Thoughtful in Third Grade
See what is going on in 3M and 3D!
Reading Workshop
Throughout our non-fiction mini-lessons this week, students were focusing on the following learning targets:
- I am learning to figure out unfamiliar words in a nonfiction text.
- I am learning to understand the author's purpose in writing their nonfiction text.
Students took their nonfiction summative assessment on Thursday. Results will come home after break! Find a cozy place to read over break!! 300 minute reading calendars will be due in January!!
Math Workshop
Students spent the week studying the relationship between multiplication and division! The learning targets were:
- I am learning to find total area by using a tiled model and the distributive property.
- I am learning to use the Distributive Property of Multiplication.
- I am learning to use area models to represent the Distributive Property of Multiplication.
Highlights for the Week:
Creations of Art...
Students spent three days this week making a special gift for their families. Enjoy your special time together over the winter break! We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!
Writer's Workshop
This week, writers continued to work on their speech writing!! They have learned two strategies for coming up with ideas to persuade an audience!
Social Emotional Learning
Every week we have a half hour dedicated to social emotional learning.
Keep in Mind...
Monday (4th): 300 minute reading calendars due
Tuesday (5th):
Wednesday (6th):
Thursday (7th): Roller Skating Party in Lombard
Friday (8th):
Tuesday (5th):
Wednesday (6th):
Thursday (7th): Roller Skating Party in Lombard
Friday (8th):