Third Grade
Reading The third grade reading curriculum is designed to develop skill, reading stamina, independence, and enjoyment. Through a variety of reading experiences, students in third grade engage in learning reading strategies along with reading class novels, author studies, biographies and mysteries. Phonemic Awareness In third grade, phonemic awareness involves isolating, identifying, blending, and segmenting sounds. Grammar Students explore and study the parts of speech. T hey also work on recognizing and fixing fragments and run-on sentences. Word Work In third grade, students apply skills to not only learn word structure but also the meaning of words. Words that have multiple meanings are included. Students apply phonics skills to words, phrases, sentences and stories that contain the specific letter-sound relationships that they are learning. Writing Writing mechanics, the study of English orthography for spelling, and the basic skills for capitalization and punctuation are studied in third grade as students
practice the steps of the writing process to compose their own writings. Mathematics In third grade, the Singapore Math approach is utilized through the Math in Focus curriculum. The concrete- pictorial-abstract methodology of introducing topics and skills through Math in Focus allows students to gain an understanding of concepts through researched based discovery with an emphasis on problem solving, skill consolidation, and a deep understanding in preparation for algebra. Topics studied include addition and subtraction to 10,000, an introduction to multiplication, division, bar models, time, temperature, and fractions. Social Studies Third grade social studies uses Michigan as a through- line for understanding the world. Students learn about the people, places, and products that make Michigan so special. Students will also develop and use research skills to learn about the history of Michigan and current events that impact our state and community today. Third grade geography work focuses on “Connections,” allowing students to see how humans can impact the environment. Students will learn how to use different types of maps and globes to learn about natural features and culture to better understand how we shape the world around us. Using Nystrom’s Encompass program, which focuses on hands-on geography to increase engagement, students will work
2024-2025 ULS Curriculum Guide
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