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Welcome to Third Grade

Mrs. Davis

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- Reading: The children read a variety of books throughout the year. Each novel is accompanied by a study guide.
- Vocabulary: The series Wordly Wise is used along with novel-based vocabulary work.
- Writing: Children develop their writing voice through journaling, writing poetry, stories, and plays. Learning to express themselves clearly with grade appropriate mechanics is stressed.
- Spelling: The SRA spelling program is used.
- Handwriting: The D’Nealian cursive handwriting method is used.
- Mathematics: Everyday Mathematics is used along with a variety of other math materials.
Social Studies: The Southwestern and Eastern Woodlands Native American cultures are components of the curriculum along with studying English colonization of North America including Jamestown, Plymouth, and Williamsburg. Various other mini-units are “sprinkled in” throughout the year including women’s studies, “Famous February,” etc.