3rd Grade - Ms. Caden

Week of January 30

Math: We will determine why 10 is important in our number system.  We will be practicing solving fraction story problems to determine if you combine or take away and the clues that help you decide.  We will concentrate learn how  tenths are related to the whole and make numberlines in increments of ten.  We will use numberlines, counters, ten-frames, and pictures to explain story problems. 

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Week of January 23

There was a 10 x 13 clear tupperware container with a Walmart smiley face sticker on the bottom that was left in our classroom after the holiday party.  Please let me know if this belongs to you and I will send this home. 

We are keeping the same spelling list for this week! 

Math:  Fractons cont.  There are some websites on this blog that will provide practice with fractions. 

Reading/Writing Nonfiction studies cont.

Science:  Habitats, Micro-habitats, GA habitats

Social Studies:  Mary Bethune

Week of Jan. 17

Report Cards were sent home on Friday, Jan 13.  Please return the envelope and the signature card on ASAP.  

Math:  We are continuing to learn about fractions.  Students should be able to explain the function of  numerators and denominators in fractions.  Students should understand that a fraction is a part of a whole.  

Reading/Writing:  We are reading and analyzing non-fiction texts and learning to use the parts of a non-fiction text to help us find information.  We are learning how to use our voice and organize nonfiction writing.  The non-fiction book we are using to practice with during guided reading isabout one of our American heros, Mary Bethune.

Spelling:    swim, swimming, run, running, sit, sitting, put, putting, yell, yelling, rest, resting, pass, passing, stand, standing, pick, picking jump, jumping

Science:  Habitats

Social Studies-Mary Bethune (covering during reading)

 

hAppY nEw YeAr!!

Week of January 9

Math:  Fractions-Here are some key vocabulary words:  part, whole, representation, fraction, numerator, denominator

Spelling:  who's , there's, he's, here's, she's, where's, what's , could've, I've, wouldn't, shouldn't, they've, might've, you've

Reading:  We will be focusing on reading non-fiction books and learning how to use the different parts of a non-fiction book to find information quickly.

Writing:  We will be learning how to write reports and non-fiction material.

Science:  Habitats

Social Studies: American Heros Cont. 

Merry Christmas!!

Thank you so much for the Christmas wishes, treats and gifts!! I wish you a safe and happy Christmas!  Hope 2012  brings joy to your heart the whole year through!!

Week of December 12

Our Class Party will be Wednesday, December 21.  Boys should bring in a boy 100 piece puzzle and girls, a girl puzzle with 100 pieces wrapped. Room Mom Jodi Logan will be coordinating our party and if you would like to volunteer to help please contact her.  

Academics:

Math:  Triangles, Circles, Counting back change with least number of coins.  Use this link to practice counting back change with least number of coins:  Counting Back Change  Please use learning opportunities during this shopping season to have your child calculate how much change you will recieve at the check out.    Make the real world connection for them.

Remember to study the multiplication facts.

Spelling:  Words Their Way: Sort  #13
Skill: Students will identify spelling patterns of contractions for not and will
Words: couldn't, aren't, weren't, don't, doesn't, they'll, who'll, you'll, that'll, it'll

Reading:  We will read several seasonal books and analyze the text.  We will summarize, identify author purpose, use context clues for difficult vocabulary, find themes and compare the stories.

Writing:  We will write an response to literature for each story we read. We will complete graphic organizers to compare and contrast stories.  

Our cursive writing is moving along.  We are almost done with the lower case alphabet. 

Social Studies:  We will study Fredrick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony.

Week of December 5

Our appointment for Santa's Workshop is Thursday from 9:45 -10:00.  Students who bring money will be allowed to shop at this time.  Santa's Workshop will also be open on Friday in lieu of the school store and during the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday.

REMEMBER to work on Geometry Project! 

Walk to School Wednesday is this Wednesday.

Specials:  Mon. ART  Tues. PE  Wed. No Specials Thur. TECH  FRI:  PE

Math:  Geometry- Properties of polygons, types of triangles

Spelling:  which, gulch, roach, sketch, screech, witch, much, beach, teach, branch, pitch

Writing/Reading:  We will read many holiday books and respond to the literature making connections and identifying themes.

Social Studies:  Paul Revere (finishing up) Fredrick Douglas

Week of November 28

Student Council is sponsoring the Mitten and Glove Tree.  Please donate!

December 2 : (12:00-2:00) Ornament Making (Contact Jodi Logan our room mom if you can help.)

December 21: (12:--1:00) Holiday Party

Double Specials on Thursday (PE and ART)  and no Specials on Friday (We will make ornaments.)

Math:  We will finish up our study of division and begin a study of polygons. 

Spelling: Skill: Students will identify -dge and -ge spelling patterns and identify and sort

Words: bridge, judge, pledge, fudge, stage, cage, huge, engage, charge, sponge, strange, plunge

Writing:  We will be working on responding to what we read.  We will learning how to include a brief summary, connections, points of view and identify themes of what we read. 

Reading:  We will read about Paul Revere and analyze the difference between the famous poem by Longfellow and the real story. 

Grammar:  We continue to practive daily grammar standards with our Daily Oral Language lessons.

Social Studies:  We will learn about Fredrick Douglas and the positive character traits he demonstrated.

Week of November 14

 

 Here is what is going on this week:

Math:  We will begin learning about division and how it relates to multiplication.  Continue to work on math facts at home. 

Reading/Writing:  We are going to read Stone Fox together as a class.  This nine weeks we are learning how make connections, find the main idea and develop a point of view or opinion about a book we read.  We will practice these strategies together as a class.  After the students have seen the processes modeled and practiced themselves, they independently complete a summary and book review on Stone Fox for an assessment.

Spelling:  Sort 10  Skill: Students will identify spelling patterns and identify and sort words endings in -ce, ve, and se.  Words: piece, peace, twelve, prove, sense, choose, sense, bounce, leave, solve

Science:  We will complete our unit on soil and for a treat we will make a dessert model of the layer of soil. 

UPCOMING:  Paul Revere and Geometry

 

Week of Oct 31

It was great seeing and sharing progress with all of you last week!  I feel privledged to share each each day with your children!  Please remember to contact me via my cell phone or email with any concerns during the remainder of the year. 

***Remember:  Send in a zip loc (quart size) of soil from around your neighborhood for our soil study by Monday.

Academics:

MATH:  We are continuing to delve into MULTIPLICATION.  Our goal is to understand what multiplication truly means and how it relates to numbers.  Students need to understand what 4 x 5 looks like and should be able to identify multiplication patterens.  Combining strategies with fact memorization will enable your child to become an ace with multiplication.  We will also being to learn about division later in the week.

LANGUAGE ARTS:

SPELLING:  SORT 8:  Identifying Homophones- Words:  tied, tide, sale, sail, eight, ate, knight, night, write, right

Writing:  We will work on responding to things we read by giving examples from the text.

Reading:  We will work on summarizing and making connections as well as vocabulary development during guided reading.

Health:  We will complete our study of Legal/Illegal Drugs with learning about the dangers of tobacco. 

Science:  We will begin a study of the different types of soil.