A WORD FROM 3RD
November 16, 2020- November 20, 2020
Mrs. McKay's 3rd Grade Class
This newsletter will serve as your learning guide for the upcoming week. Learning guides are emailed, posted on the TEAMS' class page, texted, and sent via REMIND.
Before class ends Monday, be sure to:
- Read- Review the "Word From 3rd" weekly newsletter and complete all tasks in this section.
- New Families- To ensure you receive the latest updates, please provide your contact information using this link https://tinyurl.com/y3tyhasg.
- Bookmark Websites- To make sure instructional time is not lost, parents, please make sure the websites at the end of this newsletter are bookmarked on your child's computer.
- Parent Conference Sign-Up- If you weren't able to sign attend a conference for your child last week due to schedule conflicts, please use this link to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945A8AD29A1FC1-virtual1. All conferences will be held through Microsoft Teams. Please have your child present, if possible.
SHOUTOUTS
Thank you all for being so patient and kind with our new students. This week, we should be able to rock and roll!
NOVEMBER'S STUDENT OF THE MONTH IS...
TYLER
-supports and collaborates with his peers
- is set up for learning each day
-puts forth a lot of effort
-actively participates in class
-stays on task
-has a positive attitude
Check Out Our Top 4 Dreambox Students
- complete 7-10 lessons a week
- work on Dreambox assignments and activities 15 minutes a day.
CLASS MEETING EXPECTATIONS
DAILY SCHEDULE
Please Note: Students' groups change according to mastery and class performance.
NEW ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK
Peek at the Week
Monday, NOVEMBER 16
- Live Class 7:45 am -11:45 pm
- Asynchronous Work and W.I.N Time 1:15 pm-2:30 pm
- Virtual Parent Conferences (see sign-up link above)
Tuesday, NOVEMBER 17
- Live Class 7:45 am -11:45 pm
- Asynchronous Work and W.I.N Time 1:15 pm-2:30 pm
- Virtual Parent Conferences (see sign-up link above)
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 18
- Live Morning Meeting (attendance taken)
- NO LIVE CLASS
- Asynchronous Work 8:00-2:30 pm
- Virtual Parent Conferences (see sign-up link above)
Thursday, NOVEMBER 19
- Live Class 7:45 am -11:45 pm
- Asynchronous Work and W.I.N Time 1:15 pm-2:30 pm
- Virtual Parent Conferences (see sign-up link above)
Friday- NOVEMBER 20
- Live Class 7:45 am -11:45 pm
- Asynchronous Work and W.I.N Time 1:15 pm-2:30 pm
- Virtual Parent Conferences (see sign-up link above)
Math Learning Focus: 3.ATO.3: Solve real-world problems involving equal groups, area/array, and number line models using basic multiplication and related division facts. Represent the problem situation using an equation with a symbol for the unknown.
Success Criteria
- I can create a multiplication and or division word problem when I am given an equation.
- I can represent a multiplication or division word problem with models, drawings, and equations.
- I can solve word problems with multiplication or division.
- I can use estimation or related facts to determine if answers are reasonable.
- I can solve real-world problems involving equal groups, area/array, and number line models using basic multiplicationand related division facts.
- I can represent a multiplication or division problem situation using an equation with a symbol for the unknown
Reading Learning Focus: Readers interpret meaning and develop new understanding through asking and answering literal and inferential questions.
Success Criteria
- I can ask and answer questions to understand text.
- I can generate questions to demonstrate my understanding of the text.
- I can use text evidence to answer questions.
Writing Learning Focus: Writers research by exploring and comparing texts centered on a similar topic.
Success Criteria
- I can read to compare and contrast diverse texts on the same topic, idea, or concept.
- I can compare information from different sources on a similar topic to narrow down important information.
- I can complete a graphic organizer to help me organize my thinking.
- I can begin writing about one a topic I come up with.
- I can practice taking time to research and become an expert about my topics.
- I can read a variety of sources on the same topic or concept to get ideas for my writing.
- I can jot down important details from the sources on my chosen topic to help me as I collect more information.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (PLOs)
This Week's Assignments
COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTS BELOW:
This assignment section is updated daily after each live class session. Please remember it is YOUR responsibility to check back here for assignment updates when you are absent. Don't forget to:
- Login to Math and ELA classes daily.
