Computer Project: "Double Trouble Book"... no due date has been given yet! (See instructions in binder)
This is a "map skills" project. Students will insert images on each of the 8 pages. The instructions say 3-7 pages, but that has been reduced to 2-7. Our focus is on computer skills first, while learning great knowledge. (Again, if you don't have your jumpdrive in school, you will have to make that time up at home, completing what we did in class.) We also have a map song we sing.
Social Studies book ...H12-H20 read and take notes to use in your presentation. Here are additional notes that we took: T-note style or bullet style
*Map: a representation of the earth or part of the earth
*Cartographer: a person who makes maps
* Globe –a representation of the earth (sphere)
Types of Maps
*states
*world
*continents
*countries
*cities
*neighborhoods
*stars (constellation or any stars…astronauts read maps of stars)
*airway
* map of pipes (city)
*agriculture maps (where crops are grown, forest also)
*sea (shows how deep the water is; shows if there are valleys, plains, shelves, deep water, mountains, etc…)
*marine map: show boaters where rocks, reef, or sandbars are hiding
*roadmap
*subway (big cities-transportation)
* malls
*firefighters use maps
*theme parks
GPS: will guide us to the right road
Global Positioning System: it reads the map for
Grids: lines on a map, with letters and numbers that guide you to the location you’re looking for…like E2 or D6.
Longitude: imaginary lines on the earth that run up and down …north and south …these lines meet at the poles. (divide the east and west hemisphere)
Latitude: imaginary lines on the earth that run east and west and divide the northern and southern hemispheres (these lines are parallel to the equator
Hemisphere: half of the earth
Compass Rose: there are four main directions on all maps- north, south, east, west
COLORS: some maps use colors…rain, snow, hot, cold, deserts, jungles
* Scale- an example of a scale would be 1 inch to 1 _____ (mile, or 100 miles, or 500 miles, or 1 million miles)
With a scale, you need MEASURE the distance and calculate the miles according to the SCALE.
Each map has a different scale.
* Key or Legend- each map has symbols that show different things on each key (it will show you: large cities, rivers, large bodies of water, capitals, etc… A capital is marked with a
Legends use color and symbols (drawing or sign that stands for something)
Math: is the packet finished; are you studying facts for speed and accuracy. Are your T-Notes and Drawings done for Ch. 7 on geometry?
Spelling: Rainbow words
Science: Stone project: due March 21
Literacy: Plot Structure: be reading and collecting details (If you don't collect details as you go, your project will show this. You need to write small and be detailed. I am demonstrating this with Guided Reading, Guided Note Taking, and Guided Writing instructions in class.) LFD (Listening and Following Directions is essential)
30 minutes of reading per day for these 7 days of the month are required and signed.
Religion: Lenten activities, discussions, and prayer
Saint report is due next week and needs to be added to Saint presentation in progress.
Foot: write what you will do this Lenten Season to be closer to God.
Color your Stations of the Cross!
Did you send the slip regarding "singing for the F-M Food Pantry at Holy Spirit: March 6 @ 6:30???
We practiced math problems...subtracting with borrowing 3 and 4 digit; multiplication of 3 digit times 2 digits, dividing the short cut method or long division (see binder) .PRACTICE AT HOME!!!
Planners are not near where they need to be as far as students filling them in on their own! Students need to improve on adding all details daily by looking at the board or the web at home and have these filled in. Next year they need to do this without the blog and if this is not a habit, this will be concerning.
What's Happening In Third Grade?
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday
Math: study for speed; Ch. 7 notes, and packet
Reading: Plot structure
Spelling:20, 21
Social/Science: Stone Structure project
Practiced our short cut for long division...have your child explain this to you...(binder)
Pompeii ...facts, details, and song
30 minutes of reading nightly and signed to go on field trip next week...Reading is a must!
Send your note in if you can attend our concert on March 6th!
We're reading Number The Stars as a class and collecting details to fill into a "plot structure" format. This assists the students to learn how to think as they read a book themselves...ask your child to see their Plot Structure that is due next week....This is to include "details, descriptions, and dynamite facts". (3-D) The students who are telling me they're done, are not including these things. You have a week to finish reading, take down details as you read, and plug them into your project. Use it wisely and do a great job.
