DAIS - Third Grade - Trimester 3 Overview

Language Arts

Math

Reading-fiction

Fluent in multiplication facts 0-10

Choosing just-right books.

Understanding of fractions as equal parts of a whole.

Tracking books read in reading logs.

Represent fractions on a number line.

Paraphrase portions of texts.

Understand that two fractions can be equivalent.

Use details from the text to support inferences,

Explain and reason with equivalent fractions.

determine themes, and write cohesive

Express whole numbers as fractions.

summaries and responses to literature.

Compare two fractions with the same denominator or

Describe characters in depth.

By the end of trimester 3, students should be

numerator with reasoning.

Solve problems using four operations.

able to read at or above DRA level 38.

Use reasoning and proof to justify answers.

Communicate ideas in mathematical reasoning by

Writing-Fiction (fairytales)

showing and labeling all work.

Voice (6 + 1) write with a tone that fits the

audience. Make connections, be expressive, and
passionate about the topic.

Write stories that have developed characters, plot,

and a clear sequence of events.

Use dialogue to develop character experiences and

details.

Write an opinion piece that uses scientific evidence,

data, or a model to support reasons.

Describe aspects of Kazakh culture and how it has

formed their national identity, and influenced peoples
daily lives.

Writing-Informational

Use sensory details to portray events and

experiences precisely.

Social Studies

Describe patterns of change and continuity in

relationships over time.

Understand causes and effects of interaction among

societies.

Write a conclusion that relates back to the initial

statement.

Word Study

Individualized spelling and vocabulary instruction.

Assessment through weekly tests.

Handwriting

Applying cursive in everyday work.

Speaking-Book Clubs

Come to discussions prepared to speak about

specific ideas.

Science

Explore properties of sound and water waves.

Observe and compare how sounds travel through

different mediums.

the frequency of vibrations made by various objects.

Pose and respond to questions and make comments

that contribute to the discussion.

Compare high, low, and medium pitched sounds and

Make a model of waves that describes patterns of
sound waves.

Record observations and organize results of

investigations in journal.

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