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What’s new in Room 216?
MRS. O’CONNOR’S 3RD GRADE CLASS
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Thomas looks confident
sharing his poster in front of
an audience!
Check out this catch Thomas
made while playing football
with friends at recess!
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After reading one of Aesop's fables, “The Ant and the
Grasshopper,” we discussed how some modern day
authors can write original fables that were based on or
inspired by a fable from long ago. We looked closely at an
example of how this is done using the book, Fredrick by
Leo Lionni. Tell someone at home which parts of the story
were similar to Aesop’s fable and which parts Leo Lionni
changed.
In Math we worked on our estimation and problem
solving skills. After looking at a variety of word problems,
we practiced how to fill in a mathematical diagram/picture
to explain our thinking (Lesson 3-5). We also spent time
thinking about strategies to use when solving 3 digit by 3
digit subtraction problems. The strategies we practiced
included: breaking apart and open number line. Next week
we will practice the standard subtraction (borrowing)
algorithm. Can you solve 324 - 245?
Narrative writing was a hot topic in our classroom this
week! We spent time collecting details, coming up with a
problem/solution for stories and talked about how writing
a story can be compared to climbing a mountain. Tell
someone at home what you chose to write about!
Upcoming Events &Reminders:
AUTHOR VISIT: Kate Messner will be
visiting Pinney next Monday and Tuesday.
Thanks to our wonderful PTO for
sponsoring this great opportunity for our
students and staff!
NO SCHOOL: No school on Friday,
November 13th due to a Staff Professional
Development Day.
Have a great weekend!
Related Arts Schedule:
Monday: Library
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: PE
Thursday: Art
Friday: No School!