THANKSGIVING BREAK NO SCHOOL: NOVEMBER 23-27
Ms. Back, 3 rd Grade
Dear Parents and Students,
November 16 , 201 5
Happy Monday! I hope you had a relaxing weekend! We are back to
a regular week. As a result, the homework packet will be due on Friday.
Report cards go home this Friday, November 20. After you have
had a chance to review your child’s report card, please sign the report
card envelope and return both to school after Thanksgiving break.
Students, keep practicing and reviewing concepts studied first
trimester in math. Also, to become fluent, please practice math facts daily.
We will continue to practice multiplication and soon division fluency. Second
trimester students will need to know multiplication facts for 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Therefore, if students are not Independent with facts for 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, and
multiples of 10, they will need to continue to practice these at home as well
as the new facts practiced in class. Several students have signed up for
XtraMath.
Information on the program was sent home with the
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multiplication/division fluency packet given at conference time. XtraMath
begins with addition and subtraction which will help with multiplication and
division. If you need another copy of the sign up information, let me know.
Please remember, in order to be considered fluent in math facts, students
need to be able to answer a fact correctly within three seconds. Therefore,
regular practice of all math facts is crucial.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Back
mback@cusd200.org
630-393-1787
Learning Targets:
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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 make inferences using my own ideas and evidence from the text.
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 good-fit
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 and divide using 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and multiples of 10.
I can write and solve multiplication and division equations using multiples of 10.
I can write and solve multiplication and division equations different strategies and
properties.
I can solve one-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
I can explain factors that affect motion studying different variables related to
motion.
JOHNSON SCHOOL
 RESPECT
 RESPONSIBILITY
 KINDNESS
HOMEWORK: DUE ON FRIDAY!
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Reading/math log is due on Friday, 11/20/15.
PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES.
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Review and properties are due on Friday, 11/20/15.
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Multiplication fact at-home practice paper is due on
Friday, 11/20/15.
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Bring just-right good-fit books to class daily for
independent reading time.
ASSESSMENTS:
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Formative assessments (based on in-class work,
participation, and discussion) occur daily.
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Multiplication fact posttest is on Friday, 11/20/15.
Review Skills for Reading/Math Log:
READING LOG (PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN):
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Read books of your choice thinking carefully about
fluency and comprehension.
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Practice this week’s fluency passage. Read it as many
times as possible to improve fluency and reach fluency
goal.
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READING LOG GOAL: Read at least 20 minutes 4 times a
week.
MATH LOG (PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN):
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Math homework should be included on math log.
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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.
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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!