Ms. Back, 3 rd Grade
Dear Parents and Students,
February 1 , 201 6
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend.
In class, we have been working with information text to compare and
contrast, to find and explain important information related to a topic, and to
connect information. Next we are going to begin the research process for
informational writing. In class, we will discuss and choose topics, discuss
different steps in the research process, and use the writing process to explain
the information we learned. Much of our work will be completed in class.
However, some work may need to be completed at home. Once students have
decided on their topic, which will be chosen this week, we will begin to research
various sources. Then, if you have the opportunity, it would be beneficial to take
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your child to the public library to look for additional good-fit books/articles to
support their research projects. As this process continues, I will send home more
information regarding progress. THEREFORE, LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION
NEXTyWEEK AND THE FOLLOWING WEEKS AS WE WORK ON THE THIS PROCESS.
Continue to work on reading and math fact fluency. Also continue to
work on one-step word problems. Students will continue to be assessed on these
concepts throughout the trimester which ends in in early March.
Please continue to check and sign the planner daily, and please let me
know if you have any questions. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Back
JOHNSON SCHOOL
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HOMEWORK: DUE ON FRIDAY
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Reading/math log due on Friday, 2/01/16.
PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES.
Expressions and line plots due on Friday, 2/01/16.
Multiplication fact at-home practice paper due on
Friday, 2/01/16.
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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, 2/01/16.
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 ask and answer implicit and explicit questions using fiction and nonfiction text.
I can read independently and practice reading strategies using just-right good-fit
books.
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 identify and write using comparative and superlative adjective and adverbs.
I can identify and write dialogue using proper capitalization, punctuation, and
quotation marks.
I can write and solve multiplication and division equations using the numbers 0-10,
multiples of 10, and different strategies and properties.
I can solve one-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
I can find and interpret data using pictographs, bar graphs, and line plots.
I can describe the three branches of government using the legislative, judicial, and
executive branches.
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.
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