Inside Third Grade
October 26-30, 2015
Common Core Curriculum
We are:
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Asking and answering inferential
questions by referring to the text.
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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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Using online and text resources to
edit, and Google Slides/Docs to draft
and begin editing Book
Recommendations.
Measuring the area of a rectangle by
tiling, and relating it to repeated
addition and multiplication orally and
in writing with an equation.
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.
Identifying variables when comparing
the speeds or distances traveled by
objects, and designing an experiment
that will limit the number of variables
present.
Observing and describing what may
have caused a change in an object’s
motion.
Design, build, and revise a plan as a
part of the Engineering Design
Process to meet a set of
“Mousetrap/Maze” requirements.
Teachers’ Corner:
This week ends the first marking period. It’s hard to believe that
we have already spent a full marking period together! Looking back,
what went well for your child this marking period? Do you have any
questions or concerns about how your child is performing compared
to the benchmark grade level standards that are described in each
week’s newsletter? This is a great time to start jotting down
questions you have since Parent Conferences are right around the
corner, some as early as next week!
On a side note, we are recommending that students continue to
come in layers. While the heat has been turned on in our
classrooms, it’s ALWAYS advisable to have an extra layer handy “just
in case.” On these cool-morning days where temps rise into the mid
to upper 60s, we recommend short sleeves for the classroom, with a
layer of a sweater/sweatshirt and/or a light jacket for the crisp
morning air.
Important Academic Dates to Remember:
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Oct. 26- Monday Folder comes home (due Tuesday signed by
adult); Plurals 2 Word Study packet came home Friday—
focusing on the rules/generalizations and application; Study
for Math Quick Quiz Wed. See planner for additional items.
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Oct. 27- Reading Logs and signed Monday Folders due;
Complete a Plurals Word Study assignment (due Fri.) and
practice for Math Quick Quiz (due Wed.); Word Study Packet
REPLACES the Reading Log for this week. See planner.
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Oct. 28- Math Quick Quiz WS due; Complete a Plurals Word
Study assignment . See planner for additional items.
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Oct. 29- See planner for additional items.
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Oct. 30- Halloween Parade begins at approximately 2:00
with party to follow; Optional activities are available. Please
let your child’s teacher know if you would like other
arrangements made for your child.  Last day of Quarter 1.
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Nov. 2- No school for students; Professional Day for teachers
(Report Card Preparation)
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Nov. 11 and 12- Early Dismissal Days for students/ Parent
Conferences
Things to Ask Your Child:
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What does your group’s mousetrap/
marble maze design look like?
How have you needed to modify your
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initial mousetrap/ marble maze design? Why?
What homework do you have tonight? Show me.