Grade 3/4: Ms. De Gagne

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2022-2023

WILLIAM WHYTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 

FATIMA DE GAGNE            GRADES  3/4                                            ROOM 206 

INTRODUCTION 

• Programs are integrated and adapted to meet the needs and grade level of students during the academic year. 

•  Students continue to set achievable goals. In setting goals, students look at what they can do and the areas where they can improve to become more successful in their learning.  

• Students are encouraged to achieve excellence and be proud of their accomplishments.  

• The Manitoba Curriculum is used in planning concepts/activities in all subjects  

EXPECTATIONS 

• Consistent punctuality and attendance and a positive attitude towards learning are important for success and help students to have more instruction/learning time. 

• Enough sleep helps a student to focus better in school and accomplish more. 

• Neatness, proper presentation and organization of work are always stressed in all subjects.  

• Students leave toys, phones, games, junk food and gum at home. 

• Be respectful to students and adults. 

• Bring a bottle of water for drinking in class. 

To improve reading and comprehension fluency in all subject areas: 

• Students are encouraged to practice their reading skills at school and at home every day. Use appropriate level texts suited to their present reading level. 

• Students are in different reading programs to match their instructional level. 

• Students use computer programs that are assigned to them to practice their listening, writing, reading, comprehension and Math skills 

• Some reading and comprehension strategies such as visualization, back-up and re-read and retelling are taught and are used to improve comprehension. 

• Daily writing activities to improve writing skills. 

To improve Mathematics skills: 

• Practice using mental math strategies to solve math problems. 

• Improve understanding in number sense, measurement, patterns and relations, shape and space and statistics and probability through word problems and activities. 

• Activities in real life problems to practice Math skills. 

SCIENCE 

Topics we will explore: 

1. Growth and Changes in Plants 

2. Habitats and Communities 

3. Sound 

SOCIAL STUDIES 

Topics we will explore: 

1. Geography of Canada 

2. Living in Canada 

3. Indigenous Contributions to Canada 

HEALTH 

Topics we will explore: 

1. Short-term and long- term goal setting 

2. Personal and Social development ( appropriate social behaviours like kindness and respect towards others) 

3. Develop positive relationships  

4. Personal health and nutrition practices to develop active and healthy lifestyles 

Assessment Tools: 

• Teacher Observations 

• Conference with students 

• Learning Pathway in Math 

• Fountas and Pinnell for reading and comprehension 

• Teacher-made assessments 

• Student’s performance toward tasks and learning