1. Third Grade Newsletter
GIFTED GAZETTE 3.7
Feb. 19th - Feb. 23rd
What we’re learning this week…
Test Schedule
Reading: This week we will…
read Because of Winn Dixie
concentrate on the skills of theme and how illustrations contribute to the meaning of the text (Amos & Boris)
read self-selected novels about friendship in Literature Circles - students will complete book report on the book they have chosen
Language/Writing/Vocabulary: This week we will…
Orange Vocabulary Workshop Unit 5
Use mentor sentences to identify simple subjects, simple predicates, and adjectives
Circle through the writing process by responding to a prompt and citing evidence using our “HARP, REEL, REEL, PAAT” 4-paragraph writing strategy
Spelling: utilize dictionary/thesaurus/dictionary.com references and refer to list of “non-negotiable” words in writing portfolio
Math: This week we will…
enriching with Math Superstars
representing unknown numbers using letters or symbols/reviewing measurement concepts
beginning geometry unit
master 1-12’s facts with “Fluency Friday” speed test: 25 correct facts
in 1 minute, 40 seconds
Project of the Week (P.O.W.): due Friday
Research: President’s Day!
Reading:
WEDNESDAY practice in-class cold-read task
Orange Vocabulary Workshop:
FRIDAY Unit 5 Assessment &
Language:
Mentor Sentence Assessment
Graded inventions writing
Spelling:
Assessed through writing. Students are expected to consult dictionaries, peer editors, computer resources, and “non-negotiable” words to monitor spelling when writing.
Math:
FRIDAY test on representing unknown numbers using letters or symbols & review of measurement concepts (see classwork packet)
A note from the teachers
WOW!!! We have been blown away by the phenomenal Friendship Interview presentations. We are learning so much from each other. Thank you for all the support from home that helped make this project meaningful!
Ms. Morrison & Ms. Doescher