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Third grade is quite a jump from second grade. It is a lot more work from the student, the parent and the teacher. We will be learning new skills and strategies and reading for enrichment and enjoyment.
In 3rd Grade (year at a glance):
START SMART
Unit 1 - Main Idea, Key Details, Characters, Central Message
Writing Focus: Narrative Writing
Unit 2 - Point of view, Author's Point of View, Text Evidence
Writing Focus: Informative Writing
Unit 3 - Text Features, Text Structure, Story Elements
Writing Focus: Opinion Writing
WINTER BREAK
Unit 4 - Compare/Contrast Texts and Fictional Stories
Writing Focus: Narrative Writing
Unit 5 - Cause and Effect, Lesson in a Story, Point of View
Writing Focus: Informative Writing
Unit 6 - Literary Elements: Stanzas, Text Features, Text Structure
Writing Focus: Opinion Writing
Each week, there is a weekly test taken on the computer. Each individual unit has a computer test as well. These tests are of extreme importance.