December 1st-5th
Writing
We will focus on more expository writing this week. We will explain a time when we were sick. We will include facts and opinions in this type of nonfiction writing. Our stories will go through the writing process including brainstorming, first draft, revise/edit, and a final product. Our stories will also include a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Reading
This week we will continue to look through nonfiction texts but our focus will be on identifying the main idea. Students will understand the meaning of main idea and be able to identify it by looking at the facts and details in the story.
Spelling
We will continue to practice the spelling rule of the week each day. On Fridays we will assess how well they know the spelling pattern. If you would like additional "at home" practice there are some links on the blog under "websites".
The spelling list will come home on Monday and we will assess their knowledge of the spelling pattern on Friday.
Math
It's going to be a long week as we start our new unit on measurement. We are beginning with a review of non-standard units of measurement before diving into inches, feet, yards, and centimeters. We will practice estimating lengths of classroom items and checking our work with a ruler. We will also practice with "broken" rulers, where we have to figure out the length of an item even if the ruler doesn't start on zero.
Science
We continue with science this week with fun motion experiments. We will be watching items spin, slide and roll. We will discuss the force that causes these items to move and record the changes that occur as an item moves. Then we will move on to magnets and learning how and why magnets move items. We need some donations for our fun experiments. Please see the signupgenius email if you would like to donate. Thanks for helping us make science fun and engaging!
Reminders
November 18
Last day to return Student Treasures (class book) order forms!!!
PTA Meeting /3rd Grade Program 7:00pm
November 19
Caraway Thanksgiving Meal at your child's lunch time
PTA Reflection Awards 6:30pm
November 20
Science Fair Coaching 6:00pm
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 1
Science Fair Coaching 6:00pm
Wednesday, December 3
Early Release 12:45
PTA Spirit Night Out - Newks 5:00pm
