Inside Third Grade
October 19-23, 2015
Common Core Curriculum
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Determining the main idea by looking at the
facts, determining which are important, and
summarizing into a main idea.
Adding specific details to support a given
main idea sentence.
Revise writing to include a hook, main idea
sentence, supporting details, and
elaboration.
Using online tools to edit and/or publish
writing.
Representing equal groups using pictures
(arrays), repeated addition, and
multiplication equations (single-digit
factors).
Interpreting multiplication situations.
Measuring the area of a rectangle by tiling,
and relating it to repeated addition and
multiplication orally and in writing with an
equation.
Interpreting situations requiring the division
of a large group.
Observing and describing what may have
caused a change in an object’s motion.
Designing a course to meet a set of criteria,
and testing the design (hypothesis).
Classifying goods and services, and
determining who provides each (private
business or government).
Comparing the government of Ancient Rome
to that of the United States using videos,
texts, and graphic organizers.
Teachers’ Corner:
It’s hard to believe we are already in the middle/end
of October and that the end of Marking Period 1 is
rapidly coming to a close. We have been feverishly
working on drafting and editing our Expert Writing piece.
In addition, we have begun to brainstorm possible
community concerns that we could create mini “Public
Service Announcements” about for the students at
Woodfield. Litter, recycling, and other student-related
concerns are all possibilities for this project introduced
by Mrs. Dougherty in Media. Ask your child what he/she
might be interested in writing about for his/her
persuasive piece.
Finally, have you signed up for your Parent-Teacher
Conference? If not, please contact your child’s teacher
to schedule a time.
Important Dates for Your Calendar:
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Oct. 21- Math Facts Quick Quiz and HW due
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Oct. 27- Reading Log due
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Oct. 28- Math Facts Quick Quiz and HW due
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Oct. 30- Halloween Parade and Party begins at
approximately 2:00; Optional activities are available.
Marking Period 1 ends today.
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Nov. 2 - No School; Report Card Prep. For teachers
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Nov. 3- Marking Period 2 begins
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Nov. 11-12- Early Dismissal days for Parent-Teacher
Conferences
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How can you use pictures and/or equations to find
the answer to a multiplication problem?
How can using an array (a picture consisting of rows
with equal amounts) help you to solve a
multiplication (or division) problem?
What homework do you have tonight? Show me.
Things to Ask Your Child:
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How can a main idea sentence help you quickly
locate information in a text?
What is your Expert topic, and what information
are you planning to share about that topic?
What type of hook are you going to use to get
your reader’s attention? (Start with a question,
start with a fact, paint a picture, true/false, etc.)
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