Spelling Homework This Week

Hi!  One of the spelling homework assignments is to create a Wordle (word picture) using the website wordle.net.create.  We went over the directions in class today.  Please read below what we discussed...

• Students can choose to do the assignment using the Wordle site OR they can create a wordle on their own using colored pencils or markers.  They do not have to use the internet for this assignment.
• Do a test to make sure the wordle is working... type in a couple of quick words and see if it creates a picture first.  This is a great website, but can sometimes be a little testy.
• Students can use other wordle type websites if parents would like them to.  One we looked at in class is Tagzedo.com.  
• TROUBLESHOOTING!!!...If for any reason the wordle does not print (computer error, lack of ink, etc.) PLEASE do not spend time trying to trouble shoot or getting ink.  Please just write a note that your child completed the assignment and turn that in on Friday.  If there is a printing issue, you can also take a screen shot and email the homework to me.  (kberg@sd25.org).  The intention of the lesson is to practice spelling words, not troubleshooting 101.  

If you have any other questions, please let me know.  I will be happy to help in any way I can!  

Week of September 22nd and 29th

Third grade is very busy this week and next!  Here is what is happening!

Upcoming Dates:

October 2nd  School Picture Day
October 8th  Walk to School Day
October 10 and 13th, no school

Math:  We have started unit 2 in math.  We will focus on addition and subtraction strategies throughout the unit.  We may jump around and do lessons out of order this unit, so if the home links do not come in sequential order, that is the reason.  Some of the home links that are sent home may also have a challenge component on the back.  Students are welcome to try it out, but it is not mandatory.  The goal is to provide extra practice and opportunities for enrichment.  Please make sure your child is practicing math facts multiple times a week.  There are several games at
 everydaymath.com if they would like to practice online.

Reading:  We are looking at finding the main idea and details in our reading lessons this week and next.  We are also going to be comparing different genres of literature that focus on the same topic.  We will use graphic organizers, make text-to-text connections,  and a write about the things that we notice.

Writing:  We have been focusing on writing about a moment this week and will continue next week as well.  We also looked at things from a different point of view.  Students wrote about what an object might look like if they were one inch tall!

Map Skills:  We are finishing up our map unit.  Our test will be October 1st.  A study guide will go home on Monday, September 29th.  An extra credit project based on the map project will be posted on the enrichment page of the blog.

Please make sure that your child is recording the minutes they read each night.  On Monday, September 29th, 400 minutes will be due.

Have a great week!

What's happening this week and next!

I hope everyone is having a great week.  We have lots going on this week and next....

Reading:  We are looking at character traits in a story.  We are using graphic organizers to organize our thoughts and also looking for evidence that supports the character traits we find.  Next week we will look at elements of non fiction.

Math:  We are continuing to work on reviewing concepts from last year.  This week we looked at finding differences and working with money.  Look for test dates in the assignment notebook next week.  We will pass out a study guide 2 days before the test.  More information to follow next week.

Writing:  We have started our WEX lessons and are working on showing details.  In grammar we are working with different types of sentences.

Social Studies:  We are continuing to work with maps.  We are discussing hemispheres, using grids, scale, and types of maps and the information they give us.

MAP testing:  Next week we will have our MAP testing sessions.  We are scheduled for Tuesday for math and Friday for Reading.

September 2nd

I hope everyone had a great 3-day weekend!

What's Happening This Week...

• Curriculum Night is this Wednesday, September 3rd

• First spelling test of the year this Friday

Spelling:  Students brought home their own spelling list for the week.  They also brought home 2 practice sheets to complete using their word list.  These sheets can be completed and turned in on Friday.  

Reading Log:  Each student has a reading log in their take home folder.  Students are required to read 100 minutes a week, for a total of 400 minutes for the month.  We discussed how to log the minutes and also to make a plan to complete all the minutes that fits with their schedule.  Minutes will be checked every Monday morning.  

We are reading First Day Jitters this week.  We will use this story to help learn our reading routines and look at story elements.  

Math has focused on reviewing the number grid, telling time, using math tools and collecting data.  

We have started taking our math fact tests.  I encourage students to practice their math facts several times a week to improve their fact fluency.  

We will be looking at using juicy words in our writing this week.  We will also review sentence structure and types of sentences.  

Have a great week!