"We provide a nurturing learning environment focused on academic and spiritual development." - OLL Principal Kathleen Cotilletta
3rd Grade
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Welcome to the wonderful world of
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Reading
We use the Into Reading series for our ELA curriculum. Each week consists of a different spelling list and vocabulary words, as well as a focus story. Various reading comprehension skills are highlighted in each of the stories, and is practiced throughout the week. In addition to the Into Reading series, we also engage in a few novel studies throughout the year. Some of the novels we will read include Because of Winn Dixie, Jake Drake Know It All, and Frindle!
Writer's Workshop
Daily journal writing and writer's workshop strategies are utilized to develop writing skills. Just like real authors, we practice the necessary steps of the writing process, such as planning, prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing.
Math
For math, we utilize the GoMath curriculum. As students follow along with the lessons in workbooks, those skills are enhanced with interactive SmartBoard lessons, as well as hands-on activities with math manipulatives. Some of the new topics that are introduced and studied in 3rd grade are multiplication, division, and fractions.
Science
The Science Fusion series is used to address various topics within Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, as well as STEM. This curriculum consists of interactive SmartBoard lessons, as well as hands-on activities. Here is a list of some topics covered in each area:- Life Science - Plant and Animal Life Cycles, Ecosystems
- Physical Science- Matter, Simple/Compound Machines
- Earth and Space Science - Weather Patterns, The Water Cycle Geography and Landforms, Moon Phases
- STEM - The Engineering Process
Social Studies
Each lesson in the Into Social Studies curriculum utilizes individual student magazines, as well as, an online component. The magazines provide various informational text features for students to read about, while the online component provides videos and activities to supplement the reading. Some of the Social Studies topics addressed in 3rd grade include:- Maps and Geography,
- Communities
- People and Interactions with Resources
- Ancient Civilizations
- American Settlement
- United States Government.
Religion
Every day begins with a school-wide morning prayer and announcement from our principal Mrs. Cotilletta. Our Virtue of the Month Ceremony emphasizes the moral excellence and behavior we should all strive to achieve. Each month, a different virtue is introduced and becomes the focus. At the end of the month, one student from each class who displays this specific behavior of high moral standard is awarded with a certificate. For religious instruction, we use the Sophia Insitiute series. This program is technology-based and contains interactive daily lessons. Each lesson begins with a prayer and a word of God. After a reading and discussion, students have an opportunity to play an instructional game and answer assessment questions.
