Religion: We have continued our focus on the Lenten season. The students are working on a Stations of the Cross booklet. Each station includes a description, activity, and prayer for the students to complete. Next week our prayer service will on be Thursday at 8:40.
Writing: This week we continued to work on opinion pieces. We worked on stating our opinion and then writing supporting sentences. The third graders understand that opinions may vary. They are discovering how to use their words to convince others of their thoughts.
Math: Unit 8 started up this week. Our focus is on fractions. The concepts that will be reviewed and introduced are using the number line to understand fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and fractions greater than one. The test for Unit 8 will be on Thursday, April 11th.
Spelling: Week 24 R-Controlled Vowels (ar, air, are) / Suffixes (less, ful, like)
The spelling section of the website contains all of the weekly lists and the choice words in case your child misplaces their words. You can also find a copy of LSCW if you need it.
Science/SS: Students will continue observing their "planted seed" in class. They will also learn about: Needs and Parts of Plants, Seeds, and a Plant's Life Cycle.
Comprehension: We are working on Reader's Theater. The students are getting a lot of practice with fluency for this unit. They are also working on expression and intonation. 