PLEASE RETURN REPORT CARDS AND ENVELOPES.
Ms. Back, 3 rd Grade
Dear Parents and Students,
March 14, 201 6
JOHNSON SCHOOL
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. Reports cards went
home Friday, March 11. After reviewing the report card, please sign the
envelope and return both to school this week.
We are working on the note-taking and drafting process. Students
have selected their body paragraphs based on their questions, are taking
notes, and are writing their body paragraphs. We are taking notes in our
writing spirals, and we are using Google Docs to write our reports. Students
have already set up their documents and started writing. They have their
log-in information and can work on Google Docs at home. Students are
working on their projects in class, and much, if not all, should be14
completed in school. However, some work may need to be completed at
home. Finally, please help students remember to bring their books/sources
y so we can work on the research projects in class.
to school
Please continue to check and sign the planner daily, please continue
to practice reading and math fluency with your students, 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, 3/18/16.
PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES.
Fractions due on Friday, 3/18/16.
Multiplication fact practice paper due on Friday,
3/18/16.
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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Division fact posttest is on Friday, 3/18/16.
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 identify cause and effect relationships using key words and 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 explanatory/informational text by researching facts and details from
nonfiction sources to support my writing.
I can partition shapes in equal areas and label using fractions.
I can solve one-step word problems using fractions.
I can compare fractions using fraction models, bars, 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: __________________________________________
Main idea of each body paragraph
BODY 1 _______________________________________________________________________________
BODY 2 _______________________________________________________________________________
BODY 3 _______________________________________________________________________________
BODY 4 _______________________________________________________________________________