An abridged version of Pilgrim's Progress is also included in the third grade reading program. In addition to readers containing a variety of stories, students also will use a separate reader with selections designed to increase their reading speed and comprehension. Language Third grade language is an introduction to English. Students learn the basics of capitalization, punctuation, forming plurals, and noun and verb usage.
Students also have the opportunity to apply what they are learning in English to creative writing.
As part of creative writing, they will keep a journal and learn to write book reports. The students are provided with a new list of spelling words to learn each week. The spelling lists are phonics-based. In addition, selected spelling words with definitions are given to the students to increase their vocabulary. Also, students will become acquainted with a variety of good poetry.