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Third Grade
Theme: Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
- The Growth and Development of Our Community
- Understanding Goals:
- Growth is a process.
- Growth causes change.
- Development impacts our world.
August / September
The Author In Me: Roald Dahl, Patricia MacLachlan, Cynthia Rylant, Shel Silverstein
Key Questions:
- How does an author’s style make his/her work more interesting?
- How does an author’s style impact my writing?
- Why do authors write?
- Who am I as an author?
September / October
My World:
- Space – Solar System
- Earth – Landforms, Rocks (Geology), Natural Resources
Key Questions:
- What is the solar system and how does it impact our daily lives?
- What is the earth made of and what are its natural resources?
- Why do we need to protect our earth and how do we do it?
December / January
The Artist In Me: Ansel Adams (photography work), Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses, Diego Rivera
Key Questions:
- How does art represent our world and the changes over time?
- How has art changed over time?
- What are some recurring patterns in art throughout history?
January / March
My Community Past, Present and Future:
- Early Settlers
- Industry
- Economics
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Literature
Key Questions:
- How is my life similar to and different from the lives of early settlers?
- How has our natural environment and community changed over time?
- How does our community sustain itself?
- What are the major industrial and economic forces of our community?
- How do we keep order and safety in our Community?
March-May
- My Community Today
- Local Environment Issues and Conservation
- Plants and Animals
Key Questions:
- What do we know about the plants, animals and natural environment, and why is that knowledge important?
- How do we protect our environment for the future?
- How can I show good citizenship and responsible living in my home, school and community?
A Typical Day
| 8:30 - 8:45 |
Arrival, Welcome, Morning Activities, Individual Work |
| 8:45 - 9:15 |
Group Time
Calendar, weather, Pledge of Allegiance, poetry reciting, class happenings, important events, mini lessons (skills such as phonics, word chunks, singing, creative movement, etc. |
| 9:15 - 11:00 |
Literacy Block - "Independent Time"
Six main activities: Reading Conferences, Writing Conferences, Making Words (phonics/spelling), Independent Reading, Independent Writing, Individualized Spelling.
Although we focus on a lot of skill work during this time, the integrated unit of the month is also evident during this block of time as students often choose to read and write about the theme as it is typically of high interest to them.
*Morning snack takes place during this time. |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Math Block
Alternate days of math mini lessons and then math stations where students practice these skills in meaningful ways. |
| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Bathroom, Wash hands, Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Centers (Thematic Unit) & Small Group/Individual Work
One required center and then choice centers (motor work, visual memory/discrimination/sequencing work, knitting, embroidery/stitch work, chess, manipulatives, puzzles, games, etc. |
| 1:30 - 2:00 |
Outside Play |
| 2:00 - 2:20 |
Standing Ovation, Class Pledge, Reflection Time, Story |
| 2:20 - 2:30 |
Dismissal |
The following teachers come to work with the students during the week:
- Art Teacher
- Music Teacher
- PE Teacher
- Spanish Teacher (twice per week)
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