1. Third Grade Newsletter
GIFTED GAZETTE 3.3
Jan. 16th - Jan. 19th
What we’re learning this week…
Vocabulary
& Friday Test Schedule
Reading: This week we will…
read through Chapter 8 in Because of Winn Dixie
examine text to find evidence of how the character’s actions move the plot forward
use details from the text to create character posters that represent the appearance, words, thoughts, feelings, and actions of a character (graded classwork assignment)
Language/Writing/Vocabulary:
This week we will…
use a mentor sentence to apply grammar skills with concentration on simple, compound, and complex sentences
Unit 2 Vocabulary Workshop (look for handout with words)
Spelling: utilize dictionary/thesaurus/dictionary.com references
Math: This week we will…
continue to partition shapes into parts with equal areas and express each part as a unit fraction with a denominator of 2,3,4,6, and 8
build understanding of equivalent fractions and comparing fractions <, >, = (Refer to class webpage for fraction websites and activities)
create art using fractional pieces
Project of the Week (P.O.W.): due Friday
Research: Grandparent Interviews
More details to follow soon!
Reading:
Cold-Read comprehension test with short-answer questions
graded Winn Dixie Character Poster assignment
Vocabulary: Unit 2 multiple choice test
Language:
Mentor Sentence Assessment with concentration on identifying simple, compound, and complex sentences, along with in class writing assessment.
Spelling:
Assessed through writing. Students are expected to consult dictionaries, peer editors, and computer resources to monitor spelling when writing.
Math:
graded fractional art project
test on fractions next week
Please study multiplication facts nightly, especially if your child is not fluent with 1-12 multiplication facts (3- second rule). Fluency with multiplication facts is a critical goal in third grade math. Try using mathfactspro.com or mathfactscafe.com for nightly fluency practice.
A note from the teachers
We are in need of 30 pizza boxes for a kid-favorite enrichment project on fractions. If you would be willing to purchase or donate, please let us know. Thank you so much!
It might be time to replenish pencils, erasers, looseleaf, highlighters, crayons, and markers. This is also a great time to clean out schoolbags and binders and toss old papers.
MOBY MAX LEADERBOARD! Look for the top 3 participants next week! I know we can do it, my little rockstars,…I see visions of king cake and lunch together (and definitely some dance music) in our future!
Ms. Morrison & Ms. Doescher