It was another fantastic week in 3rd grade! Here are a few highlights:

Reading:
We worked on a new strategy called cross checking. When you read and cross check, you go back, reread the sentence and make sure the words make sense. Sometimes we read words in 3rd grade and keep going on in the text, even though the word is wrong. We are working really hard on slowing ourselves down and making sure we are improving our comprehension by rereading.

Writing:
We moved into revision and editing in the writing process with our personal narratives. Most students started their 2nd drafts and are working on adding more details to their pieces. We have been discussing how long the writing process really takes. It is very typical in 3rd grade to want to write something once and be done! I have been telling the kids that great writers take several months and even years to write all of the fantastic books we all love to read!!!

Word Study:
We had our first "trial" week of word study. It was an easy transition this year, as your kids have had Words Their Way in the past. Make sure to check your child's homework folder on Tuesday for their weekly words.

Math:
Chapter 2 is going very well as we are working heavily on basic facts and fact extensions. It is so important for your child to know their basic facts. If you need fact triangles or flash cards, or a great website idea, please let me know! Ask your son or daugher about www.freerice.com

We also had a guidance class this week where we talked a lot about being a good friend and always telling the truth about others. In computer class we are working on basic computer skills in microsoft word.

I hope you all had a great week and have started enjoying this beautiful weather!!! Read a great book with your child this weekend and enjoy the Monday off!

Mrs. Luehmann :)