Reading: Plot structure
Spelling:20, 21
Social/Science: Stone Structure project
Practiced our short cut for long division...have your child explain this to you...(binder)
Pompeii ...facts, details, and song
30 minutes of reading nightly and signed to go on field trip next week...Reading is a must!
Send your note in if you can attend our concert on March 6th!
We're reading Number The Stars as a class and collecting details to fill into a "plot structure" format. This assists the students to learn how to think as they read a book themselves...ask your child to see their Plot Structure that is due next week....This is to include "details, descriptions, and dynamite facts". (3-D) The students who are telling me they're done, are not including these things. You have a week to finish reading, take down details as you read, and plug them into your project. Use it wisely and do a great job.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wednesday
Literacy:
We worked on learning to write historical fiction...this is fiction- but you write it as a story using words that ignite the 5 senses and also to hear your heart (using "stone statues"...we did this twice)
Example:
Brick after brick, droplets of sweat poured from my brows as I continued, to labor, with hundreds of others, suffering in the hot scorching sun. Mile after mile, this division from the world seemed to linger through eternity, as life after life was wasted, working on what seemed to be a futile effort.
Use: dollar words; words to show things you see, hear, touch, feel, and even taste
Include beautiful words...adjectives, great verbs, and awesome adverbs
This is an example of a historical fiction exert that will begin a Great Wall of China exposition.
We took Math fluency assessments: keep studying...today's time allowed 4:30 for 100 problems and will go down to 4:00.
Saint reports (the second one) are due next week. They need to be added to the "saint presentation".
Plot Structure assignments: Students need to finish reading their books (collect details for their assignment as they go) This is a book report of sorts...the story needs to be read!!!! There are some people attempting to do this without reading it! Due March 2.
Math: packet
Ch. 7 notes: definitions and drawings ...T-Note style
Learned a new method to do the short version of long division
Stone Structure Project and written essay due: Feb. 21
We worked on learning to write historical fiction...this is fiction- but you write it as a story using words that ignite the 5 senses and also to hear your heart (using "stone statues"...we did this twice)
Example:
Brick after brick, droplets of sweat poured from my brows as I continued, to labor, with hundreds of others, suffering in the hot scorching sun. Mile after mile, this division from the world seemed to linger through eternity, as life after life was wasted, working on what seemed to be a futile effort.
Use: dollar words; words to show things you see, hear, touch, feel, and even taste
Include beautiful words...adjectives, great verbs, and awesome adverbs
This is an example of a historical fiction exert that will begin a Great Wall of China exposition.
We took Math fluency assessments: keep studying...today's time allowed 4:30 for 100 problems and will go down to 4:00.
Saint reports (the second one) are due next week. They need to be added to the "saint presentation".
Plot Structure assignments: Students need to finish reading their books (collect details for their assignment as they go) This is a book report of sorts...the story needs to be read!!!! There are some people attempting to do this without reading it! Due March 2.
Math: packet
Ch. 7 notes: definitions and drawings ...T-Note style
Learned a new method to do the short version of long division
Stone Structure Project and written essay due: Feb. 21
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday
Graph booklet: do 2 pages per day
Take T-notes on Ch. 7 in Math: due next week (p. 294) This is a week to hit hard with practicing your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts for accuracy and speed.
Upcoming Project:: Due March 21st ...or 22nd (Wed.) ...sates decided by the whole class
"Stone Symbol" project...2 parts:
1. written (report, power point, or newspaper, book, or whatever you choose,
2. physical project ...clay, stones, soap, Legos, 3-D paper, the sky is the limit
p. 266 in Science is the foundation of this project with our Social Studies curriculum focusing on cultures, which ties right in and is part of our current discussion
Pick any "stone sculpture, known throughout the world, that would of been carved by their people. (Some of the ones we sang about included: Stonehenge-England, pyramids, Easter Island-Chile, The Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu-Peru, Chitchen Itza-Mexico, Mt. Rushmore-S.Dakota. Students could also do Mesa Verde. (I am open to other ones that you might find also.)
