Mrs. House’s Neighborhood January 9-13 2017 3rd Grade WEEKLY SKILLS Dear Parents, I hope everyone enjoyed the extra holiday last week. We will continue where we left off. I gave the children an extra day to get ready for the science test. We are beginning our new novel this week. On my Ellendale web page, the children can choose a link to read and/or listen to the book. We will be using this link during our Language Arts time at school as well. Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 10- Stevi B’s Ellendale Eat Out Fundraiser night 4-9 PM Friday, Jan. 13- Drama Club Dance Monday, Jan. 16-No school: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tuesday, Jan. 17- report cards go home WEEKLY SKILLS MATH: Measurement of length, liquid volume and mass SCIENCE: Chapter 6: Investigating Matter SOCIAL STUDIES: Culture/Africa GRAMMAR: Irregular Verbs READING: Citing Evidence/Novel Study SPELLING: small almost always because straw drawn also author false already flaw sausage applause walnut lawn awesome altogether awning faucet laundry VOCABULARY Scolding-angrily pointing out a person’s mistakes Gristmill-a mill for grinding grain Snarl- a vicious angry growl Slinking-sneaking around Whopping- very big or great Groveling-begging Veterinarian- a doctor who practices veterinary medicine Cringe-bend one’s head and body in fear Sickle-a grass-cutting tool with a curved blade and short handle Buckshot- small lead shot for shotgun shells