Thoughtful in Third Grade
See what is going on in 3M and 3D!
Reading Workshop
Throughout our fiction mini-lessons this week, students were focusing on the following learning targets:
Students took the fiction assessment today and the results will come home next week!
- I am learning to use dialogue to get to know the characters in a more meaningful way.
- I am learning to compare/contrast the story elements of 2 books by the same author.
- I am learning to identify the essential elements of a play.
Students took the fiction assessment today and the results will come home next week!
Students took STAR benchmark tests this week and results were already sent home!
Math Workshop
Students spent the week studying multiplication! The learning targets were:
- I am learning to recognize patterns in a multiplication table.
- I am learning to explore patterns of multiplication and build academic vocabulary knowledge.
- I am learning to write multiplication equations for equal groups pictures.
- I am learning to apply the skill of equal groups drawings through use of story problems.
Students also took the STAR benchmark assessment. Results were sent home.
Highlights for the Week:
Science
Students read a story called Tehya's Pollution Solution they identified the parts of the design process Tehya used to clean up an oil spill. This information will be helpful when teams start their own oil spill clean up process!!
Writer's Workshop
This week, writers explored how authors write adaptations to common fairy tales. Writers have chosen the fairy tale they will adapt and started a list of possible ideas for their writing piece!
Social Emotional Learning
Every week we have a half hour dedicated to social emotional learning. This week we moved on to Unit 2. Our focus for the next few weeks will be on impulse control and how to solve problems calmly and respectfully!
Keep in Mind...
Monday (9th): MacNeil and Dietrich have library checkout
Tuesday (10th):
Wednesday (11th): No School in honor of Veteran's Day
Thursday (12th):
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Tuesday (10th):
Wednesday (11th): No School in honor of Veteran's Day
Thursday (12th):
Friday (13th):