1. Third Grade Newsletter
GIFTED GAZETTE 2.4
Nov. 6th - Nov. 10th
What we’re learning this week…
Spelling, Vocabulary,
& Test Schedule
Reading: Nonfiction Text
This week we will…
identify and use nonfiction text features to locate information in an article
apply strategies to read and comprehend informational articles and books
use context clues to determine the meaning of words used in text
Language/Writing:
form and use the simple verb tenses (I walked, I walk, I will walk)
use a “mentor sentence” to apply grammar skills
circle through the steps in the writing process as we begin writing informative essays using our dog breed/pet care research
Spelling: silent letters
Math: This week we will…
apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide.
If 6 × 4 = 24 is known, then 4 × 6 = 24 is also known. (Commutative property)
3 × 5 × 2 can be found by 3 × 5 = 15, then 15 × 2 = 30, or by 5 × 2 = 10, then 3 × 10 = 30. (Associative property)
Knowing that 8 × 5 = 40 and 8 × 2 = 16, one can find 8 × 7 as 8 × (5 + 2) = (8 × 5) + (8 × 2) = = 56. (Distributive property.)
enrichment of curriculum through Math Stars problem solving and Math Merchants class store
Project of the Week (P.O.W.): due Friday
Research: Our in-class research to build knowledge around dog breeds/pet care coincides with our nonfiction reading unit. Students are using the writing process to write and publish informative text.
On-Level Spelling:
hour, lambs, knew, wrench, kneel, thumbs, honest, answer, honestly, plumber, honor, known, combs, wrapper, knives, doubt, knead, wriggle, heir, wrinkle, curl, pearl, shirt, knuckles, wrestle
Classical Roots Vocab.:
Lesson 13:  classic, classical, classification, classify, gratify, gratitude, gratuity, ungrateful
Use link for practice:
FRIDAY Test Schedule:
Reading: nonfiction reading comprehension test
Vocabulary: Lesson 13 (multiple choice questions and choosing ONLY 3 words with a synonym, an antonym, and a grammatically correct sentence
that conveys meaning)
Language:
Verb tenses test & Mentor Sentence Assessment
Spelling: Multiple Choice test (spelling is also assessed in informative writing: students are expected to use dictionaries, peer editors, and computer resources to monitor spelling when writing)
Math:
Test on input/output tables and addition and subtraction word problems (Morrison only rescheduled for Wednesday). Properties of multiplication assessed this week.
A note from the teachers
I just wanted to clear up some ELA HW expectations. There should be a response MENU in your child’s reading HW. After reading for at least 15 minutes, please choose one response to complete. Those will be checked on Thursday. Additionally, a worksheet multiple choice packet will be given out on Monday and will be replacing Spelling HW. It will be checked for accuracy during workstations on Thursday. Please make sure your child completes those two things each week. Math HW will continue to change nightly. Please let me know if you have any questions.
3rd Grade Baton Rouge Field Trip is Tuesday 11/7.
Friday 11/10 PES Veteran’s Day Program 1:30 Whole School Assembly &
PES Family Movie Night Under the Stars – Drive in Movie “SING”  7:00 pm
MOBY MAX! Please consider setting an at-home goal for your child to log-in and practice/accelerate reading and math skills using this individualized learning program. Each student has a username and password and should be using this resource to maximize their learning potential.
Love,
Ms. Morrison & Ms. Doescher