3rd Grade Stars
Room 207's Classroom Newsletter: October 11, 2019
I Am Back!
I am back from maternity leave and excited to be working with everyone on our 3rd grade team! Please feel free to reach out if you need anything throughout the year!
Math
Grade 3 Module 2: Place Value and Problem Solving with Units of Measure
Module 2 uses place value to unify measurement, rounding skills, and the standard algorithms for addition and subtraction. The module begins with plenty of hands-on experience using a variety of tools to build practical measurement skills and conceptual understanding of metric and time units. Estimation naturally surfaces through application; this transitions students into rounding. In the module’s final topics students round to assess whether or not their solutions to problems solved using the standard algorithms are reasonable.
*Zearn, Khan Academy, and Xtra Math can used to practice concepts and fluency at home- just go through Classlink!
Literacy
Reading
During our reading block, students have been working on making a reading life, understanding the story, and tackling more challenging texts. Check out our reading anchor charts for specific strategies we have been using in class to make reading the best it can be, ways to understand a story, and how to tackle tricky words.Writing
Students have been working on Narrative writing. We have been discussing topics that students will be working on for their personal narratives.
Word Study
Students will be focussing on individual sorts based off of their spelling inventory assessment they took a few weeks ago. Students will be working on each sort for 2 weeks and have an assessment every other week on their word lists.
Reading Anchor Charts
Word Study Online Tools
Social Studies
Important October Dates
Wednesday, 10/16: Early Dismissal @ 11:30am
Tuesday, 10/22: Picture Re-takes
Thursday, 10/31: Halloween
Contact Information
Email: ljordan@emsd63.org
Website: https://www.emsd63.org/Domain/291
Location: 9401 North Hamlin Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: 847-296-5341
Twitter: @mrsjordan207