The basic rules of the English language are either taught or reviewed in third grade. Revising is a stage of writing that is heavily emphasized in third grade. Reading comprehension and summarizing are practiced in reading. Being able to read a question and understand what it is asking one to do is extremely important in third grade. In this way, you could say that learning becomes a more independent process for the learner.
Responsibility is a life skill that is consistently asked of each student.
Along with responsibility, increased independent study and learning is expected of students. Third grade is quite a pivotal year considering the added responsibility that is asked of each child. Fourth Grade go back to the top Fourth grade integrates lifeskills into our curriculum as a foundation to prepare our students for the real world. Students are taking on more responsibility for their learning, which attributes to positive outcomes. Students are actively engaged in purposeful learning and they take risks and feel free to experiment when they are encouraged and applauded for their efforts.