REPORT CARDS GO HOME FRIDAY!
Ms. Back, 3 rd Grade
Dear Parents and Students,
March 7, 2016
JOHNSON SCHOOL
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. Since there is no school on
Friday due to teacher institute, homework is due on Thursday.
We are starting to work on the note-taking process. Students are selecting
their body paragraphs based on their questions. Please remember, as this process
continues, your child may need your help finding additional sources outside of school.
Therefore, it would be beneficial to take your child to the public library to look for
other good-fit books/articles to support their research. Many parents have already
helped their children find resources—thank you so much. In addition to books, students
have become familiar with the school LLC webpage, library catalog, and online book
resources to do research at school and home. I sent home in the planner information
14sites.
regarding sites and log-in. Please let me know if you need help accessing these
Finally, please help students remember to bring their books/sources to school so we can
work on the research projects in class. Much of our work will be completed in class.
However, some work may need to be completed at home.
y Reports cards go home this Friday on March 11. After reviewing the report
card, please sign the envelope and return both to school the following week.
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
mback@cusd200.org
630-393-1787
 RESPECT
 RESPONSIBILITY
 KINDNESS
HOMEWORK: DUE ON FRIDAY
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Reading/math log due on Friday, 3/11/16.
PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES.
Fractions due on Friday, 3/11/16.
Multiplication fact practice paper due on Friday,
3/11/16.
Bring just-right good-fit books to class daily for
independent reading time.
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BRING YOUR RESEARCH BOOKS TO SCHOOL SO YOU
CAN WORK ON RESEARCH IN CLASS.
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, 3/11/16.
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Fraction assessments this week.
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 sequence or order events using key words 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 explanatory/informational text by researching facts and details from
nonfiction sources to support my writing.
I can identify fractions as part of a whole and on a number line, partition fractions,
and identify equivalent fractions using fraction models and number lines.
I can write and solve multiplication and division equations using the numbers 0-10,
multiples of 10, and different strategies and properties.
I can identify and describe the use of and importance of renewable, nonrenewable,
and inexhaustible natural resources.
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.
My research topic: __________________________________________
My body paragraphs to guide my research:
BODY 1 _________________________________________________________________
BODY 2 _________________________________________________________________
BODY 3 _________________________________________________________________
BODY 4 _________________________________________________________________