Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. ~Robert Stevenson
3rd Grade Curriculum
Reading Standards for Informational Text and Literature
RL: Understands main idea & details using strategies RL: Analyzes text for structure, purpose, & viewpoint RI: Understands main idea and details using strategies RI: Evaluates & connects knowledge & ideas RF: Reads grade-level text fluently RF: Understands & uses grade level vocabulary
Writing Standards
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts; Support/justify opinions with reasons Write informational/explanatory texts to examine a topic; Convey ideas and information clearly Write narratives; Develop real or imagined experiences using effective techniques and sequences Effectively uses conventions of standard English Spells assigned words correctly
Speaking and Listening Standards
Presents knowledge and ideas Comprehends material that is read aloud
Mathematics
Operations and Algebraic Thinking OA: Solves problems involving multiplication/division OA: Knows properties of/relationship between multiplication/division OA: Multiply & divide within 100 OA: Solves problems & identifies & explains patterns
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten NBT: Uses place value to perform multi-digit arithmetic
Numbers and Operations – Fractions NF: Develops understanding of fractions as numbers
Measurement and Data MD: Solves problems with measurement & estimation MD: Represents & interprets data MD: Geometric measurement-understands concepts of area MD: Geometric measurements- recognizes perimeter
Geometry G: Reasons with shapes & their attributes
Social Studies
Understands & applies the themes of geography of Michigan Understands how resources drive Michigan’s economy Uses historical thinking to understand Michigan’s past Explains why people create governments & structure of Michigan government Understands ones role as a responsible citizen of Michigan & US
Next Generation Science Standards
Understands Force & Interactions Understands Molecules & Organisms: Structure & Process Understands Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy & Dynamics Understands Heredity: Inheritance & Variation of Traits Understands Biological Evolution: Unity & Diversity Understands Earth’s Systems Understands Earth & Human Activity Understands concepts and skills in Engineering Design (STEM)
Follows School and Classroom Rules Follows directions promptly Demonstrates appropriate work habits Listen & attends appropriately Participates & collaborates in class Organizes self & materials Completes assignments on time
