Happy Friday to you all! This week in third grade, students were hard at work in all subject areas. In math, we continued our study of fractions, focusing on mixed numbers and improper fractions. In science, third graders began studying the human skeletal system. Reading cantered on determining author’s purpose, and in writing we finished our endangered animal projects! We also started a Valentine's Day project this week, 100 Acts of Kindness. By Tuesday (Valentine's Day), our class hopes to have committed 100 kind acts. We discussed the importance of being kind to one another, and talked about what kindness looks like. So far, we have 32! Our study of fractions wrapped up this week, concluding with third graders learning the difference between improper fractions and mixed numbers. In math stations, students practiced identifying mixed numbers from picture representations, and then focused on converting mixed numbers to improper fractions. Next week, we will be diving deeper into multiplication and division strategies, with Unit 5 of Bridges in Mathematics in full swing. Information on the unit went home this week. You can also click the link below for more information. Science this week centered on the human skeletal system, specifically the function of bones in different parts of the body. We also spent some time this week reading Who Was Helen Keller. Students practiced their note-taking skills whilst reading the book, which was great practice for their own biography project! Literacy this week focused on identifying an author's purpose. Students were tasked with determining why an author writes specific material, and the goal behind it. Third graders learned that purpose can be divided into three categories: Persuade, Inform and Entertain (PIE). They were then given example texts and asked to determine the author's purpose, whilst explaining their reasoning. We also wrapped up our endangered animals writing projects this week. Look forward to seeing those at conferences! One other important note: Spring Conferences are approaching. The sign up is available, so please click the link before and schedule yours before spots fill up! Comments are closed.
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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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