Weekly Update 10/21/13

3 Questions to Ask Your Third Grader
1) What is the difference between main ideas and details in a story?
2) Is a square a rectangle? Is a rectangle a square?
3) What dose luster mean when we are describing minerals?



Communication Arts
Story: My Rows and Piles of Coins
Spelling: Vowel sounds in out and toy--> http://www.spellingcity.com/cmsenecal/
Vocab: errands, bundled, steady, wobbled, dangerously, arranged, unwrapped, excitedly
Comprehension: Character Motivation and Story Lesson
Click here to learn about money!
Writing: Animal Rescue Story



Math
Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Third graders should be fluent in addition and subtraction facts. Play the game below to practice.
Click here to practice Math Facts!



Science
Earth  Materials and Changes
Dr. Marjie Heyman is teaching a series of lessons on minerals and rocks. We are lucky to have her!
Check out the Montana Bureau of Mine and Geology's Website!





Mark Your Calendar
10/20/13 Pumpkin Sale at Turner Farms 1:00 - 4:00
10/21/13 Pumpkin Sale at Turner Farms 3:00 - 4:30
10/21/13 Geology Lesson with Dr. Marjie - bring your rocks and minerals!
10/29/13 Pumpkin Carving at Hawthorne 6:30
10/31/13 Halloween Parade 12:45

Love,
Ms. Senecal