Learning Units:
Reading - Comprehension, Drawing Conclusions, & Vocabulary - Students will be reading in reading groups at their instructional level, but also practice reading passages that are on grade level. Students will be working with nonfiction books and work on unknown words in which they will need to use context clues to develop understanding.
Writing - Opinion Piece - Students will finish their Opinion writing pieces next week. They will have to argue and persuade readers on whether or not students should be able to wear a Halloween costume to school. They will be writing reasons that include information on both sides of the argument to support their thinking.
Math - Addition and Subtraction within 1,000- Students begin Unit 3 next week. This unit covers representing numbers in different ways, solving addition and subtraction problems involving multiple strategies, and rounding numbers. We will still practice multiplication fluency daily!
Science - Life Cycles- Students will continue learning about life cycles in plants and animals. They will be able to explain characteristics inherited from parents or influenced by the environment. Students will also look at similarities and differences between plants and animals.
Health - Time Management and Goal Setting- Students will set and work towards a health goal.
Upcoming Events:
Reading - Comprehension, Drawing Conclusions, & Vocabulary - Students will be reading in reading groups at their instructional level, but also practice reading passages that are on grade level. Students will be working with nonfiction books and work on unknown words in which they will need to use context clues to develop understanding.
Writing - Opinion Piece - Students will finish their Opinion writing pieces next week. They will have to argue and persuade readers on whether or not students should be able to wear a Halloween costume to school. They will be writing reasons that include information on both sides of the argument to support their thinking.
Math - Addition and Subtraction within 1,000- Students begin Unit 3 next week. This unit covers representing numbers in different ways, solving addition and subtraction problems involving multiple strategies, and rounding numbers. We will still practice multiplication fluency daily!
Science - Life Cycles- Students will continue learning about life cycles in plants and animals. They will be able to explain characteristics inherited from parents or influenced by the environment. Students will also look at similarities and differences between plants and animals.
Health - Time Management and Goal Setting- Students will set and work towards a health goal.
Upcoming Events:
- Friday, October 27 - PTA Truck or Treat, 6-7:30pm
- Monday, November 6 - NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, November 7 - NO SCHOOL for students
- November 13-17 - Book Fair
- Thursday, November 16 - Third Grade Music Program @ 6pm