Hello Third Grade Families!

Below is a peek at this week.

Math: This week our focus is on the order of operations and the use of parentheses in number sentences. Likewise, we will spend a lot of time learning our multiplication facts through games! We will learn Multiplication Bingo, Multiplication Baseball and and even a little Name that Number with multiplication, too.

IXL Homework: All about dividing by 6s, 7s and 8s

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Reading: We will continue our character studies unit as we delve in deeper into Because of Winn-Dixie. We will study how a character talks and acts, as we turn our observations into new ideas. All will lead up to the question, “What is my character like?”.

Homework: Fluency + 100 minutes (minimum) read & logged.

Word Work: This week’s words can be found in your child’s planner. Our next spelling test is scheduled for Friday.

Writing: We will get warmed up for our persuasive writing unit by writing book reviews. The students will consider how to talk a reader into picking up a new series or recommended read!

Grammar: Our grammar focus is on lessons 19: Future-Tense Verbs.

Social Studies: This is our transitional week into a unit on the Chumash people. The unit will be introduced through the story of the rainbow bridge and a larger discussion on the role of storytelling in Native American life.

Religion: Our focus remains on Lent as we prepare for Easter.

Best,

Ms. E