MA NN ELE MEN TARY 3RD GR ADE

Whitley City Weekly

Week of December 5, 2011

TREASURES READING: Story Title:

A Glance at Whitley Citys Weekly Targets...

work. -I understand VOICE. -I can write dialogue in a story. LANGUAGE ARTS: -I have learned new vocabulary and can use it in my writing and speaking. -I can monitor my comprehension. -I understand subject and object pronouns. --I can find facts in a nonfiction story. -I can use quotes properly in a story. MATH: -I understand whole numbers. -I can multiply. -I understand place values. SCIENCE: -I will learn about the solar system. -I can name the 8 planets. -I can use kids astronomy website to find details and create a thoughtful paragraph. -I can use the internet to research a planet and post facts on kidblog. SPELLING: -I can spell my words within my writing correctly. -Test on Friday

Animal Homes
Comprehension Strategy: Analyze Text Structure Comprehension Skill: Description Writing Trait: voice Genre: non fiction Grammar: subject and object pronouns Spelling: y to i

HOMEWORK SQUARES PACKET #2 ... DUE 12-19

The homework squares packet cover sheet must be signed by an adult before being turned in.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

WRITING: -I can discuss the 6 + 1 Traits, specifically Voice. -I can write an essay using facts from the story and make connections. -I can reread and edit my

Students are to bring in a bunch of favorite books to enjoy reading throughout our day. They are also allowed to bring in clean September pajamas for when we begin our read in. Students are 2: First not to bring in stuffed animals, pillows, robes, etc.

August 24: Read First Day of In School!12-6

Whitley Happenings...
COWs: This week on COWs Students will post on their blogs and research Uranus. .

Kids on the Block 12-9

BIRTHDAY BOARD! Happy Birthday Jake! 12-8

VOCABULARY:

architects, structures, contain, retreats, shallow, shelter