Here's what's happening in our classroom in Literacy, Math, and Science.
1. Literacy:
a) Reading: envisioning/predicting (what and why); continuing practising to check for comprehension; re-telling; word attack skills
b) Writing: beginning new unit which will end in the composition of a personal narrative story
b) Writing: beginning new unit which will end in the composition of a personal narrative story
2. Math: **please fill out and return the "What year were you born?" sheet
We are beginning a new Fosnot unit called Ages and Timelines which will complement our work on Addition and Subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers
We are beginning a new Fosnot unit called Ages and Timelines which will complement our work on Addition and Subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers
a) Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, using a variety of mental strategies
b) Add and subtract three-digit numbers, using concrete materials, student-generated algorithms, and standard algorithms
c) Use estimation when solving problems involving addition and subtraction, to help judge the reasonableness of a solution (from curriculum document)
3. Science: We are continuing our investigations regarding Forces Causing Movement - this week the focus is on Gravity.
HOMEWORK:
1. 20 minutes of reading every night at home, and writing it in the Reading Logs
3. Math homework will come home on Wednesdays and will be due on Fridays.
4. Occasionally, other homework may be sent home either because your child needs some extra practice or your child didn't complete it in class.
HOMEWORK:
1. 20 minutes of reading every night at home, and writing it in the Reading Logs
3. Math homework will come home on Wednesdays and will be due on Fridays.
4. Occasionally, other homework may be sent home either because your child needs some extra practice or your child didn't complete it in class.
GRADE 3 GIFTED TESTING:
The class completed the first phase of the Grade 3 gifted testing last week. A letter will be sent home, at a later date, if your child will be continuing with the next phase.
