Announcements
You will receive your conference confirmation date and time next week in the Friday folder. Please let me know as soon as possible if you need to reschedule. It is a Paxton Keeley expectation that I have a conference for every student. Please help me reach this expectation!
In the Classroom
In math this week, we practicing subtracting 3 digit numbers. Students used base ten blocks to help them understand how to regroup the ones and tens if needed. We also studied how to subtract across a zero. For example, 405-259. This can be a difficult concept for third graders, so extra help at home would be beneficial. We will assess over subtraction next week and move on to our next unit, Time.
We started the week in writing by making a list of ways NOT to end our personal narratives. We know now that writing the words, The End, does not mean your story is finished. You have to wrap your story up and make sure your reader gets a sense of closure. Students also chose their small moment story to take through the publishing process. Look for the completed project around Conference time!
In reading this week, we used the non-fiction book called, Lighthouses: Beacons of the Past to practice the reading skill of asking questions. We had so many questions about lighthouses! Here are just some of the questions we had before, during, and after reading the book.
After we finished the book, we went through and sorted the questions based on if we found the answers or not.
We took a few of the questions we never found answers to and did a little research. We discovered who the first light keeper was in the U.S. and we also learned there is a lighthouse in South Carolina that has an elevator!
Since we finished our Economics unit last week, we used some of this time to catch up on BFG activities. We practiced speaking Gobblefunk (the language the BFG uses) by making up our own words.
We also had another mystery skype with a class reading the BFG! This time, it was a 5th grade class in Pennsylvania. We enjoyed getting to see their classroom and discussing the book with them. Our bloggers helped take pictures.
We also connected with another class in Virginia on Friday. They were a group of 3rd graders also reading the BFG. It was wonderful getting to ask them questions about the book and hear their ideas.
Upcoming Events
October 28-Fall Room Party 2:15-3:00
October 28-Flu Shots
October 31-No School, Teacher Work Day
November 8-No School, Election Day
November 10-Parent Teacher Conferences
November 11-No School, Parent Teacher Conferences
November 16-Field Trip to Missouri Theater
November 23-25-No School, Thanksgiving Break
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