Third grade

Third Grade Curriculum

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • Reading: Identify themes, character traits, and text structures in both fiction and nonfiction.

  • Comprehension: Use evidence from the text to support answers and interpretations.

  • Writing: Organize essays with clear topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions.

  • Grammar & Conventions: Use complex sentences, proper punctuation, and correct verb tenses.

  • Speaking & Listening: Share ideas, respond to peers, and present information clearly.

Mathematics

  • Operations & Algebraic Thinking: Master multiplication and division facts up to 10 × 10.

  • Fractions: Compare fractions and understand equivalence.

  • Measurement & Geometry: Calculate area and perimeter; classify shapes by their attributes.

  • Data Analysis: Interpret and create bar graphs and line plots.

  • Problem-Solving: Apply strategies to solve multi-step word problems.

Science

  • Life Science: Study ecosystems and animal adaptations.

  • Earth Science: Explore weather patterns and features of Earth’s surface.

  • Scientific Practices: Conduct hands-on experiments, build models, and use them to explain ideas.

  • Data & Evidence: Analyze data and form explanations supported by evidence.

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