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.