Third Grade

All instruction is based on District and State Standards

Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)

Reading

District adopted Benchmark Advance Program

Small Group Book Clubs/ Guided Reading

• Reading Logs
• Literature integrated with other themes
• Core Literature-Charlotte’s Web 
• Read Aloud
• Reader’s Theater
• Sustained Silent Reading

Writing

• Daily common core writing 
• Letter Writing
• Weekly Spelling/ Vocabulary     
• Grammar/ Oral language
Writing Process, editing/revision 
• Word Processing (computer)

Listening and Speaking

• Oral Reading 
• Presenting Projects
• Listening Activities  
• Poetry Recital
• Sharing

Mathematics

EnVision Math Common Core Program

Grade 3 Domains

• Number and Operation in Base Tens
• Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Number and Operations- Fractions
• Geometry
• Measurement and Data

Science

• School Garden
• Integrated FOSS (Full Option Science System)
• Units-
  • Sun, Moon, Stars
  • Energy and Matter
  • Structure of Life

Social Studies

Ca Reflections:  Harcourt Brace

Units of Study-

• Physical & Human Geography
• Local Peoples & History
• Local Government & Economy

Visual and Performing Arts

• Music
• Art in Action

PE

Activities for the development of fine and gross motor skills with emphasis on and refinement of: team building skills, organized games, sportsmanship and student participation.

Study Trips / Special Activities

• Chabot Space Center 
• Ohlone Presentation/Activities
• Folgers Stables 
• Filoli Nature Hike
• Woodside Store 
• End of the Year Picnic, Beresford Park

Highlands Elementary School supports a school-wide program based on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework.

• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible