MA NN ELE MEN TARY 3RD GR ADE

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Weeks of December 17, 2012

READING: Story Title:

Poppy, by Avi
Comprehension Strategy: monitor comprehension Comprehension Skill: main idea and detail Writing Trait: word choice Spelling: commonly misspelled words Grammar: irregular plural nouns

Weekly Targets...
-I can write a creative story about being 20 feet tall. MATH: LANGUAGE ARTS: -I can utilize comprehension strategies with a chapter book. -I can monitor my comprehension as we read aloud. -I learn new vocabulary to better understand a story. -I can read a readers theater fluently. WRITING: -I can discuss the 6 + 1 Traits specifically Voice. -I can write a thoughtful and organized paragraph about a given topic. -I can reread and edit my work. 3rd Grade: -I can use money to purchase gifts. -I understand tenths and hundredths. 4th Grade: -I can practice using the partialproducts algorithm. -I can learn and practice lattice multiplication. -I can read, write and compare large numbers.
3rd and 4th Grade Math Facts Quiz Times: 15 addition problems: 1 minute 15 subtraction problems: 1 minute 20 multiplication problems: 1 minute Thank you! 3rd Grade Teachers ;)

SCIENCE: - I can name the six simple machines

- I can explain the tradeoff rule - I can build a cart and explain if
a heavier or lighter cart will roll further, with bigger or smaller wheels

UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 24: New Kids on the Block First Day of School!12/17 Homework Squares Packet Due 12/17 September 2: First Holiday Party 12/20

Preparing for the MAP test, your child should know these key terms. tenth, hundredth, decimal, convert

Mustang Motto Day! 12/20 Wear your Mann Wear

No Spelling this Week!

BIRTHDAY BOARD! Happy Birthday Ms. White ~ 24th Kate ~ 30th

VOCABULARY:

pelted, torrent, ravenously, sacrifice, piteously