We have two special events coming up next week-a guest speaker for 3rd grade and STEAM Day! On Tuesday, we'll learn about weather from a local meteorologist and Friday is STEAM day where we will participate in several activities involving the design process. Also, those students that read at least 5 Bluebonnet books, (almost the entire class) will attend a Bluebonnet voting party on Tuesday!
Read below for more info about the upcoming week. Writing: The kiddos have been working hard planning their fiction stories and their ideas are great. This week as we write our drafts we'll focus on leads, adding character traits, adding character thoughts & feelings, and sensory images. Reading: Last week, we read some great traditional tales including Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters and The Empty Pot, (two of my favorites). You might want to ask your child about these stories. We'll continue to read traditional literature this week with a focus on legends ands myths. Our lessons will include identifying sensory language, the importance of setting, character relationships, and determining theme. Later in the week, we'll begin learning about the structure and elements of drama. Math: We've been exploring area for several days now and are ready to tackle finding the area of a composite figure. This involves partitioning a figure into two or more rectangles. Then we'll explore 3D shapes and classify them according to their attributes. Science: We'll continue to learn about natural resources and the importance of conserving. Also, we'll make a small compost bin to observe the decomposing process over time. Social Studies: Everyone seems very excited about the Economics Fair. The kiddos have been sharing their product ideas and getting feedback from peers. Some of the kiddos discovered their product idea might not be that popular based on the feedback received. Students can still change their product, but I'd like them to have their final plan by Monday or Tuesday. I'll send a planning sheet home this week for them to record materials needed and the cost of supplies. We'll continue learning about economics this week with a focus on scarcity, income, and supply & demand. Upcoming Events January 29: Meteorologist Guest Speaker February 1: STEAM/Science Day
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Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |