Mrs. Marie Wold

Reading

Harcourt Trophies is the core for Kyrene’s reading program.

Includes daily practice of phonics and direct reading instruction.

Guided reading instruction that meet the needs of each students reading level.

Individualized reading books Chapter books

Skills taught: Phonics Comprehension Retelling Summarizing Vocabulary Phonemic awareness

Language Arts: Writing Students will create, research, write, conference,

share and publish their writing. Six traits; organize, word choice, ideas, fluency,

voice and conventions. Writing genres for third grade are friendly letter,

personal narrative and creative story. Grammar, Spelling

Spelling

Weekly spelling tests on Friday. Spelling words written in agenda on Mondays. Responsible for studying words at home throughout

the week. Words will be given based on the students needs. Vocabulary, invest in a children’s dictionary. Spelling words are from our reading program the

Harcourt Trophies.

Math

Investigations—Manipulative Math Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley Leveled Practice (Foresman/Wesley) Mountain Math Concepts taught in multiple ways Hands-on activities (Investigations) Homework-daily and will be what was taught in

class that day. Practice math facts at home (x, /, +, -).

Social Studies

Communities Mapping History, Government Geography Continents Careers

Science

Ecology Erosion and

Weathering Rocks Light and Sound Plants

Technology

Power point Microsoft word

-graphing and publishing

Internet -researching

KTTP Typing Adventure

Smart board (interactive) Document camera Videos Wireless Laptops Brain Pop

Handwriting

D’nealian method is used. Students will learn printing

and cursive. Handwriting can be reinforced

at home.

Math

Science,Social Studies,

& Health

Social Studies

Reading And

Writing

Writing

Integrating the curriculum

Across the Curriculum

Homework

*Daily homework given (M-Th) 4 days a week,and will be due the following day. Thursday’s homework is to study for test (s) on Friday.*Students will be expected to read 20 minutes or more each evening. Then have parents sign the agenda that your child read.*Family Journal *Monthly Book Reports

Discipline

The 3 B’s: Be SAFE Be RESPECTFUL

Be RESPONSIBLE *5 Cards *Consistency *High Expectations

Extra Information

*Friday Envelope; Progress Report, and class news letter. *Send a note if your child is leaving early for the day and if

the end of the day transportation changes. *Healthy snacks brought in daily by each student *Let me know of any family changes. *Scholastic Book Orders. *Art Masterpiece & JA (Junior Achievement) parents

needed for our class. Let me know if you would like to volunteer for these positions.

                         

Thank You

I appreciate your support! Together we will make sure your child will have a successful year. Please contact me if you have any questions at 480-541-3736, or mwold@ Kyrene.org Good

Bye!