This is the last week of the first grading period. Can you believe it! And it finally feels like fall! I'm hoping we don't see 90 degrees for a long time. I plan to take advantage of the nice weather and take the class outside to write poetry. See below for a glimpse of our week:
Science: We are starting a new unit on energy. We'll learn about heat/thermal, mechanical, light, and sound energy and how they are used in everyday life. Reading: More poetry! We'll continue reading a variety of poetry as we learn about characteristics of different forms of poetry. Also, we'll notice sensory images and how poets appeal to your senses. Students will respond to poems, make inferences, and draw their visualization this week. Math: On Monday, we will take the math test on addition/subtraction, place value, and data. Then, we'll begin learning about multiplication. This will be the first of several multiplication units as each one focuses on different facts. In this unit, we'll focus on fives and tens facts and using strategies to gain conceptual understanding. We'll work on representing multiplication using arrays, equal groups, equal jumps on a number line, skip counting, equations, and strip diagrams. Writing: Our focus this week will be on writing poetry. Last week we read poems for enjoyment during time, so we are ready to start writing poems. We'll learn how to use emotion, sensory images, line breaks, and figurative language when writing poetry. Social Studies: We'll wrap up our unit on citizenship by reading more about community members showing citizenship and brainstorming ways we can be good citizens. Upcoming Events: Tuesday, October 17-Picture Day @10:20 Friday, October 20-PTA sponsored Movie Night@ 6:30 Wednesday October 25-3rd Grade Choir Concert@ 6:30 Thursday October 26-Family Fitness Night@ 6:30 Red Ribbon Week-October 23-27
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |