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    Spelling Words    

Spelling words are given out every Friday and so are the tests. Students are to complete a total of 3 activities each week in spelling notebook and hand them in every Thursday. All activities can either be in print or cursive unless otherwise specified, but they always have to be neatly done. One activity out of the total 3 will always be a pre-test. Students will be able to find the directions to each activity right here starting on Friday of each week.

Lesson 21 Spelling Words

Activity #1-Spelling pre-test to be taken at home and given by a parent, a family member other than a parent, or friend. Every pre-test is to be signed by both a parent and the person who gave the student the test. Test giver or student can correct the test using something else other than a pencil. All incorrectly spelled words are to be written 5 times each on the backside of the pre-test. Remember it doesn't matter how many you get wrong on the pre-test as long as you study them before the actual test on Friday!!!

Students are to choose one out of the 2 activities for Activity #2 and Activity #3.

Activity #2- Choose one of the following to complete:

Red/Blue-Write each spelling word in colored pencil or pen. Write each consonant letter in red and each vowel letter in blue. BE NEAT!

Write each word 3 times each in spelling notebook.

Activity #3-Choose one of the following to complete:

Scramble-Write your words with all the letters scrambled up. Then ask a parent, sibling, or friend to unscramble the words in your notebook. Correct that person's work. BE NEAT!

Illustrations-Choose 10 or more words to illustrate on sticky notes. Write the spelling word that is illustrated at the top or bottom of the sticky note. Drawings need to resemble the spelling word and be neat! There needs to be at least 10 words illustrated. For all words not illustrated, write those words 3 times each. 

    
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This page contains general information for grade 3 students and their parents. Please check back frequently for assignments, news, and other information.

 

  
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Last updated 2/3/12      ~Please see social studies below~

Music Test Tuesday, February 8th

Reading:

Students need to read at home for a grand total of 130 minutes each week from Monday to Sunday. This breaks down to about 15 minutes every day. They are to fill out a Reading Time Sheet. Parents need to verify their reading times by initialing the appropriate spaces. These sheets need to be handed in to the teacher every Monday. 

Click Reading Time Sheet to print out a new sheet for this week.

Here is a catalog of the books that I have in the grade 3 library. You can use it as a resource to find the level of books and to see if I have it in the grade 3 library.

Click Grade 3 Library to view the catalog.

 Reading Partnerships: 

Students need to read a preset number of pages and write their thoughts and questions on sticky notes. Then they are to meet with their partner a total of 3 times during the book to discuss what has been going on. At the end of the book they are to work on a project together and present it to the class, along with a book report form that is to be filled out by each of them and handed in to the teacher.

 The final project will be an oral presentation where each student will dress as a person from the book. Information on what needs to be included in the oral presentation will be announced next week. Dates to be announced next week for oral presentations as well.

Reading  

Story: Suki's Kimono

Comprehension skill: Compare and Contrast

Comprehension Strategy: Visualize

Phonics: Syllable pattern CV/VC

Vocab words on page 197

Assignment: Either use index cards or computer to make flash cards. Vocab word and a sentence using that vocab word on one side and on the other should be the complete definition. This activity can be completed in print or cursive.

Be neat!

Use this link to make flash cards- http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/flashcards.htm

 Spelling 

 Use this link to make flash cards- http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/flashcards.htm

Words and assignments are given out every Friday.

Math:

Chapter 9 Geometry

Please visit the Progress in Math website for enrichment activities: www.progressinmath.com

Don't forget to keep reviewing time, money, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts!!

Use  http://www.mathscore.com/math/free/worksheets/multiplicationMathFactsWorksheetGen.php to create worksheets.

Religion:

Chapter 12

Chapter 12 test Thursday, February 9th

 Science:

Chapter 11

Social Studies: ~test date changed~

Chapter 5 The Puritans

Chapter 5 test Tuesday, February 7th

Chapter 5 Study Guide

The Classroom Economy

As the students understand the dynamics of the store, they will transform into model citizens. After they get a handle on what is expected of them, they will no longer just think about themselves. They will start thinking of others first! Whether it is their classmates or their family, they will be willing to spend their hard earned cash on items for others. Donations are ALWAYS welcomed. Anything slightly used can be donated. Donations can include: toys, bouncy balls, footballs, pens, pencils, erasers, stickers, sharpeners, puzzles, games, cards, cars, etc. Inexpensive items for students to purchase using their own money. Don't forget about the adults. Students love to buy gifts for parents and grandparents!

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Announcements

If you are looking for books that are "just right" for your child, there is a link on the left side of the page called "Scholastic Book Title Search". Just click on this site and type in the title or author of the book, and hopefully, you'll find out the level of that book. Remember, if you are having trouble with the site and don't know if the book is right for your child that you can perform the 5 finger test. Have your child read 100 words out loud to you. If he/she has trouble with 5 or more words then that book is too hard. Your child should struggle with 2-3 words in order for the book not to be too easy or too hard.

 

Please make out one check to "SCHOLASTIC BOOKS". Please no cash.

Scholastic Book orders due Thursday, February 16th.

 

 

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2011-2012 School Supply List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Star of the Week

Check out the new schedule for the year!!! Get thinking now on what you would like to bring in!!!! Also "Fun Activities" has changed a bit. There is now a poster to bring home and fill out. This will be brought in to school on the Monday of your week along with all of your important treasures!

Click Star of the Week Schedule to see the schedule.  Click Fun Activities to see what fun things we do throughout the week!

  

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