In science, we have explored natural resources and the characteristics of each resource that make them useful. Students worked in their table groups to sort a group of items based on what material they were made from.
We have also done a lot more reading up on the problems with plastic in our environment and students worked on various projects on Thursday that are currently on display in the display case at the entrance to the third grade hallway. Be sure to stop by and check them out soon!
Language arts has been tied in with our PBL project, working on reading non-fiction and note-taking skills. I also introduced the students to test-taking formats they will see on the STAAR test in April, as well as the upcoming district reading assessment that will happen the first week in December. I modeled reading a passage, while teaching them strategies to successfully answer the accompanying questions. Then they tried one on their own. Very quickly, they were able to see that if they take the time to prove their answers, they will most likely get it right!
In math, we are continuing to work on multiplication strategies and will focus on division for a bit after the Thanksgiving holiday. After that, fractions is our next big unit!
I hope everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving break, and I will see you in December!
Language arts has been tied in with our PBL project, working on reading non-fiction and note-taking skills. I also introduced the students to test-taking formats they will see on the STAAR test in April, as well as the upcoming district reading assessment that will happen the first week in December. I modeled reading a passage, while teaching them strategies to successfully answer the accompanying questions. Then they tried one on their own. Very quickly, they were able to see that if they take the time to prove their answers, they will most likely get it right!
In math, we are continuing to work on multiplication strategies and will focus on division for a bit after the Thanksgiving holiday. After that, fractions is our next big unit!
I hope everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving break, and I will see you in December!
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