November 16, 2015

Inside Third Grade
November 16-20, 2015
Common Core Curriculum
In Third Grade, we are still:
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Using poetic terminology (ex. stanza, line)
when discussing the parts of a narrative
poem.
Comparing poems, including themes, citing
examples from the poems in the
discussion.
Reading plays, and discussing character
actions and resulting events, and themes.
Representing multiplication situations in
the 4’s, 8’s, 9’s, and 3’s tables using
models, pictures, arrays, and equations.
Using models, pictures, and arrays to show
situations where we might need to divide
a group into equal parts and representing
it as an equation.
Writing narratives (stories and poems) that
include at least a simile and/or other
figures of speech and all other plot
elements (character(s), setting, problem/
conflict, solution, and events.
Noticing how the meanings of word parts
change when a prefix or suffix is added to
a root word.
Observing and describing characteristics of
an object, and predicting how it might
change.
Reading about and discussing emergency
plans that can help to prepare in the event
of a natural disaster or unexpected
situation.
Reviewing important information to know
and discuss with family members
(including emergency contact numbers,
address, and “safe” people to contact in
the event of an emergency/unforeseen
situation).
Teachers’ Corner:
It was great to meet with so many of you at the Parent
Conferences last week. If you were unable to attend your
conference, please let us know if you have any questions
resulting from the review of your child’s Report Card or the
other materials within their envelope.
This Tuesday, our students will be asked to turn in their
completed Reading Log. The students will also have a Math
Fact Quick Quiz on Wednesday. This is just one of many ways
we are encouraging students to practice their basic facts and
set goals. If you are looking for other practice opportunities for
your child in Reading or Math, don’t forget that our students
have access to the Google accounts from home. They simply
need to go to Google.com, and enter your child’s log-in and
password. Many students already know these, but if you need
a copy, just send in a note and we’ll have your child write it in
his/her planner.  From your child’s account, he/she can
access the Google Drive as well as the apps we use in class,
including Google Classroom, for links to online Tumblebooks
and other online resources.
Looking ahead, we will be assigning a 1-week Word Study
unit on prefixes, including practice activities to complete at
home, and a follow-up test on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.
Important Academic Dates to Remember:
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Nov. 16- Red Monday Folders come home today.
Please sign and return on Tuesday.
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Nov. 17- Reading Log and Red Folders due today
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Nov. 18- Students take a Subtraction Quick Quiz and
return paper assigned last week requesting 2
parent/guardian signatures
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Nov. 23- Red Monday Folders come home today.
Please sign and return Tuesday.
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Nov. 25- Grandparents Visit today; Early Release today
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Nov. 26-27- No School/ Thanksgiving Holiday