Happy St. Patrick's Day! Below you will find an overview of what to expect this week in our classroom.
Literacy: Last week we began our Perspectives unit in reading. To begin the unit, students studied different points of view and the effect the point of view has on the plot. This week, we'll learn how perspectives can contribute to the mood of the story. Later in the week, students will begin a novel study with The Sign of the Beaver. We will study two characters closely and notice how their perspectives differ throughout a series of events. Students will read the novel and complete response activities to analyze the different perspectives. Additionally, students will be responsible for learning eight new vocabulary words.
In the writing block, we'll practice writing in response to prompts to prepare for our upcoming state tests. This preparation is brief and will review citing evidence and explaining our thinking clearly. Two days a week will also be spent working on our passion projects.
Social Studies: Tomorrow we have a special author, Kathleen Dragan, coming to present to our class on Chicago's neighborhoods. She will present her book, Rickshaw Reggie. We'll continue to learn about the different components of a neighborhood community throughout the week. Then, students will vote on a neighborhood they'd be interested in studying in depth. More information to come on this!
Math: We began Unit 6 in math this week. I cannot stress enough the importance of fact fluency. Please make sure your child has his/her multiplication facts memorized. The unit provides division strategies and lessons on angles in geometry. Please expect corresponding Home Links daily.
Important Dates:
Thursday, March 21st K-2 Magic Show from 9-9:45
Thursday, March 21st Literacy Night and Character Parade
Friday, March 22nd Third Grade is leading the school-wide morning meeting 9am
Thursday March 28th 30 BT Check In (22 books & Project)
