2012-2013 Syllabus for Third Grade Term 4

Teacher: Crystal Henderson

Math Objectives:

1 Understand and represent number relationships among numbers and the four basic operations.

Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates.

d Identify and model representations of fractions (halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, and 6

eighths). (DOK 1)

h2 Recall multiplication facts (0 thru 12). (DOK 2) (tested in Term 4) 6

2 Explain, analyze, and generate patterns, relationships, and functions

using algebraic symbols.

a2 Create, describe, and extend growing and repeating patterns with physical materials and 4

symbols including numbers.(multiplication/division) (DOK 2)

b2 Determine the value of missing quantities or variables within equations or number 6

sentences, and justify the process used. (multiplication/division) (DOK 2)

5 Interpret and analyze data. Explore basic concepts of probability.

a Compare data and interpret quantities represented on tables and different types of 4

graphs (line plots, pictographs, and bar graphs), make predictions, and solve problems

based on the information. (DOK 3)

b Analyze, predict, and model the number of different combinations of two or more objects 4

and relate to multiplication. (DOK 2)

Assessments:  Major test will be given at the end of each mastered objective and will total 90% of the final grade.  Math 4 Today will be given every other Friday and will count as a test. The Content by Term test will be given at the end of the term and will count for 10% of the grade. If a student is absent they will have 10 days to make up the test.  Make up test will be given on Thursday mornings from 8:10-8:40.

Homework/Assignments/Projects:  Homework is completed nightly and due the next morning upon classroom arrival.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to participate in class and complete all class and homework assignments.

Re-teaching and Retesting:

PROCEDURE WHEN A STUDENT FAILS A TEST

A student who fails a test will be offered an opportunity for re-teaching and retesting within 10 days by the classroom teacher.  In that instance the teacher will send home a written notice.  Communication will take place between the teacher and the parent as to the re-teaching times and the date of the retest.  The student must attend the re-teaching sessions to be eligible to retest.  The higher grade of the two tests will be placed in the grading program in the computer.

PROCEDURE WHEN A STUDENT DOES NOT FAIL A TEST BUT THE PARENT/STUDENT WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A RETEST

In accordance with our BPS District Re-teach/Re-test policy, a parent and/or student may initiate a request to the teacher for any test to be retaken (failing or not failing).  The parent should write a note to the teacher, preferably in the student planner or a note attached to the student planner requesting that the specific test be given again to the student.  The teacher will then notify the parent of the re-teaching assignment to be completed AT HOME by the student under the direction and assistance of the parent, the date the assignment is due to the teacher, and the date of the retest.  The assignment will be reviewed by the teacher prior to administering the retest to the student.

Re-testing requests must be made within 10 days of receiving the test grade. In addition, Activity Grades are not eligible for retesting under the current District policy.  Report card grades are final grades for the nine week term.  Those grades are not eligible for a retest as they are not within the 10 day time frame.

Reading Objectives:

1 The student will use word recognition and vocabulary (word meaning) skills to

communicate.

a6 Read 300 to 400 high frequency and/or irregularly spelled words in connected text. (A

third grader should read between 100 and 115 words correctly per minute in connected

text by the end of third grade.) (DOK 2)

e3 The student will identify and use synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms. (DOK 1)

f The student will use context to determine the meanings of unfamiliar or multiple meaning

words. (DOK 2)

2 The student will apply strategies and skills to comprehend, respond to, interpret, or

evaluate a variety of texts of increasing length, difficulty, and complexity.

a3b Text structures – sequential order, description, simple cause and effect, simple

procedure, etc. (DOK 2)

b The student will analyze texts in order to identify, understand, infer, or synthesize

information. (DOK 3)

b11 Identify important themes from texts and examine from more than one point of view. (DOK 3)

b2 Answer literal and inferential questions about main characters, setting, plot, and theme.

(DOK 3)

b4  Identify the stated main idea of a narrative text or the topic of an informational text.

(DOK 3)

b5 Arrange in sequential order a listing of events found in narrative and/or informational text.

(DOK 3)

b6 Identify cause and effect as stated in text. (DOK 3)

b8 Synthesize information stated in the text with prior knowledge and experience to draw a

conclusion. (DOK 3)

b9 Predict an outcome based on information stated in text and confirm or revise the

prediction based upon subsequent text. (DOK 3)

d2 Make connections between self and characters, events, and information in text or among

texts. (DOK 3)

Assessments:  Test will be given weekly. The test will include questions form the story, vocabulary definitions, and weekly skill. If a student is absent they will have 10 days to make up the test.  Make up test will be given on Thursday mornings from 8:10-8:40.

Homework/Assignments/Projects:  A weekly Family Sheet will be sent home at the beginning of each story.  This sheet will include vocabulary words, the weekly skill, and the main idea of the story to assist with homework assignments.  The students will have a project every 5 weeks.  A grade will be given for the project.  Dates and guideline information will be sent home in the planner.  In addition, students will complete a reading fair project for a grade.  The final grade will include the following:

Major tests – 90% and Term test-10%

Course Requirements: Students will have a new reading story weekly. Students are expected to participate in class and complete all class and homework assignments.

Re-teaching and Retesting: Same as above

Language Objectives:

3 The student will express, communicate, or evaluate ideas effectively.

a The student will use an appropriate composing process (e.g., planning, drafting, revising,

editing and publishing/sharing) to compose or edit. . [Note: Editing will be tested under

competency four.] (DOK 3)

a1 Planning • Use a variety of graphic organizers (e.g., Venn diagrams, bubble maps, story

maps, simple outlines, etc.) to generate and organize ideas. (DOK 3)

a2 Drafting • Transfer thoughts from graphic organizers and simple outlines into paragraphs.

(DOK 3)

a3 Revising • Revise paragraphs for organization, to add details, and to clarify ideas. (DOK 3)

a4 Editing • Edit paragraphs using a general rubric (e.g., grammar usage, punctuation, and

sentence structure). (DOK 3)

• Edit for correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling and word usage.

a5 Publishing/Sharing • Publish writing formally and informally using a variety of media.

(DOK 3)

d The student will compose informational text and at least three supporting details. (DOK 3)

d1 Reports (DOK 3)

f The student will generate questions and use multiple sources to locate answers. (DOK 3)

4 The student will use Standard English to communicate.

b The student will use Standard English mechanics to compose or edit. (DOK 1)

b10 Write legibly. (DOK 1)

b9 Spell words commonly found in third grade level text. (DOK 1)

c3b Avoid run-on sentences. (DOK 2)

Assessments:  Test will be given weekly. The students will have practice sheets that they may use as study guides for the test. Spelling words are in the weekly planner for nightly study. If a student is absent they will have 10 days to make up the test.  Make up test will be given on Thursday mornings from 8:10-8:40. The final grade will include the following: English-40%, Spelling-30%, Writing-20%, and Term test-10%.

Homework/Assignments/Projects:  Homework will be given nightly and will be due upon arrival the following day.  Spelling words are written in the planner to assist in homework assignments.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to participate in class and complete all class and homework assignments.

Re-teaching and Retesting: same as above

Science Objectives:

1 Apply concepts involved in a scientific investigation.

a Identify questions and predict outcomes that can be examined through scientific 1

investigations. (DOK 3)

b Describe familiar objects and events using the senses to collect qualitative (e.g., color, 0

size, shape) information. (DOK 1)

c Select and use simple tools (e.g., rulers, thermometers, scales, hand lenses, 0

microscopes, calculators, balances, clocks) to gather information. (DOK 1)

c1 Length, to the nearest half of an inch, foot, yard, centimeter, and meter 0

c2 Capacity and weight/mass, in English and metric systems 0

c3 Time, to the nearest minute 1

c4 Temperature, to the nearest degree 0

d Draw conclusions and communicate the results of an investigation. (DOK 2) 0

e Communicate data by creating diagrams, charts, tables, and graphs. (DOK 2) 1

f Ask questions and seek answers to explain why different results sometimes occur in 0

repeated investigations. (DOK 2)

4 Develop an understanding of the properties of Earth materials, objects in the sky, and changes in Earth

and sky.

c Gather and display local weather information such as temperature, precipitation, clouds, 2

etc., on graphs and use graphs of weather patterns to predict weather conditions. (DOK 3)

c1 Instruments (wind vane, rain gauge, thermometers, anemometers, and barometers) 2

c2 Cloud types (cirrus, stratus, cumulus) 2

c3 Water cycle (evaporation, precipitation, condensation) 3

d Identify the causes and effects of various types of air, land, and water pollution and infer 1

ways to protect the environment. (DOK 3)

e Identify patterns in the phases of the moon, describe their sequence, and predict the next 2

phase viewed in the night sky. (DOK 1)

f Describe the different components of the solar system (sun, planets, moon, asteroids, 5

comets.) (DOK 1)

f1 Gravitational attraction of the sun 0

f2 Phases of the moon 0

f3 Constellations

Assessments: 4 major tests will be given on the objectives when mastered.  Activity grades will be given for scholastic news test. If a student is absent they will have 10 days to make up the test.  Make up test will be given on Thursday mornings from 8:10-8:40.

Homework/Assignments/Projects:  Students will complete a flower diagram project.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to participate in class and complete all class and homework assignments.

Re-teaching and Retesting: same as above

Social Studies Objectives:

2.   Acquire the characteristics to be a responsible citizen in the United States.  (C, H, G, E)

a   Define the necessity and purpose(s) of government in a community.

b    Recognize that there are different forms of government in different communities around the world.

c    Explain the purpose of rules and laws and why they are important to a community

      (e.g., recycling, energy conservation, courteous public behavior, etc.).

e.  Explain the most important responsibilities of local government to the community.

f.    Explain why certain civic responsibilities (e.g., civic protocol, and studying historical figures, etc.) are important to individuals and to the community.

Assessments: 4 major tests will be given on the objects when mastered.  Activity grades will be given for scholastic news test. If a student is absent they will have 10 days to make up the test.  Make up test will be given on Thursday mornings from 8:10-8:40.

Homework/Assignments/Projects:  The student will complete a project in which they will create a postcard about the story of the Statue of Liberty.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to participate in class and complete all class and homework assignments.

Re-teaching and Retesting: same as above