3rd Grade Weekly Update
Mrs. Bruce
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This week we will continue our unit on fractions. We will wrap up comparing fractions using symbols by comparing the numerators and denominators to determine which fraction is greater or less. Then, we will begin our new focus on measuring length and plotting data on line plots.
In addition, we will continue with our timed practice. We will continue coloring in our multiplication sundaes as we pass each timed practice with 80% accuracy for our end of year multiplication ice cream sundae party.
A great site for practicing facts:
https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards
I highly recommend continuing to practice math fluency facts at home to help students become more confident and automatic with their multiplication. A few minutes of practice each day makes a big difference!
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This week we will begin Unit 8: Weather and Climate. The essential question for this unit is, “How do we understand change?”
Students will read informational texts and practice using strategies to deepen their understanding. We will focus on several comprehension skills, including using information from both illustrations and the text, using context clues to determine the meaning of words, and identifying patterns within the text.
Writing:
Students will begin reading two articles and will work through the POWER cycle to respond to a prompt. They will use text evidence from both passages to support their thinking and answers.
Science/Social Studies:
This week, students will be staying with me for social studies. We will use our time to finish our historical narratives and begin our unit on geography..