Third GradeCurriculum Information

Third GradeCurriculum Information

Meet the TeachersMeet the Teachers

Mrs. Ferrel: Room 11Kathryn.ferrel@ops.org

Mrs. Hemmatazad: Room 10Krystal.hemmatazad@ops.org

Mrs. Whitman: Room 9Robin.whitman@ops.org

Mrs. Ferrel: Room 11Kathryn.ferrel@ops.org

Mrs. Hemmatazad: Room 10Krystal.hemmatazad@ops.org

Mrs. Whitman: Room 9Robin.whitman@ops.org

ReadingReading Harcourt School Publishers “Storytown” Daily Five Daily differentiated small group instruction Daily whole group instruction for

comprehension and vocabulary Study Island and Raz Kids are available for

home use LLI NESA-R in April

Harcourt School Publishers “Storytown” Daily Five Daily differentiated small group instruction Daily whole group instruction for

comprehension and vocabulary Study Island and Raz Kids are available for

home use LLI NESA-R in April

WritingWriting Writer’s Workshop approach Personal narratives and realistic fiction Letter writing Author studies Poetry and figurative language Folktales, tall tales, fantasy Grammar and editing skills

Writer’s Workshop approach Personal narratives and realistic fiction Letter writing Author studies Poetry and figurative language Folktales, tall tales, fantasy Grammar and editing skills

SpellingSpelling Sitton Spelling Emphasis on word patterns No weekly lists Concepts tested after each unit Look for “Words To Learn” lists

after each test Spelling list to take home

Sitton Spelling Emphasis on word patterns No weekly lists Concepts tested after each unit Look for “Words To Learn” lists

after each test Spelling list to take home

MathMath New series, Go Math! Place value, comparing, rounding Addition and subtraction Time, money, and measurement Problem solving Multiplication and division Geometry Math facts NESA-M in April

New series, Go Math! Place value, comparing, rounding Addition and subtraction Time, money, and measurement Problem solving Multiplication and division Geometry Math facts NESA-M in April

ScienceScience

Investigate and describe processes that affect Earth’s surface and space

Investigate and describe life cycles of organism

Observe and describe changes in sound and light

Investigate and describe processes that affect Earth’s surface and space

Investigate and describe life cycles of organism

Observe and describe changes in sound and light

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Community Omaha history Map skills Multicultural awareness Field Trips

Community Omaha history Map skills Multicultural awareness Field Trips

HandwritingHandwriting

Review and practice manuscript handwriting

Learn cursive Legibility and neatness is an

expectation

Review and practice manuscript handwriting

Learn cursive Legibility and neatness is an

expectation

Specials Specials Library (Mrs. Shepoka) Art (Mrs. Koneck) Music (Miss Morrisey) PE (Mr. Kozeal) Guidance (Mrs. Rasmussen) Keyboarding

Library (Mrs. Shepoka) Art (Mrs. Koneck) Music (Miss Morrisey) PE (Mr. Kozeal) Guidance (Mrs. Rasmussen) Keyboarding

BirthdaysBirthdays

Each class celebrates birthdays. Students may choose to bring a

treat. Treats must be store bought.

Each class celebrates birthdays. Students may choose to bring a

treat. Treats must be store bought.

Home to School ConnectionHome to School Connection Reading incentive program: minimum

of 15 minutes each night at home Please check backpacks for notes and

take home folders every night Practice math facts with flashcards Pawnee newsletter biweekly Conferences: October 24 and 25

Reading incentive program: minimum of 15 minutes each night at home

Please check backpacks for notes and take home folders every night

Practice math facts with flashcards Pawnee newsletter biweekly Conferences: October 24 and 25

Questions? Concerns?Questions? Concerns?Please call Pawnee at 734-5011 or email your child’s teacher.

We’re here for you!

We are looking forward to an exciting school year.

Please call Pawnee at 734-5011 or email your child’s teacher.

We’re here for you!

We are looking forward to an exciting school year.