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GRADE NEWS

August 29 Sept. 2

WHAT WE ARE LEARNING THIS WEEK:

Reading
I can identify the central lesson in a story.
I can identify a characters traits, motivations, problem, and solution.
I can determine the main idea and key details in an informational text.
Complex Text(s): Destinys Gift, Kids Making a Difference

Writing
I can support my thesis in an informative essay with evidence from the
text and create a strong introduction.

Phonics
I can decode and define multi-syllable words so I can read a 3rd grade text
fluently.

Social Studies
I can tell how a product is made from a natural resource.

Spelling
I can use spelling patterns and syllable patterns in writing words.

International Studies
I can identify regions and characteristics of Mexico.

International Studies Question of the week:
What is the national language of Mexico?
Enter in your answer for a chance to win 3 Eagle Bucks.

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No school on Monday,
Sept. 5, 2016 in
observance of Labor Day!

Math
Model the distribuIve property with arrays to decompose units as a
strategy to mulIply.
Model division as the unknown factor in mulIplicaIon using arrays and
tape diagrams
Interpret the quoIent as the number of groups or the number of
objects in each group using units of 2 and 3.

Science

Categorize things as living or non-living

Ms. Easley (Math/Science) myra.easley@gmail.com

Miss Albright (Reading/Writing/Social Studies) chelseadalbright@gmail.com