffectWord meaningsSequence/ retell
Writing to respond to reading and LOTS of it!
Literacy Café Menu
• Comprehension• Accuracy• Fluency• Excellent Vocabulary
Behaviors That Support ReadingGet started right away; Stay in one place; Be quiet; Read
the whole time; Increase stamina; Select and read “Good Fit” books.
Good Fit Books?I I look at the book.
P Purpose: What is my purpose for reading it? Fun? To Learn?
I Interest: Am I interested in this book?
C Comprehend: Do I understand it all?
K Know: Do I know all the words?
Mathematics Math Expressions Math Program/Math WorkshopIn CCSS students work for – Mastery Secure/Developing/Beginning Skills
Math Talk -*Solve * Explain *Question *Justify – asking students to explain their thinking.
Problem Solving Skills Math Games and Explorations Basic Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Facts, division and fractions,
Area and Perimeter Think Central- http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/logout.do Develop Deeper understandings We encourage students to come up with creative solutions to problems and
present them while explaining their thinking in order to solve equations and problems.
Assessments• IRLA• DIBELS (for some students)• iReady test• Curriculum-based assessments
and rubrics• Teacher conferencing and data
collection• SBA
Report CardsStandards-Based Assessment-• Student learning assessed based on
grade level targets.• State grade level expectations (CCSS) • Grade based on performance evidence• Speaking and Listening play an integral
part in grades with the CCSSoStudent PortfoliosoGoal SettingoStudent Involved Conferences
Grades are based on numbers 4 = Exceeds state standard (Advanced)
3 = Meets state standards (Proficient)
2= Approaching state standards (Basic)
1 = Below state standards (Below Basic)
*Parent reminder
Example: Bicycle Rubric
4 Child races bicycles Advanced: Exceeds proficiency
standard
3 Child rides independently
Proficient: Meets proficiency standard
2 Child rides with training wheels
Basic: Falls below proficiency standard
1 Child rides on a bike with a parent
Below Basic: Falls well below
proficiency standard
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
•Third Grade used CCSS in Reading, Writing, Language, Speaking, Listening and Math
•More information can be found at : http://www.corestandards.org/ •Information from KSD: http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/Page/3717
HomeworkNightly Homework
Read 20 minutes each night- As a parent, model fluency, expression, and instill a love of reading. Utilize the public library!
Read Good fit books!
Reading logs are always due on MONDAYMath homework will be given almost daily.Wordly wiseSign student planners each day! Edmodo- see next slide
Edmodo My Interactive Webpage
Go to https://kent.edmodo.com/home Create a user name and enter the class code.
You will be prompted to create a password. Once your child is set up they will give you a
parent code Sign in again only this time as a parent. Use
your email and the code. This will link you to your child and I will be able to send messages to you.
We hopefully have it set up so you can write to me on it as well.
We are learning together, so pack your patience
The essence of education is a positive and nurturing learning environment where students can …ask questions, learn from mistakes, celebrate their successes and develop a life long love of learning… as we grow and discover day by day.
This and That:• Thursday Envelopes: Important
communication for parents. Please review contents, sign, and have your child return on Friday.
• Your child needs a pair of headphones or earbuds for computer tasks and tests. Please label them and place them in a Ziploc bag
• If you would like to lend a hand (donate) an item to our classroom pick up a hand off the round table with a needed item listed. We will have a wish list as part of our newsletter as well.
Thanks for ALL you do!
Thank you for coming!
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Best way to contact me is through e-mail. Please see my website information.
I will try to always post weekly homework
Thank you for being such an integral part of your child’s learning journey.