Third Grade Curriculum
Religion – Northwestern Publishing – Christ Light
Memorization
- Bible verses, catechism, hymns
- Three times a week/recitation in daily opening devotions
Bible Study
- Regular study of God’s Word/Bible lessons alternating annually between N.T. and O.T.
- Regular quizzes and/or worksheets on concepts taught
Literature
- Daily reading (silent/oral)
- Comprehension skills; some instruction on word attack
- Concept building exercises
- Use of Bloom’s Taxonomy/higher-level questioning
- In-depth study of selected award-winning novels
- Listening to novels and stories read aloud by teacher
- Introduction to Caldecott & Newbery Award books
English – Shurley Grammar
- Grammar, sentence structure, mechanics, diagramming
- Structured and creative writing
- Book reports-oral and written
- Listening skills
- Oral communication skills
Spelling – Spalding Method
Phonemic Awareness
- Ayres List – high frequency words
- Segmenting, counting, blending sounds
Systematic Phonics
- Saying and writing 70 phonograms
- Daily oral/written reviews
- Decoding
- Connecting speech to print
- Dictation
- Multi-sensory approach
Handwriting – Spalding Method
- Manuscript (capitals/lower case)
- Introduction to cursive (capitals/lower case)
- Punctuation marks and numbers
- Emphasis on legibility in all subjects
Math – Saxon Intermediate 3
- Incremental approach (continual review)
- Concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division facts; data interpretation
- Timed computation tests; mental computation
- Problem-solving strategies
- Estimation
Science – Bob Jones
- Life, earth, physical science
- Hands-on experiments
- Projects
- Group work
History – Bob Jones
- U.S.History: 1789-Civil War
- Current events
- State capitals; postal abbreviations
- Geography including map skills
Latin – Mars Hill
- Correct pronunciation of letters and words
- Acquisition of approximately 350 words
- Latin derivatives in English
- Grammar in Latin and English
- Paradigms in chants
- Latin quotes and expressions
- Simple translation
- Roman history & Greek/Roman mythology
Music
- Music Appreciation: history, composers, styles of music
- Music theory, rhythm, techniques
- Vocal development
- “Choir”- preparation for singing in chapel services and programs
- Field trip to Plano Symphony
Computer
- Literacy
- Tutorial/simulation
- Keyboard/word processing
- Research
Enrichment
- Art (Arts Attack 3 Curriculum)
- Physical Education
- Field Trips
- Outdoor Education
- Science Fair
- Musicals/Christmas Program
- Field Day
- Harrington Library monthly visit
- Nursing home visits
- Celebrate Life Tea for senior citizens
- Reading Partners