Classroom Connection
Megan Pursifull : Third Grade
pursifullm@cislions.orgWelcome to Miss Pursifull's third grade classroom at Columbia Independent School. We are gearing up for an exciting year of learning. Please enjoy your visit.
| Daily Schedule | |
| 08/19/06 - 2006-2007 Class Schedule | 20_schedule_200607.doc |
| Mathematics | |
| Unit 1: Routines, Review, and Assessments Unit 2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Unit 3: Linear Measures and Areas Unit 4: Multiplication and Division Unit 5: Place Value in Whole Numbers and Decimals Unit 6: Geometry Unit 7: Multiplication and Division Unit 8: Fractions Unit 9: Multiplication and Division Unit 10: Measurement and Data Unit 11: Probability; End-of-Year Review Everyday Mathematics *The University of Chicago School Mathematics Program This is a curriculum that... ...emphasizes conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills. ...explores the full mathematics spectrum, not just basic arithmetic. ...is based on how children learn, what they’re interested in, and the future for which they must be prepared. |
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| Reading Units | |
| Unit 1: Simply Dahl-icious! (August-September) Unit 2: The Magical Mystery Tour (October) Unit 3: Globe Trotters: The World of Shakespeare (November) Unit 4: Jumanji (December) Unit 5: Fantasy Island (January) Unit 6: Once Upon a Time (February) Unit 7: Fairy Tale Theatre (March) Unit 8: Those Amazing Animals (April) Unit 9: Expert Expedition Non-Fiction (May) Unit 9: Puppet Theatre (May) |
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| 08/19/06 - Social Studies Units | |
| Unit 1: Living with Laws (August-September) Unit 2: Fire Detectives (First week in October) Unit 3: Exploring Communities (October) Unit 4: Globe Trotters (November) Unit 5: Holiday Service Project (December) Unit 6: Proud to be Americans (January) Unit 7: Local Living (February) Unit 8: Super Citizens (March) Unit 9: The Earth and Me (April) Unit 10: Engaging in Economics (May) |
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| Science | |
| First Quarter: Plant Growth and Development Second Quarter: Sound Third Quarter: Force II Fourth Quarter: As the Earth Turns |
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| Handwriting | |
| First quarter: review of D’Nealian manuscript Second quarter and Third quarter: D’Nealian cursive Fourth quarter: keyboarding (at the upper school) |
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| Character Curriculum | |
| September: Respect and Responsibility October: Cooperation and Loyalty November: Tolerance and Gratitude December: Generosity and Caring January: Perseverance and Endurance February: Compassion and Empathy March: Honesty and Courage April: Self-Discipline and Integrity May: Choice and Accountability |
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| Homework | |
| 1. Spelling homework each week…due Thursday…test Friday. 2. Math worksheet(s) Monday-Thursday (Home Links and Math Boxes) 3. Reading: work on projects in-class; homework if not enough time in class. 4. Social Studies: study for tests/ research for any projects (will receive notification in advance) 5. Spanish: look for Spanish worksheets in the Friday Folder. 6. Science: occasionally; look in the Pursifull Patter for details. 7. Homework is to be completed at home. If your child forgets to take home the work he/she will take it home the next afternoon to complete. It should not be completed hurriedly at school in the morning. When a child thinks it is permissible to complete homework at school it hinders the development of self-discipline and responsibility. Students should have approximately 30-40 minutes of homework each evening. If your child becomes frustrated, please have your child stop and write a note explaining the situation. I am available at “Breakfast for Your Brain” to help with homework questions. |
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