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Third Grade Curriculum
Reading: Standard 1: Reading Process Benchmark: Demonstrate phonics. a. TLW recognize consonant blends – 3-letter and digraphs b. TLW recognize compound words c. TLW recognize contractions d. TLW recognize inflectional endings e. TLW recognize syllabication f. TLW recognize r-controlled vowels g. TLW recognize vowel digraphs and diphthongs h. TLW recognize synonyms, antonyms, homonyms i. TLW recognize singular and plural possessives j. TLW recognize base/root words Benchmark: Demonstrate vocabulary skills a. TLW identify grade appropriate sight words b. TLW recognize and define grade appropriate or content appropriate vocabulary Standard 2: Reading a Variety of Texts Benchmark: Demonstrate comprehension a. TLW state the author’s view or purpose b. TLW recognize clue words as a means of sequencing c. TLW use prior knowledge and experience to respond to new information, i.e.: predicting, inferring, drawing conclusions, deducing meaning. . d. TLW identify basic information from texts e. TLW, after reading a selection, summarize their reading with a response f. TLW recognize the use of cause and effect in passages g. TLW locate the main idea in paragraphs h. TLW recognize the story elements: character, plot, and setting i. TLW identify the different literary forms, i.e.: tall tales, folk tales, biographies, fables, historical and realistic fiction Benchmark: Understand self-monitoring and self-correction strategies a. TLW use context clues to determine meaning of familiar and unfamiliar words Benchmark: Demonstrate fluency a. TLW read grade-appropriate text with fluency and expression
Language: Standard 1: Writing Process Benchmark: Write with coherence and organization a. TLW, given a topic sentence, write a paragraph with 3 supporting details b. TLW write a narrative paragraph with a clear beginning, middle, ending Benchmark: Select words that are appropriate to audience and purpose a. TLW compose a friendly letter using the 5 letter parts Benchmark: Correctly apply the rules of mechanics and grammar a. TLW write a statement, question, exclamation, and command sentence b. TLW correctly use pronouns in their writing c. TLW use plurals and plural possessives in their writing d. TLW identify adjectives and adverbs in sentences e. TLW spell 80% of words correctly in spontaneous writing f. TLW write using grade-appropriate punctuation and capitalization in their writing g. TLW correctly apply the rules of grammar Standard 2: ResearchBenchmark: Use general reference materials (dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas, phone book, almanac) a. TLW use a dictionary to locate information Benchmark: Identify and use appropriate parts of a book to locate information a. TLW use the table of contents and index to locate information Standard 3: Listening, Speaking, ViewingBenchmark: Demonstrate listening skills for learning a. TLW listen for information from a selection that is read aloud Benchmark: Demonstrate speaking skills for learning a. TLW ask questions to gain information b. TLW verbalize thoughts clearly c. TLW contribute to a group discussion d. TLW respond appropriately to questions e. TLW identify oral presentation skills Benchmark: Demonstrate viewing skills for learning a. TLW interpret meaning from pictures or video
Math: Standard 1: Numbers and Operations a. TLW read and convert numbers from word to numerical and visa-versa to the 10,000’s b. TLW compare and order whole numbers c. TLW solve 2- and 3- digit addition and subtraction problems with regrouping d. TLW demonstrate rounding to nearest 10 and 100 to estimate e. TLW solve basic multiplication and division problems through 10’s f. TLW multiply and divide a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number g. TLW write a fraction for a part of the whole and for part of a set Standard 2: Data Analysis and Problem Solving a. TLW produce and interpret tables and graphs b. TLW use correct mathematical function to solve problems c. TLW compare numbers using inequality symbols Standard 3: Measurement a. TLW make change from amounts up to $1.00 b. TLW identify correct terminology for units of measure c. TLW determine current time and elapsed time to the nearest minute and hour using an analog clock Standard 4: Algebra a. TLW analyze extended patterns b. TLW solve number sentences with one variable Standard 5: Geometry a. TLW identify open and closed figures
