Math: We practiced using partial products and lattice multiplication for tomorrow's quiz. It seemed everyone left with a better understanding as to how each method can be used despite having a preference...

Science: All of the 3rd grade took part in a plant WebQuest. We "dug" a little deeper with our knowledge of the "hows and whys" of plant growth and development. In fact, following an intensive investigation and conferencing with Mrs. Holman or I, they each had the opportunity to begin creating a PowerPoint slideshow depicting their new knowledge.

Math: Great class today! It was somewhat abbreviated since my homeroom had MAP-R this morning, but it was extremely productive nonetheless. I worked through similar multiplication problems using two different methods: partial products and lattice multiplication. There is a notes page coming home tonight that should provide a pretty specific lesson - they should solve the two problems in their journals using both methods.

Language Arts: We took MAP-R for the 3rd and final time this morning. Collectively we made significant growth from Fall-Winter-Spring...I'm pleased and proud of their efforts. They do know their scores so if you're interested, please ask them. If they can't remember, shoot me an email...

Science: We had a chaotic (practical though...) afternoon chockful of plants! We planted herb seeds to be be harvested and/or taken home at the end of the year. We know Damascus can farm but we'll see if the kids can...

Math: Two possibilities tonight: the reteach/practice page OR the reading strategy/challenge page. We should be moving into more complex multiplication and division strategies tomorrow and beyond...stay tuned!

Language Arts: We developed our understanding as to how authors encourage their audience to "suspend their disbelief."

Perfect Paper Airplanes - They should reread the story and complete the two question prompt in their RRJs.

Charlotte's Web - They should complete the reading (ch. 3-5) in preparation for tomorrow's discussion as to how E.B. White encourages us to suspend our disbelief.

William and Mary - They must identify which change generalization applies to their life and explain why using specific examples. We will be using this support to compose persuasive paragraphs tomorrow.

Spelling is due Friday! We are exploring the "are" pattern with the /air/ or /ar/ sounds. As always - if you discover more challenging (and appropriate) words for your student's list - be my guest!

Science: All of 3rd grade will plant herbs tomorrow to be monitored and nurtured in the classroom "greenhouses." Hopefully the heat accelerates some of the germination and we can have harvestable herbs towards the end of the year. This is this year's extension project - but we will continue to care for the garden project from last year's class...

Plant Life Activities