Parts of Speech Discussion to review on occasion:
Label: N, V, Adj., Adv., article, and /
1. The dog barked.
2. The fluffy dog barked loudly.
3. The temperatures spiked.
4. The cold temperatures spiked slowly.
5. The chair fell.
6. The brown chair fell slowly to the floor.
7. The child learned.
8. The intelligent child learned quickly.
Plot Structure (fiction chapter book) project is in progress: be reading your chapter book and collect details to fill in your pyramid. This is not from a book that you've read. This is a book you started reading last week when the project started...or newly started. It may be historical fiction, science fiction, or fiction. Due March 2.
Students received several additional pages of compound words to practice reading. Fluency, vocabulary, using the words in context are all goals for Literacy improvement.
Spelling and Handwriting: List 21 Rainbow Words
Take T-notes on Ch. 7 in Math: due next week (p. 294) This is a week to hit hard with practicing your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts for accuracy and speed.
Upcoming Project:: Due March 21st ...or 22nd (Wed.) ...sates decided by the whole class
"Stone Symbol" project...2 parts:
1. written (report, power point, or newspaper, book, or whatever you choose,
2. physical project ...clay, stones, soap, Legos, 3-D paper, the sky is the limit
p. 266 in Science is the foundation of this project with our Social Studies curriculum focusing on cultures, which ties right in and is part of our current discussion
Pick any "stone sculpture, known throughout the world, that would of been carved by their people. (Some of the ones we sang about included: Stonehenge-England, pyramids, Easter Island-Chile, The Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu-Peru, Chitchen Itza-Mexico, Mt. Rushmore-S.Dakota. Students could also do Mesa Verde. (I am open to other ones that you might find also.)
Parts of Speech Discussion to review on occasion:
Label: N, V, Adj., Adv., article, and /
1. The dog barked.
2. The fluffy dog barked loudly.
3. The temperatures spiked.
4. The cold temperatures spiked slowly.
5. The chair fell.
6. The brown chair fell slowly to the floor.
7. The child learned.
8. The intelligent child learned quickly.
Plot Structure (fiction chapter book) project is in progress: be reading your chapter book and collect details to fill in your pyramid. This is not from a book that you've read. This is a book you started reading last week when the project started...or newly started. It may be historical fiction, science fiction, or fiction. Due March 2.
Students received several additional pages of compound words to practice reading. Fluency, vocabulary, using the words in context are all goals for Literacy improvement.
Spelling and Handwriting: List 21 Rainbow Words
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thursday
Math:
Corrected: 273 and 275-276
Monday:286 and 287
Graph booklet: do 2 pages per day
Take T-notes on Ch. 7 in Math: due next week (p. 294) I will be giving 7 minute chunks of time to complete this work 3-4 times a day. Students who use their time wisely will get this work done in class. Those who don't will have homework.
Graphing Booklet: Do 2 pages per day! (although some kids already have their finished)
Begin "Geometry and Measurement" Ch. 7: p. 294 notes, drawings, and definitions ...due next week!
Worked grammar and parts of speech...this is a repeat class assignment to assure success)
Mark: Skip 2 lines!
pronoun, noun, verb, helping verb, adj., adv., interjection, article …and a /
1. The boy jogged.
2. The happy boy jogged.
3. The happy boy jogged quickly.
4. He jogged quickly.
5. Wow, he can jog quickly!
Fruits of the Holy Spirit: practice and learn...we discussed each one in detail!
New songs to teach new concepts today! We talked about avalaches, rhombuses, cultures, etc... We also have a personalized good morning song!
The Science "Simple Machines" peek boxes are wonderful! Students have until tomorrow to make additions and changes.
Plot Structure: Project is due March 2 Be reading your fiction book and collecting details. (we discussed this last week in detail)
Here are some helpful hints that I shared with the students. (see binder...2 different areas explain this) Plot Structure!
The long white paper (14 inches) and construction paper was given out.
