We are starting our 6th week of school although it still seems like the beginning of the year. Even though we are settled into our routines we will continue to build our class community as well as establish expectations for a variety of learning routines/activities that are important components of our learning. For example, this week we will learn how to talk about a book/text with a partner. We'll also begin learning talk moves to use during math so that we can effectively share thinking and mathematical ideas. Learning to communicate and share thinking will help students stay engaged and develop deeper understanding of concepts. Our upcoming week is packed with learning! See below for more details.
Science: We finished our first science unit on properties of matter. Now we will shift gears and focus on the changes in states of matter from heat/cooling. Students will investigate how adding heat changes an ice cube and how heating a pot full of ice water changes. This unit also includes mixtures which we will investigate next week. Reading: Our focus this week will be on making inferences. We'll infer with pictures and wordless video clips first, then make inferences while reading. As stated earlier, we'll also learn how to partner talk about our reading after I assign reading partners. Math: This week we'll practice rounding and using estimating as we solve word problems. Also, we'll learn addition strategies including breaking numbers apart (partial sums), counting on using a number line, moving numbers, and compensation. If time, we'll also learn strategies for subtracting three digit numbers including counting back, breaking apart the subtrahend, compensation, and counting up, and constant difference. Students will use a variety of tools to add and subtract such as a number line and base ten blocks. We'll use strip diagrams to help organize or thinking when solving problems. Our spiral review will include money, graphs, and place value. Writing: We have been working hard on writing personal narratives. Students should have at least 4-5 stories in their notebooks by now. This week, each student will choose an idea from their personal narratives to draft. Throughout the week, we'll learn craft moves to improve our narratives. Social Studies: We'll learn what it means to be a good citizen. Upcoming Events: October 9th: Conference Day
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |