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What’s new in Room 216?
MRS. O’CONNOR’S 3RD GRADE CLASS
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Creating an oversized
number line outside with
chalk was fun!
This week in Reading Workshop, we focused on
features of nonfiction text (captions, titles, subtitles &
vocabulary boxes). After reading an article about a 12
year old Jazz musician, Joey Alexander, we discussed
strategies for deciding if a statement was a fact or an
opinion. Write an example of 1 fact and 1 opinion from
the article! Show someone at home a clip on You-tube of
Joey Alexander playing his music!
In math we continued to focus on problem solving
and breaking apart numbers. We went outside and drew
oversized number lines with sidewalk chalk to help us
figure out what are some “friendly/landmark” numbers.
This helps us to round and better be able to do mental
math computation. We also worked on ordering and
comparing numbers. Order these numbers from least to
greatest: 3,876: 3,786: 3,678
During “Share Time,”
Lily called on some
volunteers to act out a
story she wrote!
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In Social Studies, we talked about the Preamble of
the United States Constitution. We focused on the “Big
Words” as they are written in this document and then
translated them into “Kid Words.” Tell someone at
home about the Preamble. Try showing the words using
sign language (HINT: Remember our guide sheet!)
Upcoming Events &Reminders:
MAP TESTING: We will be taking the MAP
(Measure of Academic Progress) Reading Test on
Tuesday (9/22) @ 10:15. This test is on the
computer & is not timed. Please make sure
students have a good breakfast & are well rested
for Tuesday!
FALL FESTIVAL: The Pinney Fall Festival is
Friday, Oct. 9th from 6:00-8:30 at Leeds Farm.
Have a good weekend!
Related Arts Schedule:
Monday: PE
Tuesday: Art
Wednesday: Library
Thursday: Music
Friday: PE