Third Grade Pacing Map Revised 2012

Mathematics 3.12 Calendar 3.4 +/- Facts and Fluency 3.19 Patterns 3.17 Graphing 3.20 Addition/Subtraction properties 3.2 Addition/Subtraction computation 3.1 Place Value 3.1 Comparing

Science

3.1 Scientific Investigation 3.3 Matter 3.9 Water Cycle 3.2 Simple Machines

Social Studies 3.10 Citizenship 3.11 Government 3.12 Famous Americans 3.5 Geography and Maps 3.6 Geography and Maps

First Nine Weeks

Sept 4 - Nov 2

Reading** 3.5 Comprehension of fiction texts 3.6 Comprehension of nonfiction texts 3.7 Comprehension of resource texts • Context clues • Main idea/ details • Sequencing • Using reference sources • Predicting

Grammar**

3.3 Word Analysis • Vowel patterns • Contractions • Multisyllabic words

3.4 Vocabulary/Decoding words • Synonyms/ Antonyms • Sequence words

• Pronouns

Writing**

3.8 Cursive handwriting 3.9 Writing for variety of purposes 3.10 Editing/Revising

• Precise topic selection • Organizing a story • Friendly letters

Progress Report Dates: Interim report: October 4 Report card: November 9

** Indicates ongoing concepts; specific focuses noted

Third Grade Pacing Map Revised 2012

MathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematics

3.1 Place Value 3.1 Rounding 3.4 Addition/Subtraction w/regrouping 3.8 Money 3.2 0 Multiplication/Division properties 3.2 Multiplication/Division relationships 3.6 Multiplication/Division computation 3.19 Patterns in Multiplication/Division**

ScienceScienceScienceScience 3.1 Scientific Investigation ** 3.16 Simple Machines 3.8a Earth and Moon cycles 3.11 Energy resources

Social StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial Studies

3.3 Explorers (History) 3.5 Explorers (Geography) 3.7 Economics (Resources) 3.8 Economics (Geography/Trade) 3.9 Economics (Decision-making)

Second Nine WeeksSecond Nine WeeksSecond Nine WeeksSecond Nine Weeks

Nov 3 Nov 3 Nov 3 Nov 3 ---- Jan 25 Jan 25 Jan 25 Jan 25

Reading**Reading**Reading**Reading** 3.5 Comprehension of fiction texts 3.6 Comprehension of nonfiction texts 3.7 Comprehension of resource texts

• Author’s purpose • Summarizing • Main idea/details

Grammar**Grammar**Grammar**Grammar**

3.3 Word Analysis 3.4 Vocabulary/Decoding words

• Verb tenses • Plural nouns • Homophones • Affixes • Singular possessives • Articles (a, an, the) • Compound subjects

Writing**Writing**Writing**Writing**

3.8 Cursive handwriting 3.9 Writing for variety of purposes 3.10 Editing/Revising

• Personal narrative writing • Adding supporting details • Precise word choice • Using a checklist to edit writing

Progress Report Dates: Interim report: December 5 Report card: February 1

** Indicates ongoing concepts; specific focuses noted

Third Grade Pacing Map Revised 2012

MathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematics

3.6 Multiplication/Division computation 3.10 Measurement (area/perimeter) 3.9 Measurement (length) 3.14 Geometry 3.15 Geometry 3.16 Congruency 3.3 Fractions

ScienceScienceScienceScience

3.1 Scientific Investigation 3.4 Animal Adaptations 3.5 Food Chains 3.6 Habitats

Social StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial Studies

3.1 Greece and Rome (Characteristics) 3.4 Greece and Rome (Geography) 3.5 Greece and Rome (Economics)

Third Nine WeeksThird Nine WeeksThird Nine WeeksThird Nine Weeks Jan 26 Jan 26 Jan 26 Jan 26 ---- March 29 March 29 March 29 March 29

Reading**Reading**Reading**Reading** 3.5 Comprehension of fiction texts 3.6 Comprehension of nonfiction texts 3.7 Comprehension of resource texts

• Drawing conclusions • Biography/Autobiography

Grammar**Grammar**Grammar**Grammar**

3.3 Word Analysis 3.4 Vocabulary/Decoding words

• Suffixes • Comparing/contrasting words • Tenses (-er, -est) • Compound subjects

Writing**Writing**Writing**Writing**

3.8 Cursive handwriting 3.9 Writing for variety of purposes 3.10 Editing/Revising

• Fiction writing • Poetry • Paragraphing • Conventions (quotations)

Progress Report Dates: Interim report: March 7 Report card: April 12

** Indicates ongoing concepts; specific focuses noted

Third Grade Pacing Map Revised 2012

MathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematics

3.3 Fractions 3.18 Probability 3.11 Time 3.13 Measurement (temperature) 3.9 Measurement (volume, weight/mass)

ScienceScienceScienceScience 3.1 Scientific Investigation 3.7 Soil 3.8 Animal and Plant Life Cycles 3.10 Natural Disasters

Social StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial Studies

3.1 Mali (Characteristics) 3.4 Mali (Geography) 3.8 Mali (Economics)

Fourth Nine Weeks March 30 - June 13

Reading**Reading**Reading**Reading** 3.5 Comprehension of fiction texts 3.6 Comprehension of nonfiction texts 3.7 Comprehension of resource texts

• Review of previously taught skills

Grammar**Grammar**Grammar**Grammar**

3.3 Word Analysis 3.4 Vocabulary/Decoding words

• Root words • Affixes

Writing**Writing**Writing**Writing**

3.8 Cursive handwriting 3.9 Writing for variety of purposes 3.10 Editing/Revising

• Writing reports

Progress Report Dates: Interim report: May 9 Report card: June 13

** Indicates ongoing concepts; specific focuses noted