October 21 - 25

Reading:  Kamishibai Man (Realistic Fiction)

Comprehension skill:  Cause and Effect

Phonics: ow, ou

Vocabulary Strategy: Dictionary Skills

Language: Abstract Nouns Test Friday

Concrete nouns are physical...people, places, and things.  Abstract nouns are feelings, qualities, and ideas. (ex: bravery, courage, humor)

Spelling: clown, sound, round, count, bow, powder, cloud, blouse, power, frown, crown, pound, thousand, house, crowd, found Challenge Words: mountain , coward  Test Friday

Math: Multiplication...IT'S HERE!!! This is one reason I LOVE 3rd grade. We will start off with an understanding of multiplication. Soon students will be required to memorize multiplication facts to 12.   These facts MUST be learned and practiced nightly! Expect fact practice soon.

Social Studies: Economics:producers/consumers, imports/exports, and resources.  The Business Expo in October 31st.  The completed loan letter, budget, and blank rubric need to be returned to school by October 24th.

Homework: 

Monday: Read Kimishibai Man aloud to an adult.  Complete Reader's Response on story.  (Due Friday).

Tuesday: Read AR. Work on Study Island.

Wednesday: Read AR. Work on Study Island. Complete Expo loan letter and budget.

Thursday: Study for tests. Read AR and complete Reader's Response sheet (Due Friday). 

Weekend: Read AR. Work of Study Island.


Dates to Remember:

Oct. 31st: Small Business Expo and Fall Party

Nov. 4th: Coffe House

Nov. 21st: 3rd grade Music Program

Nov. 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 20th: Winter Party/Half Day