Reminders
ü Sept.
12th – bus drill
ü Sept.
13th – first day of orchestra practice ( Mon. and Thurs. depending
on instrument)
ü Sept.
24th – Open House 6-8
o
We will begin in the gym
ü Sept.
26th – NO SCHOOL
ü Sept.
28th – Book orders due
ELA
Reading:
Ø Students will learn
about narrative elements. Setting, characters, plot, theme, point of view
Ø We will be taking an in
depth look into each element and using the information as we read throughout
the year. We will also begin learning reading strategies from our reading CAFÉ
!
Writing:
Ø We’ll review the
writing process and the 6 traits of good writing.
Grammar:
Ø How to use nouns and
pronouns effectively to make writing better.
Spelling
Patterns:
All tests are Thursdays!!!
Ø Sight word list
Ø List 1 – long and short
a
Ø List 2 – long and short
e
Math
Third Grade review and
Chapter 1
Concepts:
o
Place
value, expanded, written and standard form in number writing, comparing,
ordering and rounding numbers. We’ll also begin word problem strategies and
skills.
Vocabulary:
o
Place
value, standard form, expanded form, greater than, less than
Assessments:
o
Each
unit of study will have a pre and posttest.
You will see how much your child has grown with each concept!
o
Math
fact tests will be every other week. All
students will begin with additions facts.
Social
Studies
Concepts:
v Geography of NYS
v Various maps
o How to use legends
o How to use a compass
rose
o What type of map is
this?
Vocabulary:
v Physical map
v Political map
v Labels
v Compass rose
v Latitude
v Longitude
v Continent
**We
are awaiting live crayfish! When they
come we’ll begin our first animal unit!
