Week of August 23 - 27th

Welcome back to the best 3rd grade class in Tennesee! We've made it to week two with hopefully not too many snags. Things should begin to smooth out and become more routine. Here's what we are studying for this week.



Literacy: Fiction vs. Nonfiction. An easy way to remember the difference is that each word only has no in it once. For example: fiction = not real

nonfiction = real

Reading: Prudy's Problem in the Scott Forseman reader. The main focus for this story is again, main idea (what the story is all about, the big picture)

Writing: We are finishing up pen pal letters. Please ask your child about these. They are so excited. Also, we are working on nonfictional pieces for science.

Spelling: This weeks words have a short (a) and a short (i) sound. All spelling homework is due by Friday. You may turn it in any time before then but no later than Friday.

Math: We are hitting two digit addition and subtratction with regrouping hard. Please review these skills with your child.

Science: Introducing plant and animal cells. Please make sure you work with your child on their project due Monday. Please know that this is a family assignment. Help is encouraged.

Social Studies: We are going to start communities this week. Please review the meaning and of this word and give plenty of examples.