Third Grade
Third grade is a very busy year. Students are prepared in previous grades for this year as they “buckle down” to cement the core learning they have received and begin a mastering of critical thinking and analysis skills. This goal translates to all areas of third grade study including reading, math, science and social studies. Third graders receive weekly instruction in Spanish, music, physical education and art.
Grammar and sentence structure are a large focus in language arts development. Students begin to diagram sentences and to understand the different functions of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions. Reading is a primary focus in third grade and students are encouraged to try different forms of literature. Book reports and oral class presentations are prepared monthly in order to give children the exposure to different genres and to help them develop a comfort level in their independent language skills.
Math games make the movement into more advanced mathematics fun and exciting. Third graders continue to use the Everyday Mathematics curriculum and they are encouraged to use math games at home as well. Daily homework assignments in mathematics are not unusual and many of these help the student realize and appreciate the use of mathematics in our homes and communities. |
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