I can't believe it is only one week until Thanksgiving break! Where did the time go? It will be another busy week, especially since we have the field trip on Tuesday. See below for details about the upcoming week.
Writing: This week is the perfect time to stop and reflect on being thankful. I think it's valuable for children, (and adults) to think about what is truly important in their lives as it is easy to get caught up by material things in todays world. We'll spend most of the week writing about what we are thankful for as part of our expository unit. We'll create a special poster with illustrations to go with our writing. These are sure to become a treasured keepsake! Reading: We'll continue to read nonfiction/expository texts throughout the week. Our lessons will focus on making inferences, (this is usually difficult with nonfiction), author's purpose, and inferring word meaning using context clues. Math: More fractions! Our focus will be fractions on a number line and common fractions as the sum of unit fractions, (example: understanding 3 one fourth parts is the same as 3/4). This includes jumps on a number line such as shown on in the example below. Check out these super short videos to learn more about fraction on a number line from our adopted math series.Science: Last week we were lucky to get outside on a nice day to build and erupt volcano models. Be sure to look at the photos on my website. The volcano models were great! This week, we'll investigate earthquakes and tectonic plates as we continue to learn how earth's surface and structures on earth change. Social studies: We'll learn about cultural heritage and how heros shape communities. Upcoming Events November 13: 3rd Grade Field Trip November 15: Spirit Night at Blaze Pizza
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |