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What’s new in Room 216?
MRS. O’CONNOR’S 3RD GRADE CLASS
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Sometimes when we find words we do not know in our
reading, we can use special clues called, context clues to
help us figure out how to say and read a tough word. We
practiced identifying context clues and will continue to
think about this as a reading strategy next week.
“Queen Kiera” shared a
dear member of her family
with us this week...Charlie!
Our study of subtraction continued in Math Workshop!
We spent time looking at models of numbers and showing
how and why the traditional subtraction algorithm works.
We practiced solving 2 and 3 digit subtraction problems
that involved borrowing and regrouping in the ones, tens
and hundreds. We also worked on using addition to check
to see if our subtraction answers were correct.
Practicing our Word Study List was interesting this
week! We made Word Study Turkeys- which are on display
in the back of our classroom!
Listening to Kiera play
the harp for us was
absolutely breathtaking!
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Veterans Day was a great opportunity for us to stop and
think about all of the brave men and women who serve(ed)
in the military! We made honor badges for each person
that we knew to be a Veteran and created a bar graph
using these badges. All branches of the military were
represented!
Upcoming Events &Reminders:
AUTHOR VISIT: Thanks to our wonderful PTO
for sponsoring this great opportunity that
allowed our students and staff to meet with Kate
Messner! She inspired all of us to have
confidence in our own writing skills!
MOVIE NIGHT: Friday, November 20th from
6:30-8:30 is Movie Night at Pinney.
PROGRESS REPORTS: Progress Reports will be
sent home on Friday, November 20th.
Have a great weekend!
Related Arts Schedule:
Monday: Library
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: PE
Thursday: Art
Friday: Library