MA NN ELE MEN TARY 3RD GR ADE

Whitley Wolves
Week of March 11, 2013

READING: Story Title:

Double Fudge by Judy Blume

Comprehension Strategy: Note Taking Comprehension Skill: Test Taking/Response to Literature 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 information using voki.com

Weekly Targets...
MATH: 3rd Grade - UNIT 8: Beginning/Developing Skills -I can compare/order fractions. -I can convert between mixed numbers and fractions. -I can identify fractions on a number line. -I can find equivalent fractions. -I can solve fraction number stories -I can identify fraction parts of a set and a region. 4th Grade: -I can name equivalent fractions. -I can rename a fraction as a decimal. -I can rename a fraction. -SCIENCE: -I will learn about the screw and how it is a modified incline plane. -I can name the 6 simple machines. -I can explain the tradeoff when using a screw. -I can work cooperatively with a partner. SOCIAL STUDIES: -I understand location, economics, beliefs and ways of living after researching a tribe. -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 write a make believe letter to a pen pal including facts researched about a Native American tribe. -I can write a script about the life of a famous American.

August 24: Week! P.A.C.K. Wear the following colors to First Day of show your love of healthy School! and veggies! fruits
Monday - Green Tuesday - White, Tan or Brown Wednesday - Yellow or Orange Thursday - Purple or Blue Friday - Red

September 2: First Odyssey of the Mind 3-14

Students will watch these participants practice for the competition.

Preparing for the MAP test, your child should know these key terms: Numerator, Denominator, Fraction, Whole, Part, Equivalent

BIRTHDAY BOARD! No Birthdays

VOCABULARY:

ASK YOUR CHILD 1. How is your pen pal letter coming along? 2. What are you doing in research with your famous person?

Spirit Event 3-15 Decades Day! 3-15

flattery, counterfeit, tubby, currency, diplomat