Grade 3

Literacy Overview  

Reading 

This term will kick off by delving into persuasive writing devices like point of view, fact and opinion, and emotive language through the context of a compelling story. As we progress, our focus will shift to narratives, exploring diverse authors and dissecting literary elements such as mood, character dynamics, and setting. In addition, students will  

Writing 

This term, we'll dive into persuasive writing techniques, encouraging students to experiment with language features for effective persuasion. Later, they'll navigate the entire writing process, from idea generation to publishing to craft a persuasive piece. Finally, while again following the writing process, the student's term will culminate in the publishing of picture story book. 

Speaking and Listening 

During our daily community circle time, we will focus on enhancing crucial conversational skills, including but not limited to turn-taking, elaborating on others' opinions, respecting diverse viewpoints, and adhering to established discussion protocols. Furthermore, aligned with our current Inquiry theme on Bike Safety, students will actively apply these speaking and listening skills to engage in meaningful discussions about significant bike and road safety concerns. 

Numeracy Overview  

In maths this term we will begin by recapping students' knowledge of place value concepts and investigating fractions, including finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. Students will use the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the year to develop problem solving skills for the four operations. The term will also have a strong focus on measurement and geometry, with students developing their ability to tell time to the minute as well as exploring perimeter, area, mass and capacity. In statistics and probability, students will enhance their understanding of graphing and interpreting data. Throughout Term 4, we will also use our daily maths warm-ups to recap skills we have explored throughout the year to ensure students have a strong foundational understanding of important numeracy concepts such as place value and converting between units.  

Inquiry Overview  

In Inquiry students will be exploring bike safety, linking their learning heavily to the Bike Ed program as well as their upcoming Grade 3 Bike Celebration Day. The term will begin with sharing our understandings of rules and why they exist as well as who creates the rules we must all follow. As students move through the term, they will use these understandings to consider the challenges with maintaining safety while travelling on bikes and how they can educate others to take action on bike safety in our community. 

Reminders And Dates For Grade 3 Students  

Important Dates 

• 25th October: Geelong Cup 
• 6th November: Pupil Free Day 
• 17th November: Grade 3 Bike Celebration Day 

Reminders 

• Please ensure your child is bringing a labelled hat to school as all students are required to wear a hat while in the yard during Term 4 as part of our Sun Smart policy 
• ‘Package Free’ Lunchboxes: Thank you for supporting our school in our endeavour to reduce our environmental impact by ensuring students bring lunchboxes free of packaging. If students bring packaging to school, this will need to return home in their lunchboxes 

How Parents Can Support Their Grade 3 Child At Home This Term 

• Nightly reading with your child which is recorded in their diaries 
• Practicing weekly spelling words at home with your child 
• Students may wish to complete Mathletics or Essential Assessment My Numeracy tasks at home throughout the Term 

Grade 3 Specialist Subjects Overview  

P.E  

The students in Grade Three will embark on an adventure in throwing and catching, where they will refine their accuracy and coordination. Additionally, they will learn the fundamentals of basketball, including dribbling, shooting, and teamwork. It's an excellent opportunity for them to explore a popular sport and develop valuable skills. For the Grade Three students, the term will conclude with our water safety program. 

ART 

Students in Grade Three will be creating a print which will show mirror images. Through this process they will learn about the art elements of line and shape as well as the principles of balance and pattern. Students will engrave images onto foam plates and print them onto papers that the children have prepared themselves. In the second half of the term students will be engaged in self-directed tasks that involve the qualities that practising artists value such as persistence, planning and a sense of adventure. 

S.T.E.M  

The Grade Three’s will be exploring and using microscopes this term. They will be learning about the different parts of a microscope, how to take care of them and their history. Students will learn how to view things correctly and view a variety of different objects. Students will also be looking at the local plants of the Barwon Heads area including our coastal woodland environment (Moonah). They will learn about some of the plants that make up this ecosystem and identify them by drawing and looking at key features.

LOTE

Grade 3 Students will begin the term with engaging games to revise previously learned vocabulary. The topics this term are Seasons and Days of Week. Students will look closely at pronunciation of letters. They will learn a variety of adjectives to develop more complex conversations. Grade 3 students will finish the term with some fun holiday celebration activities.