Homework packet due Thursday, January 14!
Ms. Back, 3 rd Grade
Dear Parents and Students,
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I hope you had a nice weekend. Students have a four-day
weekend next weekend. There is no school Friday, January 15, due to
teacher institute day. Therefore, this week’s homework is due on
Thursday. Also, there is no school Monday, January 18, in honor of Martin
Luther King. Therefore, students will receive their homework packet for
next week next Tuesday after the MLK holiday.
Students will take district assessments in math. The math fact
test will test multiplication and division facts with 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10.
Since we have been working on these facts for months, students should
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now be independent or close to independent. The goal is to answer
facts correctly in 90 seconds.
Please continue to practice all math facts and reading fluency
y to maintain and build skills.
regularly
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 compare and contrast nonfiction to nonfiction and nonfiction to fiction 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 write an informational paper using facts and details and nonfiction text to
support my writing.
I can read independently and practice reading strategies using just-right good-fit
books.
I can identify and write using different kinds of adjective and adverbs.
I can identify and write dialogue using proper capitalization, punctuation, and
quotation marks.
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 different strategies and
properties.
I can solve one-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
I can interpret data using pictographs, bar graphs, and line plots.
I can describe the three branches of government using the legislative, judicial, and
executive branches.
JOHNSON SCHOOL
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 RESPONSIBILITY
 KINDNESS
HOMEWORK: DUE ON THURSDAY
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Reading/math log due on Thursday, 1/14/16.
PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES.
Multiplication and division facts due on Thursday,
1/14/16.
Multiplication fact at-home practice paper due on
Thursday, 1/14/16.
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Bring just-right good-fit books to class daily for
independent reading time.
ASSESSMENTS:
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District mid-year math fact and computation
assessments will take place this week.
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Assessment on one-step word problems using
multiplication and division will be this week.
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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 Thursday, 1/8/16.
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.
WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK PACKET DUE—FINAL REMINDER!
REMINDER:
 This is not required.
 Those who complete the work and hand it in will have the opportunity to eat lunch upstairs and play
games and watch a movie during lunch recess.