MA NN ELE MEN TARY 3RD GR ADE

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Week of January 28 2013

READING: Story Title:

RESEARCH TOPIC
Comprehension Strategy: Note Taking Comprehension Skill: Make Inferences, Sequence Writing Trait: Voice, Purpose, Audience Genre: Biography Grammar: Point of View Spellling: No Spelling
LANGUAGE ARTS: -I can research and determine important information. -I can take notes in a graphic organizer. -I can discuss and contribute to a conversation about a famous American. -I can create an information cube using technology. -I can present pertinent mation using voki.com infor-

Weekly Targets...
-I understand function and placement of parentheses in number sentences. -I make ballpark estimates for sums and products. -I recognize and know square products. -I know multiplication facts from the second set of fact triangles. -I solve extended multiplication facts to tens x tens. 4th Grade: -I can rotate angles. -I can use a protractor! -I can use long division! SCIENCE: -Solar System! -I can research a planet.. -I can create a presentation to share pertinent information on a planet.. -I can compare and contrast planet Earth. SOCIAL STUDIES: -I understand concepts about old and new communities. -I learn about the Native Americans from many communities. -I can research using different resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

WRITING: -I can discuss the 6 + 1 Traits, specifically Voice. -I can creatively brainstorm ideas about a cotton ball. MATH: 3rd Grade - UNIT 7: Beginning/Developing Skills -

Early Dismissal 11AM August 24: Thursday and Friday First Day of School! Day! Spirit Friday Wear your favorite sports gear:) September 2:Parent/Teacher/ First Student Conferences will begin January 28th. Remember your student is invited to attend the conference.

Preparing for the MAP test, your child should know these key terms. Research, biography, keywords

BIRTHDAY BOARD!

VOCABULARY:

Please make sure you sign in at the office before conferences. Arrive early to leave time for this please:)

segregation, biography, civil rights, activist, courage