Third Grade Disclosure English - Backman Elementary School

in. A great way to find books that they are excited about is to make regular visits
to the public library. Library cards are free. Our local library is the Day Riverside
Branch Library which is located at 1575 W. 1000 N. The library has sections
specifically for beginning readers. Also, encourage your child to read things they
see at home too, newspapers, magazines and recipes are all great examples of
at home reading.
Spelling
The third grade spelling list comes from the Harcourt Storytown (2008 Harcourt,
Inc.) basal series. We will send home the words to study on the first day of the
week. Work with your child and practice the words at home. We will also
practice at school doing various activities. On Fridays (or the last day of the
week) the students will take a spelling test.
Writing
Each day your student will be writing. Daily writing will be based on
comprehension and framework that correlates to the weekly story which ties into
an essential theme in our Storytown Language Arts program. There will also be
times when the students will be given a topic that will be based on personal
opinion or narrative, or to enhance their imagination and creativity. The teacher
will not correct all errors unless the piece will be published. All writing will be
collected in a student writing portfolio and published works will be graded with
writing rubrics to assess progress. Students will be graded based upon their efforts
and progress throughout the year.
Math
This year we will be using a math program called Math Expressions
Common Core. This is a hands-on math program. Students will be graded
on in-class participation, daily assignments and tests. Math homework will
be sent home every day excluding Friday and will be due the following day at
school. Please assist and discuss homework with your child.
Homework
Homework will be sent home with your child every day, excluding Fridays. This will
consist of daily math, language arts, and reading. Homework is always due the
following school day with the exception of weekly reading. It is very important for
your child to complete and return his/her homework to ensure that they are
successful.
Reading Homework: Reading is very important! Your child needs to read for at
least 30 minutes each night. Students can read to themselves, to a family
member, or sometimes listen to a story read to them by a family member. A
combination of all makes for a lifelong love of reading and expands children’s
knowledge! Students are accountable for logging weekly reading minutes on
their Reading logs and returning to school every Monday. Please sign student’s
weekly reading logs. *If a book is sent home, the book needs to be returned to
school each morning.