Friday, 2 November 2018

Weekly Update November 2

Homework
1. Daily Reading for 15 to 20 minutes
2. Word Study
        Week of Nov.5 Pattern: short vowels i, o and u
        High Frequency Words: might, below, often, saw, don't
3. Next Oral Sharing Topic: Personal Sharing (student choice of topic)



Reminders
Bring your helmets for In-Line Skating
Mrs. Tomasson's Class In-Line Skating Schedule
*Monday, November 5th, Thursday, November 8th, Monday, November 12th

Mrs. Zaharichuk's Class In-Line Skating Schedule
*Tuesday, November 6th, Tuesday, November 13th, Thursday, November 15th
  • Remembrance Day Assembly: Friday, November 9th at 10:00am
  • Photo Retakes & Class Photos: Monday, November 12th
  • Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, November 24th 4:00pm-8:00pm
  • Parent Teacher Conferences: Friday, November 25th 8:00am-12:00pm

Supporting Your Student

Learn Alberta: Grade 3 At A Glance
Weekly Learning Update

Math: How are we problem solvers?

Writing: How To.... 
Students are learning about procedural writing. Procedures are written to teach or instruct the reader how to do something. Procedural Writing has four parts:
1. Title
2. Aim
3. Materials/Ingredients
4. Steps

We also did back to back art drawings. Students had to draw a simple shape picture (5 to 8 shapes) and get their partner to re-create it by using specific words to guide the steps. Try this at home!

Science: Testing Materials & Design
  • Toothpick Truss Bridge Testing
          What were the 2 stars and 1 Wish for the bridge your group made?
  • Structures Stable and Strong Presentation



Social Studies: India
Guiding Questions: What is life like in other countries? 
                            How are people in other countries like me?

What continent is India on?
What countries border India?
What ocean borders India's coastline?

Gym:  Throwing and Catching
Stations: basketball, overhand target assessment, ring toss, over the net throw and catch, frisbee

Global Read Aloud: One Book to Connect with the World

Ask your child:
Why did Bat say that his mom was a superhero?
What did Bat carry Thor in?
Are skunks herbivores, omnivores or carnivores? What do skunks eat?
How does Bat feel about Thor? How do you know?