1. Point on top is at 7 inches in
2. Bottom lip is 1 1/2 inches wide
3. Top section is 3 inches ...draw a line (inside and out)
4. The next 2 sections are 2 inches...draw a line (inside and out)
5. Titles on the outside
6. Words on the inside cover
7. Pictures to explain on the main part
I also xeroxed the titles for them to put on the front.
On the inside flaps: write the details
On the inside back: draw pictures of the details
We worked on this for over an hour this morning.
Reading About Cultures: 28-34 S.S.
Africa: 27-30; 124-125
It's very important that your child is reading daily! When they read to me, their progress (or lack of) really shows. Fluency, comprehension, vocabulary are all affected!!
We also read through the compound words lists in our binders. Students who do not have their binders here, or who don't put their papers into their binder and have them lost in space, need to stay in at recess! These are an essential learning tool!
Corrected: 273 and 275-276
Monday:286 and 287
Graph booklet: do 2 pages per day
Take T-notes on Ch. 7 in Math: due next week (p. 294) I will be giving 7 minute chunks of time to complete this work 3-4 times a day. Students who use their time wisely will get this work done in class. Those who don't will have homework.
Graphing Booklet: Do 2 pages per day! (although some kids already have their finished)
Begin "Geometry and Measurement" Ch. 7: p. 294 notes, drawings, and definitions ...due next week!
Worked grammar and parts of speech...this is a repeat class assignment to assure success)
Mark: Skip 2 lines!
pronoun, noun, verb, helping verb, adj., adv., interjection, article …and a /
1. The boy jogged.
2. The happy boy jogged.
3. The happy boy jogged quickly.
4. He jogged quickly.
5. Wow, he can jog quickly!
Fruits of the Holy Spirit: practice and learn...we discussed each one in detail!
New songs to teach new concepts today! We talked about avalaches, rhombuses, cultures, etc... We also have a personalized good morning song!
The Science "Simple Machines" peek boxes are wonderful! Students have until tomorrow to make additions and changes.
Plot Structure: Project is due March 2 Be reading your fiction book and collecting details. (we discussed this last week in detail)
Here are some helpful hints that I shared with the students. (see binder...2 different areas explain this) Plot Structure!
The long white paper (14 inches) and construction paper was given out.
1. Point on top is at 7 inches in
2. Bottom lip is 1 1/2 inches wide
3. Top section is 3 inches ...draw a line (inside and out)
4. The next 2 sections are 2 inches...draw a line (inside and out)
5. Titles on the outside
6. Words on the inside cover
7. Pictures to explain on the main part
I also xeroxed the titles for them to put on the front.
On the inside flaps: write the details
On the inside back: draw pictures of the details
We worked on this for over an hour this morning.
Reading About Cultures: 28-34 S.S.
Africa: 27-30; 124-125
It's very important that your child is reading daily! When they read to me, their progress (or lack of) really shows. Fluency, comprehension, vocabulary are all affected!!
We also read through the compound words lists in our binders. Students who do not have their binders here, or who don't put their papers into their binder and have them lost in space, need to stay in at recess! These are an essential learning tool!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday
Math: see previous post
Peek Boxes: Monday or Tuesday
We cooked Bean Soup today...measuring, learning about ingredients, agriculture, following directions, nutrition ...lots to learn from cooking! We had our Love Potion and "solution" (Hawaiian Punch) for another snack, plus Miss Barbie gave us cookies too! Wow!
We have a concert here at Holy Spirit Social Hall on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 pm...send me a note if your child can perform for the F-M Food Pantry!
Worked on computer projects.
Pray for Baby Kate!
Grammar- working on labeling sentences again...see how your child did
Plot Structure: in binder...find a fiction, historical fiction, or science fiction story to complete a plot project ...due: March 2...be collecting aspects like: characters, setting (when and where) etc...
Peek Boxes: Monday or Tuesday
We cooked Bean Soup today...measuring, learning about ingredients, agriculture, following directions, nutrition ...lots to learn from cooking! We had our Love Potion and "solution" (Hawaiian Punch) for another snack, plus Miss Barbie gave us cookies too! Wow!
