SPRING BREAK: MARCH 25-APRIL 1!
Ms. Back, 3 rd Grade
Dear Parents and Students,
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. If you have not,
please return your report card. Since there is no school Friday, homework is
due on Thursday.
Most students are working on the drafting process. Some students
are working on the revising stages. 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. If students need
additional sources, please remember the online resources used in class and
on the library web site. Also, a trip to the local library would be helpful.
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Students are working on their projects in class, and much, if not all, should
be completed in school. However, some work may need to be completed
at home. Please help students remember to bring their books/sources to
y so we can work on the research projects in class. Students may begin
school
to work on the visual part of their project. See guide lines below.
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
March 21, 201 6
JOHNSON SCHOOL
 RESPECT
 RESPONSIBILITY
 KINDNESS
HOMEWORK: DUE ON THURSDAY
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Reading/math log due on Thursday, 3/24/16.
PARENTS, PLEASE SIGN BOTH SIDES.
Fractions due on Thursday, 3/24/16.
At-home division due on Thursday, 3/24/16.
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 Thursday, 3/24/16.
Learning Targets:
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I can identify the 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 using nonfiction 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 solve one-step word problems using fractions.
I can compare fractions using fraction models, bars, and number lines.
I can solve multi-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
I can measure to the nearest quarter, half, and whole inch using a ruler.
I can identify different polygons using attributes.
I can find area and perimeter of rectangles using different strategies.
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.
GUIDELINES FOR VISUAL PART OF RESEARCH PROJECT:
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It must be related to your topic.
You may use any type of visual representation (drawing, poster, photographs, model, video, etc.).
You may have more than one visual representation.
You will need to work on this at home.
Due the week after spring break.