3rd Grade School Curriculum

I. Reading

1. Scribner Reading Series
   1. Comprehension skills
   2. Listening, speaking, and writing skills effectively developed
   3. Critical thinking strategies
   4. Vocabulary
   5. Study of fiction and nonfiction
2. Phonics
   1. Short and long vowels
   2. Hard and soft c
   3. Digraphs, blends, diphthongs
   4. Syllabication
   5. Suffixes and prefixes
   6. Compound words and contractions
   7. Synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
3. Cold reading
   • Independently read passages and questions are answered independently

II. Math

1. Mathematical language developed through use of terms
2. Problem solving techniques
3. Addition and subtraction facts
4. Place value, comparing, ordering, renaming, estimating
5. Time and money
6. Multiplication and division facts
7. Multiplication of 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numbers
8. Division of 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-digit numbers
9. Geometry – basic shapes and structures
10. Decimals and fractions (addition and subtraction)
11. Measurement (metric and customary units)

III. English

1. Basic grammar
2. Parts of speech
3. Sentence structure
4. Usage and mechanics
5. Paragraph development
6. Study skills
7. Outlines

IV. Science

1. Life science
2. Physical science
3. Earth science
4. Human anatomy

V. Social Studies (Community Study)

1. History
2. Geography
3. Economics
4. Humanities
5. Citizenship
6. States, capitals, and map location

VI. Spelling

1. Accuracy
2. Sound and letter relationships
3. Analogies
4. Meanings
5. Usage
6. Dictionary skills

VII. Vocabulary

1. Meanings
2. Usage
3. Context clues

VIII. Handwriting

X. Computer

Introduction to computer usage

1. Turn computer on and off properly

   1. User name
   2. User password
2. Mouse skills
   1. Left click
   2. Right click
3. Basic computer terms
   1. Hardware
   2. Software
4. Basic typing skills
   1. Numeric keypad
   2. Home keys and combinations
5. Alternate keyboard commands
6. Educational games
7. Innovative games with programs to develop listening skills and following directions
8. Basic introduction toward processing
9. Creative activities