3rd Grade Full Curriculum: Reading, Writing, Math Learning Pod (4X/Week)

This class will cover a full year of third-grade reading, writing, and math curriculum based on common core standards. Learners are welcome to join the class at any time. Although some class content will build from the previous week, it will not prevent the new learner from understanding the concept we are covering during the current week. For example, some weeks, learners may choose to continue a writing piece they started in a previous class, or we may continue reading a book we started in a class prior. In both these circumstances, new learners will be given all the information they need to be successful in class. 

 I am an experienced teacher with nine years of teaching experience. Over the past six years, I have taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade at my local public school, teaching all subject areas(reading, writing, math, phonics, science, and social studies). I am excited to learn with your learner this school year!

I believe in meeting learners at their current academic level and providing an encouraging learning environment to facilitate meaningful learning. Learners should come to class with paper and pencil or whiteboard. I encourage discussions and lots of interaction but also understand some learners prefer to refrain from participating and enjoy listening to class discussions. 

Each subject taught (reading, writing, math) will include a mini-lesson, group practice, and independent practice. The mini-lesson will include the new teaching point, which the teacher will demonstrate using interactive slides and/or Jamboard.  Math instruction will consist of a worksheet provided by the teacher each week. If you wish to print the worksheet, you may do so, or learners can follow along using a whiteboard or piece of paper while I share my screen during the lesson. 

**This is an ongoing class, so join anytime, as new concepts will not depend on previous classes. Although some weeks' content will build from the previous week, it will not prevent the new learner from understanding the concept we are coving during the current week.**

⭐⭐⭐I cannot share class recordings as per agreements with publishers, who have granted permission to use specific materials under the condition that videos are not posted. Your understanding and cooperation in respecting these agreements are greatly appreciated.
Additionally, please note that refunds will not be issued for missed classes. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to our shared learning experience. ⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐From June  through August 18th, 2024 the class will practice math, reading, and writing strategies to prepare for fourth grade. This will prepare learners for more complex 4th grade concepts. I will include introductions to 4th grade topics. ⭐⭐⭐


Math topics taught:
Understand Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Multiplication Facts:  Use Patterns
Apply Properties:  Multiplication Facts for 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Use Multiplication to Divide:  Division Facts
Fluently Multiply and Divide within 100
Connect Area to Multiplication and Addition
Represent and Interpret Data
Use Strategies and Properties to Add and Subtract
Fluently Add and Subtract within 1,000
Multiply by Multiples of 10
Use Operations with Whole Numbers to Solve Problems
Understand Fractions as Numbers
Fraction Equivalence and Comparison
Solve Time, Capacity, and Mass Problems
Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes
Solve Perimeter Problems

⭐⭐⭐Through mini-lessons, Reading topics will include comprehension, accuracy, and fluency strategies. All lessons will be taught through reading a book together. The teacher will provide the book needed at least 2 weeks ahead of time. ⭐⭐⭐ CURRENT BOOK LEARNERS WILL NEED IS "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary.

 Thinking about the story.
 Asking, “Does it look like a word I know?”
 Asking, “Does it sound like a word I know?”
 Trying out the different sounds.
 Searching for clues to figure out what
words mean.
 Using context clues to figure meaning
Working out figurative language phrases... 
Previewing and predicting
Retelling
Learning about characters
Lessons learned from the book
Scooping words and phrases
Comprehension check
Stop and Jot
Strategies to figure out tricky words
How to use more than one reading strategy at a time

Writing topics taught:
Narrative writing
Informational writing
Persuasive writing
Fictional writing


Monday and Wednesday: Reading and Writing Lessons
Tuesday and Thursday:  Math Lessons

                                       
Week 1: Sept. 1st  (This week will be a 3 day week due to the holiday. Families will be refunded for Mondays missed class)
              Reading: Comprehension check
              Writing: Find ideas that matter to you 
              Math: Place Value

Week 2: Sept. 8
              Reading: Predicting what will happen next
              Writing: Grabbing your readers attention (hook) and finding your storytellers voice by showing not telling
              Math: Place Value

Week 3: Sept. 15
              Reading: Learning about characters and Retelling
              Writing: Continue Narrative Writing
              Math: Place Value

Week 4: Sept. 22
              Reading: Word solving strategies
              Writing:  When to start a new paragraph and Conclusion
              Math: Multiplication and Division 

Week 5: Oct. 1
              Reading: Using context clues
              Writing: Editing and shared writing day
              Math: Multiplication and Division 

