October 24th

Reading: Main Idea of Non-Fiction
-This 9 week period students will have a reading response menu to complete at home about their nightly reading.  There is a rubric attached if you have any questions. Students only need to choose ONE question and answer it. -On Friday, students will turn in their response about their reading to me as proof of their nightly reading assignment. Students are assigned a MINIMUM of 20 minutes of reading each night.  
Vocabulary:     
Unit 2 - Week 1: gradually, merchant, essential, fortunate, immense 
 
Word Study: Unit 6.2 (diagraphs: ph, gh, tch)  
-10 words to study (either the regular or challenge) -3 No Excuse Words for writing. These words don't follow patterns, but are common in writing. Students will need to write these words in a sentence. 
-Students will NOT be given 10 additional words that follow the spelling pattern for the week.  -Test on Friday  
  Math: Unit 3: Module 1 - Rounding and Multi-Digit Addition -Unit 2 Test MONDAY - A practice test went home Thursday/Friday to prepare. -Timed Multiplication Quizzes
-Students will continue timed quizzes on T, W, and TH.until they have passes their 10s.
-They will complete fact homework on T, W, and TH nights to prepare.
-Students have 3 minutes to complete the quiz and must get at least 37/40 facts correct to advance to the next set of facts. 
-Students can also create flashcards, use apps, or play online games to help them study.  www.multiplication.com is one the best...and it's free! 

Writing: Writing Reading Responses
-Students will begin their research projects this week.  We will be learning how to write informational text by creating a book about a specific animal. 
-For grammar (Mentor Sentence) we are focusing on contractions and possessives and also quotations. Students MAY bring home an extra practice sheet Thursday, but isn't mandatory to complete.  
-Students will have a Mentor Sentence quiz on Friday.   


Social Studies: North America
- Students will bring home a practice map Monday. 
- They will have a quiz on Friday and will need to label North America, Unites States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Alaska, and Hawaii  
Red Ribbon Week is THIS WEEK
Tuesday - Crazy Socks
Wednesday - PJs
Thursday - Red 
Friday - Superhero 

Dates to Remember:     
October 24th: Family Math Night @ 6:00
November 8: No school - Election Day  
November 10th: 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade Thanksgiving LunchNovember 15th: 3rd Grade Music Performance @ 6:00 (be here at 5:45)
November 21st: 3rd-5th Grade Coffee House @ 5:30