Science/Health: Standard 1: Science as Inquiry Benchmark: Explain investigations in science involving asking questions, finding answers, and comparing the unknown to the known a. TLW demonstrate the abilities necessary for scientific inquiry Standard 2: Physical Sciencea. TLW understand and apply knowledge of how to describe and identify substances based on characteristic properties b. TLW understand and apply knowledge of states of matter and changes in states of matter c. TLW understand and apply knowledge of the concept of conservation of mass/matter Standard 3: Life Sciencea. TLW understand and apply knowledge of organisms and their environments, including the relationships among living and non-living factors in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems b. TLW understand and apply knowledge of environmental stewardship Standard 4: Earth/space Sciencea. TLW understand and apply knowledge of fossils and the evidence they provide of past life on earth b. TLW understand and apply knowledge of the properties, movements and locations of objects in our solar system Standard 6: Social and Personal Perspectivea. TLW apply and understand individual responsibility for own health and personal care
Social StudiesStandard 1: Geography Benchmark: Compare different types of communities a. TLW list the natural resources found in a community b. TLW identify the land forms found in/near a community Benchmark: Show ability to use map skills and tables and graphs a. TLW use a map key to read a map b. TLW solve problems by reading a table and graph Standard 2: History Benchmark: Understand how communities have developed a. TLW describe early communities, i.e.: Native Americans, Pilgrims, Oregon Trail . . . Standard 3.: Political Science and Citizenship Benchmark: Develop individual civic responsibility a. TLW differentiate between a rule and a law Standard 4: Economics Benchmark: Understand principles of economics a. TLW differentiate between goods and services
Art Standard Three: Choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas Benchmark: Examine, select, and use subject matter, content symbols and ideas to communicate meaning a. TLW draw a picture using specific subject matter b. TLW produce a picture depicting a certain mood or feeling Standard Four: Understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures and the roles of art for self and society Benchmark: Know, identify and demonstrate how the visual arts made historical significance to self and society a. TLW identify, describe and interpret art styles of various cultures, such as realism (Grant Wood) and abstract (Picasso) b. TLW recognize that each art style has its own aesthetic values Standard Five: Reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and works of others Benchmark: Understand and describe various purposes, experiments and responses to specific artwork a. TLW describe how experiences influence the development of artwork b. TLW explain there are various interpretations of their own and others visual art Standard Six: Make connections between visual arts and other disciplinesBenchmark: Identify, recognize and use comparisons between visual arts and other disciplines a. TLW explain similarities in visual arts across the curriculum
Music Standard 1: Sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music Benchmark: Demonstrate an understanding of singing on pitch a. TLW sing a variety of songs on pitch b. TLW sing using ensemble skills, i.e.: blend, intonation, dynamics, phrasing, diction c. TLW demonstrate appropriate character in a performance setting Standard 2: Perform on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music Benchmark: Demonstrate independence in performing on instruments a. TLW play specified rhythms on the keyboard b. TLW play specified pitches on the keyboard Standard 3: Read and notate music Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to read and notate rhythm and pitch a. TLW clap specified rhythms b. TLW count specified rhythms c. TLW notate a specified pitch on a staff d. TLW interpret musical signs, i.e.: repeat signs, D.C.al Fine, piano, forte Standard 4: Listen to, analyze, and interpret music Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret music a. TLW execute dance steps to music, i.e.: square dancing b. TLW describe emotions evoked by listening to selected music c. TLW analyze a musical performance
Physical EducationK-5Standard 1: Components of Physical Education Benchmark: Understand pre-activity routine a. TLW demonstrate an appropriate stretching routine b. TLW demonstrate proper physical attire for an elementary physical education class c. TLW demonstrate fast walking/jogging/running during their 5 minute warm-up Benchmark: Understand the components of wellness a. TLW identify many sports as lifetime activities b. TLW identify the correct techniques in the proper care of their bodies c. TLW exercise moderately and strenuously while socializing with classmates Benchmark: Understand the components of individual and team concepts a. TLW identify the basic rules and terminology of each unit b. TLW demonstrate the skills learned for each particular unit c. TLW demonstrate sportsmanlike behavior and attitude d. TLW demonstrate needed safety precautions e. TLW demonstrate responsibility in proper care of equipment f. TLW develop both large and small motor skills
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