Third Grade Curriculum

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Welcome to Fourth Grade
Curriculum Night
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Presented by

• Ms. Galletti
• Ms. Lee
• Ms. McCallum
• Ms. McNamara
• Ms. Petrizzo
• Mr. Trubilla
• Ms. Williams

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Overview

• Welcome
• From 3rd to 4th
• Writing
• Reading
• Math

• Science
• Social Studies
• Mustang Behavior Report
• Parent Info

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From 3rd to 4th

• High expectations affect report card grades
• More challenging curriculum
• Reading nightly for 30 minutes or more
• Homework neatness accuracy
• Time management
• Planning for long-term assignments
• Study skills
• Independence Responsibility

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Writing Expectations

• Focus on topic
• Organize ideas
• Support topic with details
• Use conventions
• Organize to communicate

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In the Classroom

• Writing notebook
• Choice writing
• Demand writing timed prompts
• Content area writing
• Reading response journals

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Reading Expectations

• Comprehending grade level text
• Words and phrases in context
• Main idea, plot and authors purpose
• Compare and contrast
• Cause and effect
• Inferences
• Research and reference
• Independent reading

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In the Classroom

• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Grammar and mechanics
• Read alouds
• Shared reading
• Guided reading
• Independent reading
• Accelerated Reader (A.R.)
• Battle of the Books (B.O.B.)

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Math Expectations

• Data collection and analysis
• Whole numbers and decimals
• Fractions and mixed numbers
• Geomeasure
• Probability statistics
• Patterning, reasoning,
• and algebraic thinking

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Data Collection and Analysis

• Data and bar graphs
• Circle graphs and line graphs
• Using graphs
• Integrated throughout all strands

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Whole Numbers and Decimals I

• Place value
• Comparing and ordering whole numbers
• Adding and subtracting whole numbers
• Estimating sums and differences
• Algebraic concepts
• Decimals

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Geomeasure I

• Transformations
• Plane figures
• Congruency, similarity, symmetry, grids
• Linear measure
• Area and perimeter
• Capacity, temperature, weight, mass

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Whole Numbers and Decimals II

• Multiplication concepts and facts
• Division concepts and facts
• Multiplying whole numbers
• Multiplying greater numbers
• Adding and subtracting decimals
• Dividing greater numbers

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Geomeasure II

• Relating area and perimeter
• Solid figures and volume
• Time
• Using measures

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Fractions and Mixed Numbers

• Fraction concepts
• Adding and subtracting fractions and mixed
  numbers
• Algebraic concepts
• Multiples, factors, divisibility

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Probability and Statistics

• Probability
• Statistics

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In the Classroom

• Voyages Excursions Anchors
• Subtopic and Topic Tests
• Mid-year and End-Year Tests
• Multiplication Facts!!
• Review Homework

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Science Expectations

• Physical Science
• Earth Science
• Life Science
• Nature of science (process skills)

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In the Classroom

• Textbook
• http//www.eharcourtschool.com
• Leveled Readers
• Labs and investigations
• Notebook/folder
• Quizzes
• Chapter tests

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Social Studies Expectations

• Time, continuity, and change (History)
• People, places, and environments (Geography)
• Government and the citizen (Citizenship)
• Production, distribution, and consumption
  (Economics)

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In the Classroom

• Textbooks
• Interactive Student Notebook
• Chapter Tests
• Projects and reports

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Mustang Behavior Report

1. Follows school and classroom rules.
2. Follows directions.
3. Is prepared for class.
4. Listens attentively.
5. Participates in class activities.
6. Works without disturbing others.
7. Completes work in assigned time.
8. Completes homework assignments
9. Shows effort to do best work
10. Works cooperatively with others
11. Takes care of personal school property.
12. Respects others and is courteous.
13. Practices self control.
14. Respects authority.
15. Behaves appropriately in art.
16. Behaves appropriately in music.
17. Behaves appropriately in P. E.

Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Parent Initials
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Lunch Hallway
Fine Arts Recess
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Parent Information

• SERVE Volunteer Application
• Lunch with your child
• Dismissal procedures
• Student planners

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