Looks like a good day to work on Economic's Day projects and learn the 8x facts - our last factor to tackle! We have a half day of school on Friday as well, so this is another opportunity to work on the projects and review all multiplication facts as well. Before the quarter ends next week, I will give a fact test over all the facts to see what everyone has retained. It is important to know multiplication facts well as they are related to division. Those who are really good at multiplication will also be really good at division. We will start working on missing factors this week. This is a precursor to division. I will be able to tell who knows their facts well through this activity.
Now on to the happenings of this week:
Writing - Students are learning about persuasive writing - learning to make a thesis statement and then support the thesis with convincing details.
Math - We will begin the week with perimeter and area (no test), and then move into chapter 15 which is all about graphing. We will wrap up multiplication as well, and then practice using our knowledge of multiplication to aid us in division.
Reading - We continue to work on main idea and summary along with comparing and contrasting and sequencing.
Spelling - Look for an Everybody Must Know word list the first day back to school. We will not have a spelling test until next week, however.
Science - We will begin learning about stars and star patterns in chapter 7.
Social Studies - Although we have finished chapter 10, we will not test until next week - probably Tuesday, with a study guide going home this Thursday or Friday. Students will also make a sign to promote their business. Ads will go up in the third grade pod and surrounding areas on Friday. Remember, Economics Day is Friday, March 14th. Please bring in products on either the 13th or 14th.
Important Events:
Tues. - Pasta for Dimes;
Wed. -
Thurs. - Library; Conferences 4:00-7:30;
Fri. - Half day of school with dismissal at 11:40;
Sat. - Trivia Night;
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