October 31st

Reading: Main Idea and Sequence 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
Unit 2 - Week 2: lob, tremble, skeptic, propose, inflate (Week 1/2 Test Friday)


Word Study: Unit 7 (Long A: -a_e, ai, ay, eigh)  
-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 also be given 10 additional words that follow the spelling pattern for the week.  
-Test on Friday  

Math: Unit 3: Module 2 - Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction
-Timed Multiplication Quizzes
-Students will continue timed quizzes on T, W, and TH.until they have passed 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.


Writing: Writing Informational Text
-Students will continue 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 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: The United States (Southeast Region) - Students will bring home a practice map Monday.  - They will have a quiz on Friday and will need to label the states of the southeast. 

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