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Grade 3

Major Subjects

Subject Textbook Title Publisher
Bible Life of Christ and Acts of Apostles A.C.S.I.
Mathematics Mathematics Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley
Science Science 3 for Christian Schools Bob Jones University Press
History Heritage Studies 3 for Christian Schools Bob Jones University Press
Reading Foundations and Frameworks About Learning Inc.
English Shurley Grammar Open Court

Minor Subjects

Subject Textbook Title Publisher
Spelling Zaner-Bloser Spelling 3 Zaner-Bloser, Inc.
Handwriting Handwriting 3 Zaner-Bloser, Inc.

Foundations and Frameworks Reading Program

The following skills are taught in literature circles and through the use of Spec Logs:  Sequencing, Summarization, Character, Setting, Comparison, Cause & Effect, Plot, Theme, Questioning, Point of View, Main Idea, and Conclusion.  Below is a sample of some of the books the students will read during the year:

Big Bike Race

Boxcar Children

The Case of the Dognapped Cat

Chalkbox Kid

The Courage of Sarah Noble

Donavan's Word Jar

Earthquake in the Third Grade

Fire in the Sky

Five Smooth Stones

Flying Flea, Call, and Me

Follow My Leader

The Girl with Five Hundred Middle Names

Hannah

A Lion to Guard Us

Mice of the Westing Wind

Morgy Makes His Move

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Pocahontas

School's Out

Spring Break

Stone Fox

The Sword in the Tree

The Whipping Boy

Special Subjects

  • Art
  • Keyboarding/Computer
  • Library
  • Music
  • Physical Education

Field Trips

  • Gettysburg
  • Play - Underground Railroad