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Third Grade Syllabus

 

1. Bible

  • a. Bible stories (Birth, Crucifixion & Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Parables, Samuel, David, Elijah, Elisha, Daniel, Ezra/Nehemiah, Esther)

  • b. Prayer

  • c. Bible memory work (ex: Hebrews Chapter 11)

  • d. Doctrinal drill: Sin, Grace, Trinity, Bible, Heaven, Satan, Salvation

  • e. Hymns/Choruses

2. Language

  • a. Language Basics

1. Writing sentences (four types of sentences, ending punctuation, definitions of sentences, writing proper sentences)

2. Capitalization and punctuation (periods, commas, apostrophes)

3. Plurals, contractions, synonyms, antonyms and homonyms

4. Alphabetical order

5.  Writing friendly letters and thank-you notes

6.  Chronological writing

7. Word usage

8. Dictionary usage

9. Recognition of simple nouns, subjects, verbs, adjectives

10. Diagramming subjects and verbs

11. Proof-reading techniques

  • b. Book reports

  • c. Creative writing

3. Reading

  • a. Phonics instruction (review of basic phonics skills)

  • b. Reading vocabulary

  • c.  Oral reading

  • d.  Reading comprehension

  • e.  Homework reading/Quizzes

  • f.  Timed skill sheets

  • g.  Book reports (Accelerated Reader)

4. Penmanship

  • a. Cursive writing skills (3/4 space writing)

  • b. Character/States Notebook: gathering and recording information

5. Spelling

  • a. Spelling lists

  • b. Vocabulary

  • c. Poetry

  • d. Dictionary drills using spelling words

  • e. Alphabetize words

  • f. Sentence dictation using spelling words

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    6. Math

  • a. Place value

  • b. Addition and subtraction facts

  • c. Multiplication facts 1-12; multiplying problems with up to 4 digits in top factor and 2 in bottom factor; prove fact in 6 ways

  • d. Division tables 1-12; divide problems with up to 4 digits in dividend and 2 in divisor. A remainder may be present.

  • e. Solve story problems using four step process

  • f. English & Metric measurements and conversion

  • g.  Time: hour, half-hour, quarter-hour, 5 minute increments, minutes, seconds

  • h. Roman numerals 1-1000

  • i. Simple algebraic equations

  • j. Evaluate using <, > or = signs

  • k. Count money and solve problems with decimal points

  • l.  Order of operations involving parenthesis’, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction

  • m. Fraction terminology; whole numbers, fraction, mixed numbers; add and subtract fractions; make equivalent fractions; reduce fractions; write remainder as a fraction

  • n. Average numbers

  • o. Reading a thermometer (Fahrenheit & Celsius, boiling point, freezing point, normal body temperature

  • p.  Recognize & draw these shapes: circle, triangle, square, rectangle, parallelogram, rhombus, trapezoid, and right angle

  • q.  Using a ruler

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    7. Science

    • a. The human body

    • b.  The plant world

    • c.  Vertebrates and invertebrates (Animal Characteristics Notebook)

    • d.  Exploring the desert, ocean, pond, forest, farmer’s field, and weather

    8. Health

    • a. Posture, exercise, nutrients, and a balanced diet

    • b.  Keeping clean, fighting diseases, and first aid

    • c.  Safety (fire, water, home, play and street)

    • d.  Good Manners/Etiquette

    • e. Spiritual health

    9. Social Studies

    • a. Continents and oceans

    • b. World geography

    • c. States of the U.S.

    • d. Study of great Americans from 1400’s-1900’s

    • e. Living biography (oral report)

    10. Art

  • a. Develop creativity using variety of materials and techniques

  • b. Improve motor skills

  • c. Improve artistic abilities present in student

  • Apply the elements and principles of art for the glory of God.

    • 11. Computer

  • a. Basic keyboarding

  • b. Using the computer as a tool

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    13. Music

    • a. Rhythm patterns and dynamics

    • b. Middle recorders

    • c. Music history

    10. Physical Education

    • a. Flexibility and condition

    • b. Team and individual sports skills

    • c. Team work and sportsmanship

    • d. Basic rules and regulations for play

    • e. Presidential Fitness Challenge

    14. Library

    • a. Reading comprehension (Accelerated Reader)

    • b. Using the Dewy Decimal System and online card catalogue

    • c. Book care

    • d. Parts of a book

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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