Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families,

Please save the following dates on your calendar:

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm,  STEM Night

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Scholastic book order flyers went home last week. Please submit your order by Wednesday, Jan. 29th at 3:00. To order online, go to https://clubs.scholastic.com/home. Our class code is P2Y3C.

Here's a look at our learning in ELA this week:

In reading, we will continue our work on understanding literal and non-literal language. A fun activity at home to practice this would be to play charades with idioms or similes or other figurative language. Your child could act out the figurative language or use stuffed animals or other props to act it out. After acting it out, talk about the literal and the non-literal meaning of the phrase. Here are a few examples:

In writing, we will begin a new opinion piece. This time we will be reading an article to gather evidence and then form an opinion based on what we read. We are still working on writing an opening, stating reasons with examples and a closing.

Our grammar focus continues with comparative and superlative adverbs and adjectives. Ask your child about the book, "Things That Are the Most in the World" which we read on Friday to help us understand superlatives.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.

Have a GREAT week!

Laura Kloos

Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families,

Please save the following dates on your calendars:

Tues., Jan. 21st, Science Fair Entries Due by 7:45 am

Thur., Jan. 23rd, 5-8 pm, Chick-Fil-A Night

Fri., Jan. 24th, 6-9 pm, Father/Daughter Dance

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm,  STEM Night

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Here's a look at our learning this week in ELA:

In reading, we will begin a new standard. We will be learning about literal and non-literal language such as idioms, similes, and metaphors. We will learn how context clues can help us understand the meaning of non-literal language. Ask your child if he or she can find any examples of non-literal language in the book they're reading at home each night.

In writing, we will finish up our opinion pieces about our favorite restaurant. These have been fun to write! They've also made us hungry!

Our grammar focus will continue with comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. 

Please remember to have your child (or you) write down what book he or she is reading each night in their agendas.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Laura Kloos

Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families,

Please save the following dates on your calendar:

Mon., Jan. 13th, Penny Wars starts - Bring pennies for the 3rd grade bucket and your silver & paper money to sabotage the other grades! Help support the Addison Foundation!

Thurs., Jan. 16th, 6:00 pm, Daniell Middle School Principal talk 

Mon., Jan. 20th, MLK Holiday, No School

Tues., Jan. 21st, Science Fair Entries Due by 7:45 am

Thur., Jan. 23rd, 5-8 pm, Chick-Fil-A Night

Fri., Jan. 24th, 6-9 pm, Father/Daughter Dance http://addisonelemfdtn.wixsite.com/addison-foundation/father-daughter-dance

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm,  STEM Night

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Here's a look at our learning this week:

In reading, we will continue working on understanding an author's or character's point of view, and then looking at how our own point of view may be similar or different to that of the text.

 In writing, we will begin a new opinion piece. We will be choosing our favorite restaurant and then developing reasons and examples that support why the restaurant is the best. Feel free to brainstorm some ideas with your child at home. Eventually, we will have a five paragraph opinion writing that includes an opening, supportive details, and a closing.

Our grammar focus this week will be on comparative and superlative adverbs and adjectives. Encourage your child to look for these types of words in their books at home. We will also try to use these descriptive words in our opinion writing to spice it up a little!

On Wednesday morning, we will have a special presentation from the Cobb County Watershed program. This presentation will help us with our current science standards on the habitats of Georgia.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about anything.

Thank you!

Laura Kloos

Weekly Update

Hello Third Grade Families!

Welcome Back and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday break. I enjoyed some time with my family and my husband's family in South Florida. I'm excited to see all of the students back at school this week. I missed everyone!

Please save the following dates on your calendar:

Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Papa John's night

Friday, Jan 10 - Report Cards posted online https://parentvue.cobbk12.org/

Monday, Jan. 20 - MLK Jr. Day NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Jan 21 - Science Fair Projects due

Here's a look at our learning this week:

In reading, our focus will be understanding point of view and perspectives. We will learn that different characters can have different perspectives on the same topic and also that we may not always agree with a character's opinion or an author's opinion. 

I have some book suggestions that go perfectly with the topic of point of view if you're interested in reading with your child. First, the book (and movie), Wonder by RJ Palacio, has a great message! "Wonder is about 10-year-old August Pullman, who has a genetic facial difference. After being homeschooled, he enters school for the first time in fifth grade and has to cope with a range of reactions to his unusual appearance, as well as a lot of typical middle school drama. Some kids use hateful language, and some people suggest that Auggie is mentally deficient. These situations are upsetting, as are other hardships that Auggie's family endures, including loss of a beloved family pet. However, goodness wins out, and readers should find it inspiring and uplifting. A high school couple kisses a few times, and Auggie observes some seventh-grade kids smoking, although these scenes in are very minimal. The book was adapted for the 2017 film starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jason Tremblay." The story is told from different characters' points of view. It really is a moving story and I highly recommend it. Some of the text can be a little challenging, so it may be best to read it with your child. I have a copy of the book and movie if anyone wants to borrow either. 

My other recommendation is The Candy Makers by Wendy Mass. In this story, "Four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the tastiest confection in the country. Who will invent a candy more delicious than the Oozing Crunchorama or the Neon Lightning Chew? 
Logan, the Candymaker's son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone?
Miles, the boy who is allergic to merry-go-rounds and the color pink? 
Daisy, the cheerful girl who can lift a fifty-pound lump of taffy like it's a feather? 
Or Philip, the suit-and-tie wearing boy who's always scribbling in a secret notebook?
This sweet, charming, and cleverly crafted story, told from each contestant's perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations." I also have a copy of this book if you would like to borrow it.

It really is a treat for both children and parents when you find a good book to read together!

In writing, we will begin a new genre. Our focus during the 3rd quarter will be opinion/persuasive writing. We will start with a few short pieces this week. We will learn that once you form an opinion, you need to develop reasons & examples to support your opinion. Eventually, we will write longer opinion pieces.

Our grammar focus this week will be on possessive nouns. By the end of the week, your child may be up for this challenge game https://www.quia.com/rr/377189.html

Homework will resume this week. Weekly math review will be sent home on Monday to be returned by Friday. Spelling words will be sent home on Monday and should be studied as needed in preparation for Friday's quiz. Students should be reading for at least 20 minutes each night. 

Don't forget to return the December reading challenge by Wednesday.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you!