One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Andre Gide
What is the first thing a third grader does when he/she walks into Room 16 every morning?a. Unpacks book bagb. Puts notes in the “bin”c. Orders lunch with paw printsd. Gets started writing assignmentse. Greets Mrs. Cap with a,“Good
Morning” and a SMILE!
Who is Mrs. Capriola?
Why does she teach?
Typical Day8:50 Morning Routine
Attendance/Lunch/Schedule* Please be here on time
9:00- 9:50–Specials ,Science, PATHS9:50- 10:35- Specials , Science, Social Studies,
Writing Workshop10:45 – 11:00 – Recess Students may bring a snack or buy one from the cafeteria
Typical Day Cont.11:00-12:00 - Math ClassMajor concepts include:
Numbers and OperationsPlace Value
MeasurementGeometryGraphing
ProbabilityThese concepts are developed through a balanced use of manipulative materials,
various text-based instruction and technology.
Typical Day12:00-12:20- Book Sharing- Mini Lesson12:20-1:00– Lunch & Recess1:05- 1:30- DEAR Time, shopping, reading conferences 1:30-3:15- Reading & Writing Workshop
1:40-2:25Flex CoreSpecials
Physical Education
Art Applied Tech FLES Media FLES
2:30-3:15
Flex CoreSpecials
Science Writer’s Workshop
Music Phys Ed Science Writer’s Workshop
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 9:00 Class
MeetingPATHS
Life Skills
ScienceLab
Laptops/Current Events
Music Art Phys Ed
9:50 Library Phys Ed Applied Tech
Science Writer’s Workshop
Science Lab
1:30 Social Studies
2:30 Global Learning
Applied Tech
In our third grade classroom, reading is taught through a reader's workshop
model. • children read “Just Right” books
independently and with partners
• while I conference with individuals, meet with guided reading groups, and instruct
small strategy groups
Monthly Reading LogBook Talks & Literature CirclesHoughton Mifflin Reading Series
District wideThemesReading strategiesReading response journals
Trade BooksTheme relatedScience contentSocial studies content
Benchmark Tests (Sept, Jan, & May)
If a child reads 30 minutes in school and 30 minutes at home, and this child can read 100
words per minute, how many Magic Tree House books (6,000 words) can a student
read in a week?
The Flashlight Under the Covers
PHENOMENOM
Students will participate in Writing Workshop.What do good writers do? Steps for the writing process:
Brainstorm/graphic organizerFirst DraftBuddy & teacher conferenceRevisionEdit -- self & with teacherFinal Copy
Units to be studied in 3rd grade SS are:America (flag, government, etc…)Maps & GlobesCurrent Events & Global LearningProject ElectionNative AmericansPennsylvania: history, geography, & governmentFamous Pennsylvanians (Biography)Philadelphia (City Planning)Chester County & Tredyffrin/Easttown Economics
Units to be studied in 3rd grade Science are:
PlantsRocks & MineralsLand & WaterChemical TestsEcology
WEEKLY Homework
In the assignment book:
Reading - every night 20-30 minutes log on the monthly reading
calendarbring HM book home to do work
Writing- once a week writing assignmentSpelling- study words, book by WednesdayMath- worksheets and problem solving
activitiesOther- special projects once in a while
What’s most important?
a. Being the richestb. Being the smartest
c. Being loved
Thanks for coming!TOGETHER…….we make a great
TEAM! • notes to kids
• sign up to join us!
Alabama 2010
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