Reading: This week in reading we introduced the vocabulary words protagonist and antagonist. We also learned about character traits. The 3rd graders were assigned a picture book and started using Edmodo to respond to their reading question. We will continue practicing using Edmodo for one more week with a picture book before the students start reading chapter books. Some of the 4th graders even came in and helped the 3rd graders with how to use Edmodo and how to use evidence when answering a question. The 3rd graders should feel more comfortable with Edmodo this week.
The students also received their new spelling lists. Don't forget to have them study their words so they are ready for their next test on Thursday the 17th!
Latin/Greek: We had a first test and the students did awesome!!
Writing: We watched an awesome video about giving specific feed back and making revisions. We also practiced skipping lines when writing our rough drafts. This is a concept that seems easy but the students are having a hard time first understanding how it works and then remembering to do it when writing. We also practiced self-editing a paragraph. The students then continued filling out their graphic organizers and started writing their paragraphs for their opinion writing.
Grammar: We reviewed adjectives and adverbs. We then took an assessment on Thursday.
Projects: We finished our Tribes in Action skits. It was fun to watch the kids perform for the class!
