A second week down in third grade, and we are rockin' & rollin'! In the classroom, third graders have been reviewing addition strategies, building their reading stamina, analyzing the history of Denver, and wrapping up Teach the Teacher presentations... We've been busy! Math this week centered on reviewing the strategies used in solving addition story problems and double-digit equations. Third graders worked on underlining important information in a story problem to better determine solving strategies. We also reviewed concepts like place value. Next week, we will continue on with triple-digit addition strategies and also begin our review of subtraction. In reader’s workshop, third graders have been discussing the overall purpose of reading and what our reader’s workshop time should look like. We practiced selecting “good fit” books, and have really focused on what it takes to maintain reading stamina. To round out the week, third graders analyzed their reading logs from home, looking for patterns in their reading and ultimately setting new goals for themselves. Next week, we will be reviewing stoplight writing and practicing the development of paragraphs, while continuing to work on our achieving our reading goals! Below, check out third graders practicing their reading stamina! In social studies, we began our unit on Denver history by analyzing the Colorado state flag and the city of Denver’s flag. Students noticed they are very similar, with a specific meaning behind each color and symbol. We also learned about Denver's earliest residents, and are creating visual representations of their settlement in the Denver area!
Just a reminder... Some third graders had a difficult time remembering to turn in their homework this week. As we get more in the swing of things, third graders will be expected to take this responsibility head-on. Until then, we will keep working! Business:
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Mrs. Minatta is a third grade teacher at Cottonwood Creek Elementary. See and read all about what third graders are up to throughout the school year! Archives
March 2021
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