We have been busy, busy, busy, in third grade.
In Math, we are continuing to work on addition and subtraction with regrouping. I am happy to report that I think we are getting it!!!! Yahoo! Besides the common simple addition and subtraction mistakes, I think everyone has grasped the concept and has it mastered.
In Reading, students are learning about Author’s Purpose. We teach them the acronym PIE which stands for: persuade, inform, and entertain. They are doing great with this.
In Writing, students are working on opinion writing. They are being taught to begin with a topic sentence. The middle includes at least three supporting details. These details should be fact based and not opinions. Finally, a concluding sentence should be included. This concluding sentence should refer back to the topic sentence. If you would like extra practice at home, students can write you an opinion piece. Suggestions include: What should we have for dinner tonight? Should I allow you to play video games this evening? Which chore should you help out with?
We are continuing to study the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Last week Mrs. Langum and Mr. Patrick visited us from Wilson’s Creek. Mr. Patrick was dressed in attire worn by the American Soldiers during the American Revolution. He brought with him a musket and a rifle and passed around some salt pork and bread that soldiers during that time period ate. It was very interesting and the kiddos learned a lot!
Spelling and DOL We will not be having these tests next week. I am going to go ahead and send home the study guides on Friday so that those who wish to study of the break may do so. We will have this weeks test on November 18th and then our next test will be on December 2nd.
Study Island I am beginning to weed through the tests and assign areas that need improvement to individual students. If possible, please have your child work on this site at home. They know their login and password. To get there, you type in: www.studyisland.com.
Next Week We plan on having some fun with the kiddos next week. I am sure they will be excited (maybe 
) to let you know what fun stuff the third grade teachers have planned for them. I will try to upload some pictures!
If I don’t post between now and Thanksgiving, please have a terrific holiday. I know that I am so thankful to have such a great group of kiddos this year. They have worked so hard and have amazed me at how far they have come. Thank you for being so supportive at home. When children see that education is supported at all levels, they are bound to succeed.