Week 6: Oct. 8
             Reading: Figuring out confusing expressions
              Writing: How to free write
              Math: Multiplication and Division 

Week 7: Oct. 15
              Reading: Asking questions while reading
              Writing: Share Free Write
              Math: Multiplication and Division 

Week 8: Oct. 22
              Reading: Book Study 
              Writing: Planning topics to teach about and preparing chapters
              Math: Multiplication and Division 

Week 9: Oct. 29
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Adding more detail and elaborating
              Math:  Multiplying 
Week 10: Nov. 3
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Adding facts and ideas
              Math:  Relate multiplication and division  and dividing 2, 3, 4, 5

Week 11: Nov. 10
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing:  Adding text features and conclusion 
              Math:  Dividing 6,7,8,9  

Week 12: Nov. 17
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: share writing
              Math:  Division and multiplication  

Week 13: Nov. 24
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: free write 
              Math:  Division and multiplication word problems

Week 14: Dec. 1
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Free write 
              Math:  Multiplication

Week 15: Dec. 8
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: show and tell writing
              Math:  Writing multiplication and division word problems

Week 16: Dec. 15
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing:  Creative Writing
              Math: Multiplication and division

Week 17: Dec. 29
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Creative Writing
              Math: Area and Perimeter

Week 18: Jan. 5
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Opinion Writing
              Math: Area and Perimeter

Week 19: Jan. 12
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing:Opinion Writing
              Math: Area and Perimeter

Week 20: Jan. 19 Book Study
              Writing: Opinion Writing
              Math: Area and Perimeter

Week 21: Jan. 26
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Shared Writing Week
              Math: Word Problems

Week 22: Feb. 2
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Free Write
              Math: Word Problems 

Week 23: Feb. 9
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Share Free Write
              Math: Word Problems

Week 24: Feb. 16
              Reading: Book Study
              Writing: Class research project
              Math: Fractions

Week 25: Feb. 23
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Class research project
              Math: Fractions

Week 26: March 2
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Class research project
              Math: Fractions

Week 27: March 9
              Reading:   Book Study
              Writing: Free Write/ Show and Tell Write
              Math: Geometry 

Week 28: March 23
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Class research project
              Math: Geometry

Week 29: March 30
              Reading:  Book Study 
              Writing: Creative Writing
              Math: Geometry

Week 30: APRIL 6
              Reading:  Book Study
              Writing: Creative Writing
              Math: Geometry

Week 31 April 13
              Reading: Main Idea
              Writing: Poetry
              Math: Measurement

Week 32: April: 20
              Reading: Book Talk 
              Writing: Poetry
              Math: Measurement

Week 33: April 27
              Reading: Book Talk
              Writing: Realistic Fiction 
              Math: Measurement

Week 34:May 5
              Reading: Summary
              Writing:  Realistic Fiction
              Math: Multiplication Word Problems


Week 35 May 12
              Reading: Novel Study
              Writing:  Realistic Fiction
              Math: Graphing

Week 36: May 19
              Reading:Novel Study
              Writing: Share Writing
              Math: Multiplication with regrouping

Week 37: May 26
              Reading: Novel Study
              Writing:Free write/creative writing
              Math: Multiplication with regrouping

Week 38: June 1 
              Reading:  3rd grade review
              Writing: Free write/creative writing
              Math: 3rd grade review


⭐⭐⭐From June through August, 2025, the 10am EST class will practice math, reading, and writing strategies to prepare for third grade. This will prepare learners for more complex 3rd grade concepts. I will include introductions to 3rd grade topics. ⭐⭐⭐





Step up to 4th grade topics start June 3rd
June 3: Reading: Main idea
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math: Place Value Relationships

June 9:Reading: Inferences
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math:   Mental Math Multiple by 10, 100, 1000

June 16 NO CLASS THIS WEEK

June 23: Reading: Context Clues
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math:    Multiply by Multiples of 10

June 30: Reading: Authors Purpose
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math: Multiply 2 Digit Numbers by Multiples of 10 and multiply with regrouping

July 7: Reading:Summary
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math: Interpret Remainders

July 14: Reading: Point of view
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math: Addition of Fractions 

July 21: Reading: Asking questions while reading
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math:    Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers

July 28: Reading: Accuracy
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math:   Lines, Rays and Angles 

Aug. 4: Reading: Comprehension 
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math: Understand Angles

Aug. 11: Reading: Fluency
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math:   Review addition, subtraction,  place value, division, and multiplication through word problems

Aug. 18: Reading: Book Talk
              Writing: Summer Writing
              Math:   Multiplication and Division