Third graders work with similes

We had a great day today.  There was a lot of excitement, due to them not having school tomorrow.

We started with rainbow similes.  For example, one said ________ is as red as a ____.  They had to fill in the blanks.  What gave some of them trouble was realizing the second thing had to be something that everyone knew as that color.  You couldn't say "The toy was as red as a shirt."  Because when you think of shirts, you don't necessarily think of red.  

We also read one of my favorite books, Cranberry Halloween.  This is one of a series.  I have almost all of them.  This will be our reading assignment for Wednesday evening.  I have slowly collected a class set, and it wasn't easy, as they are often out of print.  Tonight's reading assignment is some poetry from our Wonders book.

In math we worked more with multiplication and word problems. 

Have a great evening!!

Third graders working with two- and three-digit multiplication

We had a fast and fabulous Friday.  We started with a page that required reading and following directions.

In reading we took a comprehension and vocabulary test.  We first listened to the story.  We also did a vocabulary check up activity.

In math we worked with 2 and 3 digit by 1 digit multiplication without regrouping.  They were proud of themselves.  For example, 101 x 5:  5 x 1 one = 5 ones,  5 x 0 tens =0, and 5 x 1 hundred = 500.  Ask your child about the different "9" tricks we practiced today.

We did a spelling activity with our words.  With people gone and still on a sugar rush, I opted not to give the test today.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Third graders work with commas

What a day!  The day after Halloween is always so interesting!  Some might even say challenging.

We started with another seasonal hidden picture.  They are getting good at these and don't realize how much they are learning about graphs.

In reading we listened to chapters 1 and 2 of The Chocolate Touch and answered some questions about just those 2 chapters.  

We also worked with using commas today.  We used them in separating items, such as "I bought bread, eggs, and milk at the store."  We also used them in dates, such as "Thursday, November 1, 2018."  Another way we practiced was using them in a sentence beginning  by addressing a person or answering a question.  "Justin, will you be coming in early tomorrow?"  "Yes, I will be here early in the morning."  They seemed to grasp this, but we will be checking up on it throughout the year.  In fact, if your child comes home with a writing assignment, please go over it with him/her.  Help him/her to make corrections.  The more they practice it correctly, the easier it will come to them.

We also discussed and labeled subject nouns and predicate nouns.  

Those who made their AR goals for the first nine weeks were rewarded with 30 minutes of extra recess.  Due to the rain, we had to do it inside, but it was still enjoyed by all who attended.  I kept the ones from my class and Mrs. Whiteside's class who didn't meet their goal.  We worked.  I am hoping that everyone meets his or her goal this next nine weeks.  

Have a great evening.