Math
We are on our second chapter in math. This week, we will be rounding, estimating sums and estimating differences. Please continue to practice addition and subtraction facts at home as often as possible. We will have our third timed test on 14, 15 facts this Friday.
Reading
This week we will focus our work on becoming more fluent readers. We will revisit decoding skills, specifically focusing on using context clues, as well as rereading to ensure understanding.
Writing
Last week we began our personal narrative unit. We explored ways we as writers can generate ideas. This week we will continue to add to our list of small moments and we will work on developing our ideas into stories. Our focus will be on creating a beginning, middle and end to our stories. You can help at home by having conversations with your child about moments in their lives that are special or memorable enough to make into an interesting narrative. We will also identify areas of our writing that we admire.
Science
Last Wednesday, we planted our Wisconsin Fast Plants. They are taking off! This week we will discuss how to make a scientific observation. We will be graphing the growth of our plants, and thinning and transplanting our plants. Check out the video we watched about the scientist who developed these seeds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73S63xV_o34&feature=youtu.be
Miscellaneous
We will also begin to learn how to use the dictionary. This is an essential skill for third graders. Once we have mastered the dictionary the students will define their spelling words each week. In the meantime I am asking you to help explain the meaning of unfamiliar words to your son/daughter. They will be required to use their word in a sentence and spell the word correctly on their quiz this Thursday.
Current Events began today! We were able to learn about the baby giraffe that was born at Adirondack Animal Land. Check out the video clip we viewed: http://www.news10.com/story/23517788/baby-giraffe
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