Inside Third Grade
November 3-6, 2015
Common Core Curriculum
We are:
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Asking and answering inferential
questions when referring to the text.
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Recognize the format of a poem,
including lines, stanzas, and poetic
features such as repetition, rhyme,
similes, and metaphors.
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Identifying characteristics of realistic
fiction by noticing and discussing plot
elements (setting, characters, problem,
main events, solution).
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Brainstorming ideas for a narrative story
that includes characters, a setting,
problem, and solution.
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Representing multiplication situations
and products 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.
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Observing and describing what may have
caused a change in an object’s motion.
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Discussing how taxes are used to meet
the needs of a community (schools,
police, fire departments, libraries, etc.).
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Classifying goods and services, and
explaining our decision.
Things to Ask Your Child:
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How do you know when you need to
multiply?
What do you think I should ask / share with
your teacher at our conference? Why?
Teachers’ Corner:
It was great to see those of you who were able to visit
during our Walk to the Help the Homeless and holiday
parties. We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the
coming weeks as we have our Parent Conferences. We
certainly understand when something comes up; if you are
unable to make your scheduled conference time, please let
us know as soon as possible so we can reschedule. Thank
you!
Are you wishing to have your child apply to the Center for
the Highly Gifted? That application is due November 6th!
Don’t forget.
We are always monitoring supplies, and are now noticing
that some students need to restock a few things. You may
wish to ask your child if they need pencils, erasers, or red
grading/editing pens. As a class, we are continuing to need
some healthy morning snacks if you are looking for an item to
donate.
Important Academic Dates to Remember:
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Nov. 3- Red Monday Folders come home today.
Please sign and return on Monday. Students will
receive their new Reading Logs today.
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Nov. 4- Math Quick Quiz WS due today.
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Nov. 6- Applications for the Center of the Highly
Gifted due today.
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Nov. 9- Red Monday Folders come home today
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Nov. 11- Early Dismissal / Parent Conferences
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Nov. 12- Early Dismissal/ Parent Conferences
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As you start Marking Period, what do you think you
could do better? How can we (your teacher and I)
help you in meeting this goal?
What homework do you have tonight? Show me.
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