1. Third Grade Newsletter
GIFTED GAZETTE 1.9
Oct. 9th - Oct. 12th
What we’re learning this week…
Spelling, Vocabulary,
& Test Schedule
Reading: Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
This week we will…
Read chapters 4-8 and a non-fiction Animal Rights article
make inferences (use clues/background knowledge to figure out what the author is NOT saying)
identify important themes (the message) in Shiloh
describe types of conflict found in the story
Language/Writing:
form and use possessive nouns
Persuade readers to buy our MONSTER 
use a “mentor sentence” to apply grammar skills.
continue writing opinion pieces, supporting our point of view with reasons
Spelling:
NONE (due to shortened week)
Spelling will be assessed on writing rubric
Math: This week we will…
measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using grams, kilograms, and liters
master 8’s facts with “Fluency Friday” speed test
On Thursday
Project of the Week (P.O.W.): Fall themed POW is due THURSDAY.
ALL other First nine weeks P.O.W.’s are due on Tuesday.
Research: We are asking our students to make one of their library book selections a nonfiction book about a dog breed (there are MANY to choose from in our library). We are looking forward to learning from Dr. Grasperge, our parent animal expert!
On-Level Spelling:
No spelling list this week due to shortened week-
no school on Friday 10/13
(Teacher’s only record’s day/professional development))
Application of spelling will be assessed through the opinion writing rubric.
Classical Roots Vocab.:
Lesson 9 Review pages 37-39
Please practice on Quizlet.
HUGE Thanks for supplying so many Oreos for our Persuasive Writing Lessons last week/this week. Please ask your child what the acronym stands for. 
THURSDAY Test Schedule:
Reading: Reading comprehension
test with making inferences and identifying theme
Vocabulary: Lesson 9 test
Language: possessive nouns
and mentor sentence skills
Spelling: none
Math:
Test on measurement
Fluency Test for 8’s
A note from the teachers
Friday 10/13 - No school for students/teacher record’s day
MOBY MAX! Are you looking for extra practice with skills or accelerated learning topics geared specifically for your child’s level? Each student has a username and password and should be using this resource to maximize their learning potential. Log-in at home:
Please get your fiction book approved by your teacher for your t-shirt book report due October 20th. Remember to complete the graphic organizer that was attached to the direction sheet and bring it to school on the 20th for your presentation to our class.
We are nearing the end of our multiplication fluency tests. Please continue to study multiplication facts nightly! Our goal is 25 problems in 1 minute and 40 seconds to achieve mastery. Try using mathfactspro.com or mathfactscafe.com for nightly fluency practice.
Ms. Morrison & Ms. Doescher