- Join your assigned W.I.N times and come back at 2:15 for the Closing Meeting. (new times)
- Post responses for all Related Arts classes using the links included in this learning guide newsletter.
- Complete the following assignments by 2:30 pm Friday, November 20th.
Attendance Note: I monitor student attendance and participation during Morning Meeting, Math, Reading, Writing and WIN time based on responses and task submission(s).If students do not attend class or submit assignments by the end of the workday (2:30 pm), they will be MARKED ABSENT.
MONDAY
- SPLAT- unknown totals
- Multiplication Pictures- https://quizizz.com/join?gc=44711736
- Solve real-world problems using multiplication and division facts
- Do Now Practice- https://www.liveworksheets.com/ workbook page
ELA
- What If You Had Animal Hair read aloud
- Ask and Answer Questions MiniLesson
- Independent Reading- https://padlet.com/candace_bellamy_mcka/9y8xsf627qzd4lk7
- Choose a non-fiction text
- Generate a literal and inferential question from the text
- Mastery Connect- Compound Words Quiz
Asynchronous Online Assignments
- Dreambox assignments
- Multi Step Word Problems with Unknowns by Ms. Eadon- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mc2OcflqA0eiK-33pL7Y3csMIR5BbRtOnNgDYlIpsONURVdBRVJFSUtaUkxMNTkwV01HWUtZUzJSQy4u
- Lexia (select students only)
- Raz Kids (choose 1 book from your reading Room to listen to, read and take a quiz on)
- Xtra Math
Homework
- Multiplication Word Problems- https://www.liveworksheets.com/ng526858sy
TUESDAY
- SPLAT- unknown totals
- Multiplication Arrays and Equal Groups Quizizz: https://quizizz.com/join?gc=35285432
- Solve real-world problems using 3 Reads Protocol
- Do Now Practice & Show What You Know- https://www.liveworksheets.com/ workbook Page
ELA
- If You Had Animal Hair read aloud
- Gliding Animals- Read 1
- Silent E https://www.liveworksheets.com/ workbook Page
- Complete Informational Text Writing Topics/Ideas Graphic Organizer in Writer's Notebook
Asynchronous Online Assignments (15 minutes each)
- Dreambox assignments
- Lexia (select students only)
- Raz Kids (choose 1 book from your reading Room to listen to, read and take a quiz on)
Homework
- Complete November Reading Log: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mc2OcflqA0eiK-33pL7Y3ZUr5jGvv-BCqPPWZSWV3pZUQkZNRzY0R0tLRExUWEoyTzVSNllJVlMzSi4u
- Big Ideas (in Clever): Chapter 2 Multiplication Facts and Strategies Homework and Practice
Wednesday- Asynchronous Day (work on your own)
***Please note all of today's assignments will be used as grades entered into the gradebook for Quarter 2. Only students; first attempt will be recorded.
7:45-8:00 Live Morning Meeting
8:00-9:15 Social Studies
- Watch: Place Video: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mc2OcflqA0eiK-33pL7Y3ZUr5jGvv-BCqPPWZSWV3pZUM1lJS0JDM0RGRDNEN1lBRzhDOUFYVVRKNy4u
