Reading: This week the students learned about using context clues to understand the meaning of an unknown word. The 3rd graders worked in pairs and came up with a made-up word and definition. They then wrote a sentence that had context clues so the class could determine the meaning of their word. The 4th graders read a paragraph containing an unknown word. They then had to use context clues to find the meaning of the word. They had to write what clues helped them figure out the meaning of the word.
Spelling: The students (just 3rd graders) received their first spelling list. They are high frequency words this time. Remember that when testing the students have to write the entire sentence. They will be graded on having a capital, spelling all spelling words correctly (and using the correct form of the word) and having the correct punctuation. Their first test will be on Thursday September 28th.
Writing: We continued through the writing process for our Oreo writing. The students voted that they liked Apple Pie Oreos better than Birthday Cake Oreos (I did not agree!!)
Grammar: This week we worked on changing singular nouns into plural nouns. We made a notetaker with all the rules. The students took an assessment on Thursday. They all did a great job on the assessment!
Projects: We finished up with our simple machines rotations. The students then went on a simple machines scavenger hunt around the school.
Don't forget to send your student with 2 snacks each day. During our afternoon snack time I have had several students tell me they are hungry but they do not have a snack. Sometimes I have something I can give them, but usually I don't have anything.
