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Mrs. White’s Third Grade Class
Third Grade Factsheet
The 3rd grade year at Trinity Lutheran School is a year of change and transition for each child academically,
socially, and physically. The year starts with your child as a primary student amd ends as an intermediate student.
We strive to accomplish those things that go with third grade like
- learning how God made us special and unique,
- memorizing multiplication facts,
- using cursive writing,
- doing projects,
- working independently, and
- using reading to learn new things.
These new steps are approached with encouragement and support for your child to develop his/her God-given talents.
I plan to work with you and rejoice with your though the school year.
Third Grade Goals
- To explore various reading genres
Students are given the opportunity to explore many different reading styles. These include: poetry, fiction,
non-fiction, biography, and mystery.
- To develop independent work skills.
Students are given the opportunity to learn to manage work time when given several assignments to work on during
a given period of time. They are alos given independent work time while the teacher is working with other students.
- To work in small groups to accomplish various tasks.
Students have the opportunity to work in small groups through weekly center work, as well as various class assignments.
- To practice oral presentation skills.
Students complete six different projects, which include an oral presentation. Students also share stories and
other assignments with the calss to work on oral presentation skills.
- To work with and identify the steps in Scientific Method.
Third grade includes a variety of science experiments and activities to explore the steps of Scientific Method.
Reading for Grades 3 & 4
In reading, students will be doing both class reading, as well as independent reading.
During class reading time, students will read stories from the textbook as a large group, individually or in
small groups. Students will also participate in book groups.
During independent reading, students will be using a notebook to keep track of their reading progress. The notebooks/journals
will include:
- A list of reading requirements
- A reading list to record books read at home and at school
- Independent reading letters or responses
Students will periodically turn their notebooks in for review by the teacher. These notebooks will serve as
a communication tool between the student and the teacher throughout the year.
Independent reading grades will be based on the following:
- Students will have the following independent chapter book reading requirements for each nine weeks:
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3rd Grade
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300 pages
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4th Grade
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400 pages
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- Students will complete independent reading letters. The letters will be assessed using a rubric similar to
the one on the back of this page.
- Upon completion of a chapter book, the student and teacher will meet for a Book Talk or the student will be
given a mini report form to complete.
Spelling Program
The Spelling Program will enable your child to grow as a speller on a personal level while remaining on track
for the spelling skills required at their grade level. The program consists of three parts: grade level words,
content words, and words chose from the sutdent’s personl writing to practice and learn.
The format includes:
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2nd Semester |
| 3rd |
7 grade level words |
3rd |
7 grade level words |
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2 personal words |
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3 personal words |
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1 content word
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2 content word
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10 total words |
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12 total words |
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| 4th |
7 grade level words |
4th |
9 grade level words |
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3 personal words |
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3 personal words |
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2 content words
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2 content words
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12 total words |
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15 total words |
Spelling Program Format
Word Selection
- All students will have the same grade level specific words and content words.
- Content words will be from our weekly literature, social studies, science or religion curriculum.
- Person words are chosen from a student’s writing.
Class time
- Monday -- Students will receive their words.
- Tuesday - Thursday -- Students will be assigned various activities in order to practice their spelling words.
These activities might include:
- Writing each word three times.
- Writing individual sentences.
- Putting words in ABC order.
- Making word puzzles.
- Doing hands-on activities.
- Friday -- The test will be given over the words by a Spelling Buddy or by the teacher.
When there is a four day week ending on a Thursday, the test will be given on Thursday.
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