Original PromptI am teaching summer school. Can you help me?With 4 third graders for a month (June 15–July 15, Tue–Thu, 9–11), you’re in a great position to do targeted skill-building and actually move the needle for each student.
In Pennsylvania, you’re generally aligning to PA Core Standards for ELA and Math, but for summer school the best approach is:
diagnose → focus on high-impact skills → spiral + review → lots of guided practice + games
Below is a simple, realistic structure you can actually run with
This diagnostic resource is designed for Grade 3 students to assess their skills in both reading comprehension and essential math concepts. The reading section includes a story titled 'The Great Lake Adventure' that engages students and encourages literal recall and inferential thinking through comprehension questions. Students are prompted to recall details from the story, infer emotions and settings, and cite evidence from the text. The math portion covers critical skills such as multiplication, place value, and multi-step problem solving, ensuring that students demonstrate proficiency in foundational math concepts. Additionally, students track their progress and set goals for their summer learning journey.