All homework is subject to change. Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on assignment sheet and listed on updated post.
Monday
Spelling test for those prepared to take it. There is the option to take it on Tuesday. There is no new spelling list for this week.
Math- Money p.70 Sent home today
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 8 - Please practice 8,16 ,24, 32
Tuesday
English- R- p. 42 WP pp. 69 & 70
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 8 - Please practice 8,16 ,24, 32, 40, 48
Wednesday
Math- TBA
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 8 - Please practice 8,16 ,24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64
Thursday
Englis-h R- p. 43 WP pp. 71 & 72
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 8 - Please practice 8,16 ,24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80
Links to English homework:
Workbook Plus Unit 4
Reteaching Homework Unit 4
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday News 3/14
On Friday, March 18, we will be holding Purim festivities. The children will participate in a carnival and a costume parade. Please have your child wear a costume on Friday and bring in $4.00 - $5.00 on Thursday, March 17, to purchase tickets. It will be a fun and exciting day!
In math we have been working with fractions and decimals. Decimals can be a confusing topic for 3rd graders. Please make sure to review your child's math homework with him/her. We are also reviewing the multiples of 7 this week. If your child can not say them quickly without adding on, please make sure he/she continues to practice at home. The students should have taken home a multiples of 7 mini-book today to use for review.
We finally experimented with simple machines today! The children tested the force needed to move a full water bottle 6 inches. The simple machines they used were the inclined plane, pulley, lever and wheel and axle. Ask them what they discovered about the force needed to move an object with the different type of simple machines. Next we will use our knowledge of simple machines to design and improve a factory subsystem in order to make work easier.
In English we are learning about the different types of adjectives and how using them can make writing more interesting. We used the thesaurus last week to find synonyms for the word big. Then we wrote thank you notes for the large television that was donated to our class. As a result of this, four more used TVs have been set aside for anyone in our class who would like one. If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.
In math we have been working with fractions and decimals. Decimals can be a confusing topic for 3rd graders. Please make sure to review your child's math homework with him/her. We are also reviewing the multiples of 7 this week. If your child can not say them quickly without adding on, please make sure he/she continues to practice at home. The students should have taken home a multiples of 7 mini-book today to use for review.
We finally experimented with simple machines today! The children tested the force needed to move a full water bottle 6 inches. The simple machines they used were the inclined plane, pulley, lever and wheel and axle. Ask them what they discovered about the force needed to move an object with the different type of simple machines. Next we will use our knowledge of simple machines to design and improve a factory subsystem in order to make work easier.
In English we are learning about the different types of adjectives and how using them can make writing more interesting. We used the thesaurus last week to find synonyms for the word big. Then we wrote thank you notes for the large television that was donated to our class. As a result of this, four more used TVs have been set aside for anyone in our class who would like one. If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.
Spelling/Vocabulary List Unit 16 Week of 3/14
*boast to speak proudly of oneself, brag; to take pride in
eloquent showing the ability to use words clearly and effectively
*glisten to shine with sparkling light
*ideal considered to be perfect; existing only in the imagination
infectious caused or spread by germs; able or tending to spread from one to another
*invest to put money into something that will earn interest or make a profit to make use of for future benefit
*locate to find the position of; to settle into a place
*ripple a small wave
sufficient as much as needed; enough
uproar a state of noisy excitement; confusion
*modified list
eloquent showing the ability to use words clearly and effectively
*glisten to shine with sparkling light
*ideal considered to be perfect; existing only in the imagination
infectious caused or spread by germs; able or tending to spread from one to another
*invest to put money into something that will earn interest or make a profit to make use of for future benefit
*locate to find the position of; to settle into a place
*ripple a small wave
sufficient as much as needed; enough
uproar a state of noisy excitement; confusion
*modified list
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Homework for the Week of 3/14
All homework is subject to change. Changes will be discussed in class, corrected on assignment sheet and listed on updated post.
Links to English homework:
Workbook Plus Unit 4
Reteaching Homework Unit 4
Mon. -
Study for spelling test, correct and sign last test
Math Home Links 5.8
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Tues. -
Write spelling words 3X each in cursive on your own paper.
English - R- p. 40 WP pp. 65 & 66
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Wed. -
Spelling cross word
Math Home Links 5.9
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Thurs. -
Study for spelling test
English - R- p. 41 WP pp. 67 & 68
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Links to English homework:
Workbook Plus Unit 4
Reteaching Homework Unit 4
Mon. -
Study for spelling test, correct and sign last test
Math Home Links 5.8
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Tues. -
Write spelling words 3X each in cursive on your own paper.
English - R- p. 40 WP pp. 65 & 66
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Wed. -
Spelling cross word
Math Home Links 5.9
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Thurs. -
Study for spelling test
English - R- p. 41 WP pp. 67 & 68
Read for 15 minutes
Mad Minute, Memorize multiples of 7
Spelling List for the Week of 3/7
*absorb
amateur
channel
*elegant
*grace
*inspect
*lame
suspend
tiresome
tranquil
* modified list
amateur
channel
*elegant
*grace
*inspect
*lame
suspend
tiresome
tranquil
* modified list
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
News from the Week of 2/21
The food drive was a huge success for third grade. The children went above and beyond as they collected over 300 food items for a local pantry. Thanks for your generosity! It was exciting to see their enthusiasm for such a great cause.
This week we have completed our study of Unit 3, Verbs, in English. There will be a test on Thursday with review homework on Tuesday. For additional review, please see the homework section of the blog for links to previous homework assignments.
In math we are continuing our study of fractions focusing this week on equivalent fractions. This can be a challenging concept fro third graders to understand, so we are trying to make it as concrete as possible. We are also reviewing multiples of 6. Please make sure to practice these with your child daily as well as reviewing multiples of 3 and 4.
In reading we have been working on prefixes and suffixes as well as reading Time for Kids. In writing we are focusing on using more accurate verbs. The students were challenged with finding verbs in their writing that could be improved utilizing a thesaurus to assist them.
Kim Stock, who helps with Writer's Workshop in the afternoons on Tuesday-Thursday, will also be working with our class in the mornings. We are excited to have an additional teacher to help meet individual needs as well as work with small groups.
We are putting our engineering unit on hold until needed supplies come in that will allow us to experiment with simple machines. We will shift our focus to force and motion this week which compliments what we have learned in our engineering unit. Hopefully, we will be able to complete our engineering unit in the next few weeks.
This week we have completed our study of Unit 3, Verbs, in English. There will be a test on Thursday with review homework on Tuesday. For additional review, please see the homework section of the blog for links to previous homework assignments.
In math we are continuing our study of fractions focusing this week on equivalent fractions. This can be a challenging concept fro third graders to understand, so we are trying to make it as concrete as possible. We are also reviewing multiples of 6. Please make sure to practice these with your child daily as well as reviewing multiples of 3 and 4.
In reading we have been working on prefixes and suffixes as well as reading Time for Kids. In writing we are focusing on using more accurate verbs. The students were challenged with finding verbs in their writing that could be improved utilizing a thesaurus to assist them.
Kim Stock, who helps with Writer's Workshop in the afternoons on Tuesday-Thursday, will also be working with our class in the mornings. We are excited to have an additional teacher to help meet individual needs as well as work with small groups.
We are putting our engineering unit on hold until needed supplies come in that will allow us to experiment with simple machines. We will shift our focus to force and motion this week which compliments what we have learned in our engineering unit. Hopefully, we will be able to complete our engineering unit in the next few weeks.