8:10 – 8:30 D.E.A.R: Drop Everything and Read

During this time everyone is expected to drop everything and read while waiting in the room for class to begin.

8:30 – 8:40 Housekeeping

During this time, students are expected to copy their homework in their agendas while the teacher is engaged in housekeeping tasks such as attendance, parent notes, field trip money, etc.


8:40 - 10:00 Reader’s Workshop

During this time, I will work with guided reading groups. Guided reading groups are groups of students that have been formed based on their reading level as indicated by the DRA testing. These students will either all fall within the same level or require similar skills and strategies to be taught. During this time, the other students will be working with volunteers as well as at the various literacy centers.

Suggested Links for additional information:

Scholastic: All About Reading

Book Adventure: Parent's Place

Some Information about Guided Reading

Mrs. Cowan's Guided Reading Information

Leveled Texts

Leveled Texts Book List



10:00 – 11:00 Writer’s Workshop

During this time, our class will work on a specific writing skill. Writer's Workshop is an interdisciplinary writing technique which can build students' fluency in writing through continuous, repeated exposure to the process of writing.

Snack will be during writing in that students will be allowed to eat their snacks while writing.

Suggested Links for additional information:

Teacher's First: Grade Three



11:00 – 11:30 Skills Block

During this time, our class will work on a specific skill. Skills range from phonics to grammar to reading comprehension.

Suggested Links for additional information:

Sunshine State Standards

3rd Grade Skills



11:30 – 12:30 Mathematics

During this time, our class will work on mathematics. We will be using the Math Investigations program. I believe in hands on approach when it comes to teaching Mathematics. I employ the use of manipulatives and incentives to teach real-life math skills.

Suggested Links for additional information:

Math Investigations Home

Illuminations: Some resources and lessons

Math Investigations Ideas

12:30 – 12:35 Get Ready for Lunch

12:35 - 1:05 Lunch (Line A and B)



1:05 – 1:25 Social Studies / Art

During this time, our class will work on social studies or art. The Social Studies lessons often pull in reading and writing skills that we are currently working on.

1:25 – 1:55 P.E.

During this time, our class will have recess.



1:55 – 2:40 Science

During this time, our class will work on science. Again, science lessons will often reinforce current reading and writing skills being taught in the classroom.

2:40 – 2:55 Wrap-Up/Prepare for dismissal

 

 

 

 
 
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