HOMEWORK IS DUE FRIDAY! Ms. Back, 3 rd Grade November 2, 2015 Dear Parents and Students, Happy Monday! I hope you had a fun and safe Halloween! Thanks to the parents who came to parent teacher conferences. If you were unable to make it, please contact me and we can reschedule before or after school. Thanks to those who volunteered to support our class Halloween party. Thanks especially to Mrs. Spicer who volunteered to organize the event. All of the activities, treats, and supplies were so very helpful. Thanks to everyone who donated items and/or attended. The party was a great success because of you! Thanks again! Students, keep practicing and reviewing concepts studied first trimester in math. Also, to become fluent, please practice math facts daily. I hope you have had a chance to log onto XtraMath to practice fact fluency. y We will begin division this week. Therefore, we will study both multiplication and division at the same time. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week! Sincerely, Ms. Back mback@cusd200.org 630-393-1787 Learning Targets: I can identify the main/key idea and supporting details using fiction and nonfiction text. I can compare and contrast setting, plot, and theme in literature. I can define meanings of words using context clues in fiction and nonfiction text. I can identify my point of view and compare it to the narrator, character, or author using my own ideas and evidence in fiction or nonfiction text. I can read independently and practice reading strategies using just-right goodfit books. I can write complete sentences using simple, compound, and complex sentences. I can write using adjectives, comparative, and superlative adjectives. I can identify and write dialogue using proper capitalization, punctuation, and quotation marks. I can express and write my opinion using details to support my opinion. I can multiply using the factors 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10. I can write and solve multiplication and division equations using arrays. I can write and solve multiplication and division equations using mathematical properties. I can solve one-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. I can explain how offspring are similar to their parents by describing inherited traits. JOHNSON SCHOOL RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY KINDNESS HOMEWORK: DUE ON FRIDAY! Reading/math log is due on Friday, 11/06/15. PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES. Review and multiplication are due on Friday, 11/06/15. Multiplication fact at-home practice paper is due on Friday, 11/0615. Bring just-right good-fit books to class daily for independent reading time. ASSESSMENTS: Formative assessments (based on in-class work, participation, and discussion) occur daily. Multiplication fact posttest is on Friday, 11/06/15. Review Skills for Reading/Math Log: READING LOG (PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN): Read books of your choice thinking carefully about fluency and comprehension. Practice this week’s fluency passage. Read it as many times as possible to improve fluency and reach fluency goal. READING LOG GOAL: Read at least 20 minutes 4 times a week. MATH LOG (PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN): Math homework should be included on math log. Also, practice math facts and other math concepts using weekly fact practice test, math homework, flash cards, XtraMath, paper and pencil, computer games, math games/ activities, etc. MATH LOG GOAL: Practice at least 15 minutes 4 times a week. Students, please practice your fluency passage and fill out your reading math log completely. Parents, please sign both logs and planner daily. THANKS!