First in Math

In Writers' Workshop, students studied authors' leads, noting which leads they liked and why.  They then reread their lead in their personal narrative.  They used the strategy of "Try 5" to write the same lead 5 different ways and picking their favorite (see below). As writers, our lead is our "first impression" on the reader; it sometimes determines if readers abandon or stick with our writing.  Because of this, it's worth reconsidering and revising, making sure it sounds exactly right.

In Readers' Workshop, students learned that when an object, situation, or phrase come up again and again, we need to stop and ask ourselves, "Why does this keep showing up again and again?" The answers to this question help us infer ideas about characters, relationships, symbolism and theme.

In Math Workshop, students explored ideas regarding perimeter and area.  Please encourage your child to play "First In Math" at home! We're trying to take the lead in 3rd grade (we're currently in third our of four classes...).

Homework:

• Math homework
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Picture Retake Day: Tomorrow, November 17.
• American Education Week: November 16-20. 

Classroom Supplies:

Kidblog Link:  https://kidblog.org/class/RES11/login

Thank you,

Mrs. O'Neill