With the transition into a new month and season, third graders thought it important to mark the occasion with a little poetry! This week, our class created a "Poetry Patch" featuring fall-themed poems in a pumpkin patch. Students developed the poems independently, focusing on their favorite aspects of the fall season. The "Poetry Patch" can be seen on the ramp up to the third grade hallway. Take a look when you have a chance!
In math this week, third graders continued their study of multiplication strategies. We have been working with arrays to help solve problems, and also learned about the commutative property (6x8 = 8x6). Many students have started using "friendly facts" to solve more difficult equations and story problems. For instance, when third graders encountered an array that was 12x12, rather than attempt to solve the problem as is, they broke it up into smaller parts (i.e. 6x6=36+36=72+72=144). What complex thinking! We will continue with this next week, focusing more on multiplication fact strategies. During Reader's workshop this week, students read articles about the hottest and coldest places on Earth: Dallol, Ethiopia and Oymyakon, Russia. Third graders were asked to compare and contrast the regions throughout the week, eventually writing a paragraph about them. Be sure to ask your third grader about the temperatures there--They are astonishing! We wrapped up our study of the Northeast by examining the region's population, weather patterns, and lifestyle. Third graders learned the difference between rural and urban environments, and were asked to choose where they would rather live. Find a few student responses below :) Next week, we will begin our study of Rocks & Minerals! 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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