We have a concert here at Holy Spirit Social Hall on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 pm...send me a note if your child can perform for the F-M Food Pantry!
Worked on computer projects.
Pray for Baby Kate!
Grammar- working on labeling sentences again...see how your child did
Plot Structure: in binder...find a fiction, historical fiction, or science fiction story to complete a plot project ...due: March 2...be collecting aspects like: characters, setting (when and where) etc...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday
Meeting tonight for parents for Confirmation and Eucharist: 6:30 pm at Holy Spirit!
Math: see previous post.
Poems ...color poem booklet...typed...4 poems ...due tomorrow (booklets were made in class today...they add the typed poem and the colors FOLLOWING THE A-B-A-B pattern... that means only line 2 and 4 rhyme...the color needs to be stated twice also; use word art and images from the computer to make it a spiffy cover too!)
More on parables: Story-activity book p. 67 ...wrote about how the mustard seed is like God's kingdom
We also read the parable: The Old Turtle...it discusses how the half truth in life is..."We are wonderful children of God." The other half is..."so is everyone else, so treat them as they are! When we only remember the first part, there are conflicts, and problems, war, and misery!
Msgr. Wald also spoke with the students about preparing for Ash Wednesday. fasting...praying...and alms giving! The alms giving tied right in with doing this for our parents when told or on our own...cursive writing mailbox! He wants these things to become habits of goodness for the children, and not only a one time event.
Literacy: parts of speech...assessment is coming home (to be signed) practice and review (see the details if needed in their binder)
Math: (literacy also in that we sing the songs...READ the songs, and comprehend "how to" do the task)
We reviewed many topics and learned a few new ones. See if your child retained the information. Ask them ...What is:
A prime number?
Reciprocal?
Face? Edge? Vertices?
Congruent?
Symmetrical?
Rectangular prism
How many teeth do adults have? Name 4 types: bicuspids, molars, canines, incisors
What do we need to do when we add, subtract, or COMPARE fractions....Reduce or Simplify..."How low can we go?"
How do you multiply fractions? (multiply the top...then multiply the bottom...then Reduce!)
Bean Soup: could use some ham...we cooked the ham hock today.
We also need carrots and diced tomatoes. We're making a double batch and having it for our healthy morning snack tomorrow.
Peek Boxes due Monday or Tuesday!
We read our Billy Goats Gruff puppets shows for the kindergartners today.
We made prayer chains for Owen (K) and his family, as his baby sister is critically ill and needs our prayers.
We just received word regarding the national contest for our Flash Mob...we were one of the first prize winners! Hip-Hip...
Math: see previous post.
Poems ...color poem booklet...typed...4 poems ...due tomorrow (booklets were made in class today...they add the typed poem and the colors FOLLOWING THE A-B-A-B pattern... that means only line 2 and 4 rhyme...the color needs to be stated twice also; use word art and images from the computer to make it a spiffy cover too!)
More on parables: Story-activity book p. 67 ...wrote about how the mustard seed is like God's kingdom
We also read the parable: The Old Turtle...it discusses how the half truth in life is..."We are wonderful children of God." The other half is..."so is everyone else, so treat them as they are! When we only remember the first part, there are conflicts, and problems, war, and misery!
Msgr. Wald also spoke with the students about preparing for Ash Wednesday. fasting...praying...and alms giving! The alms giving tied right in with doing this for our parents when told or on our own...cursive writing mailbox! He wants these things to become habits of goodness for the children, and not only a one time event.
Literacy: parts of speech...assessment is coming home (to be signed) practice and review (see the details if needed in their binder)
Math: (literacy also in that we sing the songs...READ the songs, and comprehend "how to" do the task)
We reviewed many topics and learned a few new ones. See if your child retained the information. Ask them ...What is:
A prime number?
Reciprocal?
Face? Edge? Vertices?
Congruent?
Symmetrical?
Rectangular prism
How many teeth do adults have? Name 4 types: bicuspids, molars, canines, incisors
What do we need to do when we add, subtract, or COMPARE fractions....Reduce or Simplify..."How low can we go?"
