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Curriculum Updates:
3rd grade Literacy: This past week students read the fiction selection, The Trial of Cardigan Jones. We worked hard, practicing how to draw conclusions, based on the clues that the author gives us in the text. Students also focused on being able to infer/predict using this selection.
Vocabulary Strategy: Our vocabulary strategy for this week was being able to identify compound words and break them apart. We used the parts to figure out the meaning of the word.
Grammar and Writing: Students learned about the different types of sentences; commands, statements, questions, and exclamations. We discussed the type of punctuation that can be found at the end of these sentences. Our first writing focus is on writing friendly letters and personal narratives. We identified and labeled the parts of a friendly letter and as a class completed a shared writing example to my grandmother. Students also noted the placement of commas within a letter.
Spelling: Students spelling words followed the pattern VCe (Vowel-Consonent-silent e). Students receive a copy of their spelling words at school each Monday. They should be bringing this list home to study. Students take a spelling test each Friday. They will bring home their scored tests on the following Monday. There are six challenge words at the bottom of each list, these are optional for students.
4th Grade Literacy
This past week students read the biography, Mr. Brother Martin. Students focused on identifying the author's purpose and being able to monitor their comprehension while they are reading.
Vocabulary: Our vocabulary strategy for this week focused on the prefixes; in-, im-, il-, and ir- all meaning "not". We discussed how adding prefixes to base words changes the meaning of the word.
Grammar and Writing: Students focused on being able to identify and use subjects and predicates within a sentence. Students identified the parts of a narrative composition and began writing their own narrative piece of writing.Spelling: Students spelling words all had long or short e sounds. Students receive a copy of their spelling words at school each Monday. They should be bringing this list home to study. They will bring home their scored test on the following Monday.
3rd Everyday Mathematics:
Unit 1 has four main areas of focus:
- To explore patterns on number grids
- To review telling time, measuring lengths, and using calculators
- To review data concepts and make predictions based on data
- To give equivalent names for number
4th grade Everyday Mathematics:
4th graders just completed their first unit of study, Unit 1 Naming and Constructing Geometric Figures. They took their Progress Check on Friday, August 31st. Students will begin Unit 2: Using Numbers and Organizing Data.
Science: At the beginning of this week, students were given a "mock rock" which I created using various ingredients. Students became geologists as they broke down the "mock rock" using their tools to identify and classify the materials within their rock. Students mixed water with their broken down material and then let it settle. Students were able to observe the layers of the different materials within their rock. Lastly, students poured just the water from their vial into an evaporation dish and will examine on Tuesday the results of evaporation. They should be able to observe crystal residue. Students will use a Crystal Identification Key to compare and identify the crystals in the dish.
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend!!!
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