Dec. 8-11

Reading:
The 3rd graders learned about similes this week and the 4th graders learned about metaphors.  We also had a Latin/Greek test.
The students received new spelling words.  This week their words are contractions.  They will need to know how to spell the contraction, what two words make up the contraction, and what letters are missing in the contraction.

Writing:
We finished up our Christmas Around the World informational papers.

Grammar:
We reviewed abstract and concrete nouns on Monday by playing a slap game.  Then on Wednesday we took the assessment.  The students did a great job on this assessment!

Projects:
We finished up and presented our 51st state projects this week.  When we come back after Christmas we will be starting science!

Secret Santa:
The students drew names for their Secret Santa. Remember to have their gift to school no later than Wednesday.  Label who the gift is to but don't put who it is from.

Have a great week!!

December 1-4

Reading:  In reading we learned about literal and non-literal meanings of words.  The 3rd graders were given a phrase then had to draw the literal and non-literal meaning of that phrase.  The 4th graders learned about similes.  They then created a simile portrait about themselves.  We will share these on Monday.

Writing:  The students finished their research on how their country celebrates Christmas.  They then began to do an informative writing about their country.  Some of the countries have some very interesting traditions!

Grammar:  They learned about abstract and concrete nouns on Monday by watching some fun videos that had a very catchy song!  Then on Wednesday they completed a sort with abstract and concrete nouns.

Projects: All the projects are just about complete.  The students have worked very hard creating their new state.  We will be practicing presenting on Monday and Tuesday.  On Wednesday they will present their project for the parents.

The students were very excited to receive new dictionaries this week from Rotary.  What a great thing the Rotary does every year for 3rd grade students.

**  Project presentation will be on Wednesday 12/10  at 2:00 in the cafeteria.  Come see all the hard work the students have put in to create their 51st state.

I can't believe it is already December!  Only 3 weeks until Christmas break!

Reading:  Last week we presented our author studies.  Your student also received a new spelling list and will be tested on these words this week.

Writing:  We are starting a new writing project researching Christmas in other countries.  Each student in our class is paired up with a student in Mrs. Windriver's class to research their country.  Then they will write their papers on their own.

Grammar:  We are learning about abstract and concrete nouns

Projects:  We are finishing up our 51st state projects.

Misc:

Christmas break is December 22-January 4

We will be having a secret Santa gift exchange.  More details to come soon.

Nov. 17-20

Reading:
The students worked in partners to complete an author study.  They will present these to the class on Tuesday.

Writing:
The students got to choose a prompt to complete their narrative assessment.

Grammar:
We reviewed dialogue and took an assessment.

Projects:
We continued working on our 51st state projects.  They are having to complete a power point, create a flag and a map on their 51st state.  They are being very creative!  I can't wait to see the finished products. They will be presenting these to other classes and families.  I will keep you updated on when this will happen.


**This week is a short week.  We only have 2 days!  Enjoy your time with you family on Thanksgiving!

Rough week

This has been a rough week in the Moon household. A nasty stomach virus wiped out the family and my baby Makenly got it the worst. Needless to say there had to be a sub in our class all week. Makenly is showing signs of improvement today so I should be back by Monday.  Luckily we have great subs at Oasis Academy so I know your kids were in great hands.

Book Orders

I had previously said that book orders were due today, but I had someone ask me to wait until next Thursday.  So if you would still like to order any books you will have until next Thursday.

Scholastic book order

I sent home a scholastic book order last week. This is a great way to get books for your child because the books are such good prices! There is a code so you can just order online or you can send in your order with cash or a check.  If you write a check you only have to write one check for all books ordered. Orders are due on Thursday the 6th but if you need extra time let me know.