How do you multiply fractions? (multiply the top...then multiply the bottom...then Reduce!)
Bean Soup: could use some ham...we cooked the ham hock today.
We also need carrots and diced tomatoes. We're making a double batch and having it for our healthy morning snack tomorrow.
Peek Boxes due Monday or Tuesday!
We read our Billy Goats Gruff puppets shows for the kindergartners today.
We made prayer chains for Owen (K) and his family, as his baby sister is critically ill and needs our prayers.
We just received word regarding the national contest for our Flash Mob...we were one of the first prize winners! Hip-Hip...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday
Happy Valentine's Day! We had a delightful day, making Love Potion, a painting project to decorate our treats we're sending home to you, our parents, decorating our bags, handing out candy, eating our candy and treats, and wishing all a "happy day"! God Bless you parents for all you do!
See previous post for today's math assignment. (notes and examples of problems should be in their notebook as part of the assignment)
As part of our party, we incorporated Science to learn about solutions and mixtures... our punch- a solution and our love potion - a mixture! Ask your child to tell you the difference between the two.
Poems: due Thursday- 4 colors...they collected colored items to put on their collage.
4 poems...use the color word twice per poem...they have an example of 4 of poems in their binder:
Purple is a grape
One of a bunch
Purple is the jelly
In the sandwich I ate for lunch. Lunch and bunch rhyme on lines 2 and 4....need to have a good rhythm also!
Peek Boxes due Monday or Tuesday.
Are you giving your child chores to do in their "Cursive Mail Boxes"?
Adding fractions, simplifying or reducing and adding decimals went very well for the students. Keep them in their binders to remind them to practice this summer!
Reading Train: read binder and books daily
Spelling 20
Practice your states!
Saint report for the month!....don't leave it until the last day!
See previous post for today's math assignment. (notes and examples of problems should be in their notebook as part of the assignment)
As part of our party, we incorporated Science to learn about solutions and mixtures... our punch- a solution and our love potion - a mixture! Ask your child to tell you the difference between the two.
Poems: due Thursday- 4 colors...they collected colored items to put on their collage.
4 poems...use the color word twice per poem...they have an example of 4 of poems in their binder:
Purple is a grape
One of a bunch
Purple is the jelly
In the sandwich I ate for lunch. Lunch and bunch rhyme on lines 2 and 4....need to have a good rhythm also!
Peek Boxes due Monday or Tuesday.
Are you giving your child chores to do in their "Cursive Mail Boxes"?
Adding fractions, simplifying or reducing and adding decimals went very well for the students. Keep them in their binders to remind them to practice this summer!
Reading Train: read binder and books daily
Spelling 20
Practice your states!
Saint report for the month!....don't leave it until the last day!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday
Love Potion is in motion! We started our "hands-on" measuring and cooking!
Math: see Friday's post for this week's work. also: fractions-adding and adding decimals
English: What If poems were due...we don't have a lot of time to type them up tom. morning due to the Valentine's party, but if students do not have them typed, they can type them then.
Color poems: for Thursday...collect scraps of color... write a 4 line color poem with 4 different colors (we spent a lot of time discussing and working on these)
Spelling 20
Peek Box due Monday or Tuesday
State reports...do one for this month for your presentation
Valentines party tomorrow morning. Early dismissal at 1:00.
Practice your states.
Read your binder nightly.
Fluency on your math facts...speed and accuracy.
Math: see Friday's post for this week's work. also: fractions-adding and adding decimals
English: What If poems were due...we don't have a lot of time to type them up tom. morning due to the Valentine's party, but if students do not have them typed, they can type them then.
Color poems: for Thursday...collect scraps of color... write a 4 line color poem with 4 different colors (we spent a lot of time discussing and working on these)
Spelling 20
Peek Box due Monday or Tuesday
State reports...do one for this month for your presentation
Valentines party tomorrow morning. Early dismissal at 1:00.
Practice your states.
Read your binder nightly.
Fluency on your math facts...speed and accuracy.
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