January 27th

Curriculum Newsletter - Grade 3                                                           January 24, 2020

This letter gives you information about the curriculum taught in the first term of grade three.

Math

In Math this term, students have been specifically working on:

❏     Double digit number operations to create and solve problems with regrouping

❏     Analyzing data - using bar graphs, line plots, counting and surveys to display and interpret data in more than one way

❏     Measuring using non-traditional forms of measurement(ex: pencils, mittens, shoes) for length, width and height

❏     Demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of numbers with answers to 1000 (limited to 1- and 2-digit numerals this term), concretely, pictorially and symbolically

❏     Increasing and decreasing patterns - numerical and non-numerical

Language Arts

Students have explored a wide variety of informational and narrative texts, reading independently, in small groups and as a whole class. When writing, students have practiced writing letters, persuasive letters, book reflections, and summative pieces.

❏     Make predictions, make inferences and draw conclusions

❏     Identify the main idea or topic

❏     Extend sight vocabulary

❏     Read silently with increasing confidence and accuracy

❏     Use textual cues and punctuation to read accurately, fluently and with comprehension

❏     Use phonics and structural analysis to read unfamiliar words

❏     Understand techniques and elements including events, setting and characters when summarizing or retelling

❏     Structure texts using a variety of story beginnings, interesting events, and dynamic endings

❏     Appraise own and others' work, through revisions and editing

❏     Attend to grammar, adding adjectives and adverbs to add interest and detail

❏     Attend to capitalization and punctuation

Social Studies

Students have participated in Social Studies activities this term to connect with the world and learn about :

❏     Citizenship

❏     Identity

❏     Global Connections

❏     Culture and Community

❏     Land and Resources

Science

Students have engaged in and discovered Science this term through scientific inquiry, problem-solving through technology, attitudes, and understandings.

❏     Rocks and minerals

❏     Life Cycles

❏     Testing and Building with a variety of materials

Physical Education

Students have participated in Health and Physical Education through:

❏     Soccer

❏     Fitness Challenges

❏     Basketball

❏     Volleyball

❏     Cooperative Games

❏     Taekwondo

Art

Students have explored natural and man-made forms, exploring depth, detail, and perspective with:

❏     Acrylic paint

❏     Watercolor paint

❏     Pastels and pencil drawings

❏     Recycled materials

Music

❏     The grade three students are listening to the characteristics of different instruments.

❏     They are beginning to identify and sort instruments into their orchestra family (string, percussion, woodwind and brass).

❏     When they listen to a piece of music, they are learning to identify whether it is in a minor or major key.

❏      The grade three students performed three songs at the winter concert.

❏     They demonstrated their ability to sing in a group and take cues from the conductor.