Spelling- The test for List 12 is Friday, 12/9. The skill is /o/ words.
Reading- For the next three weeks, we will immerse students in the mystery genre. The students will read The Boxcar Children. The children will be assessed on different vocabulary and comprehension activities throughout the book. We will also analyze characters traits as we read.
Writing- The students will continue practicing Math and Reading Extended Response each week. We will also begin a research unit. The students will learn how to do computer searches, gather information, and paraphrase (take notes using short phrases and key words.) Each student will research a special ocean creature and learn all that they can about them. We will develop a rough draft from our notes, and practice revising and editing our work. It’s exciting to see the growth that students make as they go through the writing process.
Grammar- The students will learn about figurative language and idioms. Idioms are common sayings or expressions whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning. For practice, visit the following websites: www.funbrain.com/idioms . This site contains a paint by idioms game. Idiomconnection.com has an A-Z list of idioms, their meaning, and use along with quizzes for each idiom.
Science- This week, we are beginning our habitat unit. The students will learn about habitats, the names of different habitats around the world, and the types of animals that live there. They will also learn how animals have adapted to their environment over the years. The essential questions that students should be able to answer at the end of this unit are:
What is a habitat? Where do plants and animals live? How do plants and animals live together? How do animals survive in their environment? What is a food chain (web)? What is a rainforest, and where are they in the world? What are some plants, foods, and products that come from the rainforest? What are some animals that live in the rainforest?
3rd Grade Math- We will continue Unit 4 on Multiplication and division. The Study Guide is due on 12/7. The Unit 4 Test will be on Fri., 12/9.
By the end of this unit, the developing and secure skills that students will learn are:
Unit 4 Learning Goals-
D- Solve number stories involving equal groups by using multiplication.
D- Solve number stories involving equal sharing and equal grouping.
D- Know multiplication facts having 3 or 4 as one factor and 2 through 7 as the other factor.
D/S- Know multiplication facts having 0,1,2,5, or 10 as a factor.
D/S- Complete multiplication/division fact families.
Additional LearningGoals on Unit 4 Assessment-from (Units 1, 2, and 3)
(Unit 1 Learning Gaols on Unit 4 Assessment-)
D-Identify and use number patterns to solve problems.
D/S- Count by 10’s and 100’s
D/S- Apply place-value concepts in 4-digit numbers.
D/S Find equivalent names for numbers.
(Unit 2 Learning Goals on Unit 4 Assessment)
D- Compare “What’s My Rule?’ tables.
D- Add multi-digit numbers.
D- Subtract multi-digit numbers.
S- Know basic addition and subtraction facts.
S- Complete fact and number families.
S- Solve addition and subtraction multi-digit number stories
(Unit 3 Learning Goals on Unit 4 Assessment)
D/ find the area of a rectangular region divided into square units.
S/ Measure line segments to the nearest cm.
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