Cursive Writing:
We will slowly introduce cursive writing to our third grade students this year. Most students have learned parts of this skill in 2nd grade. We will begin by writing our names and the alphabet in cursive. We will practice daily ,but will NOT start completing tests in cursive until after winter break.
Social Studies
We have finished our studies of our continents and oceans. Our test will be this Tuesday! We will begin studying communities this week!
Math:
We will complete our first chapter in Math on Wednesday! Although we have loved graphing, we will turn our focus to place value. In Chapter 2. This chapter is one of the most DIFFICULT for 3rd Grade students. We will need to spend extra time working, practicing, and studying this chapter to ensure we master it!

Spelling
We started Unit 4 in our Spelling books last Friday. These are words that contain an “oi” or “ou” vowel sound. On Monday, we completed pgs 25-26 in our spelling books for extra practice. We also wrote our spelling words 5 time each and played SPARKLE BOOM!. On Thursday, Sept. 16th, we will have spelling test #4 on Unit 4 words. We will test on Friday and begin the new Unit 5 Spelling words on Friday.
Spelling Words
Unit 4
1. boil
2. join
3. voice
4. oil
5. paint
6. soil
7. proud
8. loud
9. house
10. cloud
11. sound
12. round
13. south
14. found
15. ground
16. broil
17. ointment
18. outfit
19. trout
20. scout
Reading
The next story in the Friendship Unit is called "Rugby and Rosie". This is a piece of realistic fiction told in the first person narrative by a young boy. It takes a look at the bond between people and pets. It highlights the emotions that come with new relationships and growing attachments. Sometimes, friends must let go, even if the ties between them are strong, so each can follow their own path in life.
We will test on this story on Friday, September 17th.
Vocabulary
1.command
2.manners
3.proud
4.trainer
5.graduation

Spelling Test! Reading Test! OH MY!

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Announcements
Reading Test on Friday
Spelling Test on Unit 4 Words on Thursday
Continents and Oceans Test Wednesday, September 15.
Chapter 1 Sect B Quiz Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Math Chapter 1 Test, Tuesday, September 14.

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