1.Go to: https://app.studiesweekly.com/online/ to login to Studies Weekly
2. Enter username = first 3 letters of your first name- period- first 3 letters of your last name.
For example, mine would be: can.mck
3. Enter password=1StudiesWeekly
- Read and complete: Place Social Studies Weekly article(questions are at the bottom of the text)
- Watch: Region video: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mc2OcflqA0eiK-33pL7Y3ZUr5jGvv-BCqPPWZSWV3pZUQjdSQ1lGTFVQTFNPNVFHRVA5MkhNOEMzWi4u
- Read and complete Region Social Studies Weekly article (questions are at the bottom of the text)
9:15-9:3o Brain Break
9:30-10:30 Guidance and Health
- Lesson/Activity link: https://padlet.com/EKMitchell/ghmdf0ss73zqomh3
- Hands on Activity: Diversity: https://www.liveworksheets.com/ workbook page
1. Click here https://www.scdiscus.org/discus-kids
- Watch- Brainpop Muscles Video (Click Health, Click Bodies, Click Muscles)
- Complete: Easy Quiz
1. Go to http://www.readworks.org/student
2. Enter class code 6RPXJT
3. Your Password is 1234
4. Find and click your name
- Complete Readworks- Read and complete Muscular System activity
- Complete Muscular System Quizizz: https://quizizz.com/join?gc=29435832
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Science
- Watch Science Kid's Insulator and Conductor Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6m8LbGCJAtNON1Azc1_qki0mjsMbBs5/view?usp=sharing
- Conductors and Insulators Lesson: https://quizizz.com/join?gc=00860088
- Complete Energy sheet: https://www.liveworksheets.com/ workbook Page
- Complete: the following in Mastery Connect (log in through Clever)
- Conductors and Insulators Quick Check
- Science.District.CFA.3.P.2A.5 - Q1
11:45-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:15 Spanish
1:15-2:20 Online Afternoon Assignments
- Dreambox assignments (blue calendar icon)
- Lexia (select students only)
- Raz Kids (choose 1 book from your reading Room to listen to, read and take a quiz on)
- Xtra Math
Homework
- No homework today
THURSDAY
Math
- SPLAT- unknown totals
- Multiplication on a Numberline
- Solve real-world problems using multiplication (3 Reads Strategy, arrays, numberlines and equal groups)
- Do Now Practice & Show What You Know- https://www.liveworksheets.com/ workbook page
- Larger Than Life- WWE read aloud
- Ask and answer questions minilesson
- Independent Reading Response Padlet:
- VCV/ Silent E Nearpod lesson
Asynchronous PM Assignments(15 minutes each)
- Dreambox assignments (blue calendar icon)
- Lexia (select students only)
- Silent E https://www.liveworksheets.com/ practice sheet (clcik Students Access)
- Raz Kids (choose 1 book from your reading Room to listen to, read and take a quiz on)
- Xtra Math
Homework
- Clever/Big Ideas- Apply and Grow Practice Chapter 2 Multiplication Facts and Strategies Homework and Practice
- Complete November Reading Log: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mc2OcflqA0eiK-33pL7Y3ZUr5jGvv-BCqPPWZSWV3pZUQkZNRzY0R0tLRExUWEoyTzVSNllJVlMzSi4u
Note- THERE WILL BE A QUIZ IN MATH TOMORROW USING ARRAYS, NUMBERLINES and EQUAL GROUPS to SOLVE MULTIPLICATION WORD PROBLEMS. , Silent E, Asking and answering questions with informational text.
FRIDAY
Math
- SPLAT- unknown totals
- Multiplication Strategies Review- https://quizizz.com/join?gc=02333432
- Review solving real-world problems using multiplication (3 Read, arrays, number lines and equal groups)
- Show What You Know- Mastery Connect Assessment (One Step Multiplication Word Problems)
ELA
- Ask and answer question review- https://quizizz.com/join?gc=49830648
- Show What You Know Mastery Connect Assessment (
RI Ask and Answer Literal and Inferential Questions)
Show What You Know Mastery Connect Assessment (Word Study- Silent E)
Asynchronous PM Assignments(15 minutes each)
- Dreambox assignments (blue calendar icon)
- Lexia (select students only)
- Raz Kids (choose 1 book from your reading Room to listen to, read and take a quiz on)
- Xtra Math
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
RELATED ARTS LINKS
Please make sure the following websites are bookmarked on your child's computer:
(use computer username and password- no periods or stars)
Password: 1234
Teacher email: candace.bellamy-mcka@richlandone.org
HOPKINS ELEMENTARY
You can now check out 5 books at a time and keep them for 30 days or until you want to switch out books.
SAVE THE DATES
- November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break
CONTACT ME
My office hours are 7:00 am-7:45 am , 11:45 am- 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm -2:45 pm Monday-Friday. All calls and messages will be returned during this time. Please allow at least 24 business hours for a reply.
Email: candace.bellamy-mcka@richlandone.org
Website: https://www.richlandone.org/Hopkins%20Elementary
Location: Hopkins Elementary School, Cabin Creek Road, Hopkins, SC, USA
Phone: 803-956-0575