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 3rd Grade News - October 2018

What is Third Grade learning in October?

Reading Workshop:

     In reading workshop, we will begin our study on how to build a reading life.  Students will learn how to find books that are right for them.  They will also be exposed to a variety of texts and will set reading goals.  Students are going to get a taste of how to determine the main idea of a text by recounting the key details.

     Please continue to support your child at home by ensuring that they read every night.  After reading, please ask your child to retell the beginning, middle and end from their fiction books as well as discuss the characters, setting, problem and solution.   Also, please ask your child to share facts that they are learning from their non-fiction books as well as what text features they are using to support their learning.

 

Writing Workshop:

     In writing workshop, we will begin our personal narrative essays.  The students will take inspiration from their own lives and create stories.  Students have been learning how to incorporate dialogue, punctuation, proper spelling, and many other techniques into their writing.  Students are encouraged to capture their reader through interesting language and by taking inspiration from the class mentor texts.

STEM - Math

Math Workshop:

     In math, we will be working on exploring multiplication. Students have been practicing their multiplication facts as well as learning new strategies to solve equations. This month students will be given many tools to help them memorize and understand the concept of multiplication facts. The array model will also be introduced to support the students in understanding and visualizing multiplication problems.

Helpful Tips for Parents:

·  Encourage your child to reread his/her writing.

·  Ask your child if they checked for capitalization at the beginning of their sentences and ended in punctuation.

·  Please practice multiplication facts with your child each night.

STEM - Science

     In Science, 3rd graders are learning how to be scientists by questioning and observing the world around them. Third graders will be able to identify what scientists do, how to use science notebooks effectively to record their data and understand how they will be graded in Science. This important work will ensure a successful and productive year for your child in Science.

Social Studies

Social Studies:

     In Social Studies, we will begin our country study.  Students will be exploring different countries around the world, such as, China and Mexico.  We will be discussing different types of culture, food, resources and how land affects a country’s culture.

ENL:

     Mrs. Birchfield will continue to support the reading and writing units of study for the English Language Learners.  Additionally, she teaches whole class grammar investigations  and lessons to support academic conversations.

Art:

     Students are learning about the forms of shells and how to paint them in pastels,
Vocabulary words; bi-valves/uni-valves. Convex/concave. Parallel lines/Radiant lines. We look at the world map to see that different shells come from different parts of the world.

Music:

     We will be getting our recorders and learning our first three notes: B, A, G. We will also learn how to read notes and rhythms on a staff.

Gym:

     We will begin the City Fitnessgram testing with height/weight measurements.  Also, we will stay active by utilizing our 9 locomotive skills in fun high energy activities to stimulate our bodies and minds!

Important Dates

October 2018

10/15

Picture Day

10/26

Hoedown

5:30 - 8:00 pm

10/31

Character Parade

(your child’s teacher will prepare a costume)