Shape Go Map

We are working on Narratives in class and the students are working hard to determine important ideas and elements of a narrative story.  We've begun looking deeper into character traits and will focus on setting and problem next week as we move into writing our own narrative.  Here are the anchor charts we have in our classroom.  You can use these to help you with your Because of Winn Dixie cereal box project.

Addition and Subtraction Math Expectations

• I can solve problems involving addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, using a variety of mental strategies
• I can add and subtract 3-digit numbers 
• I can use estimation when solving problems using addition and subtraction 

Encourage your child to go on Xtramath.org and practise their math facts or quiz them while you are in the car on numbers that you see on license plates.  Ask them to estimate how much two items at the store will cost altogether.  When planning for Christmas get togethers, ask them how many plates, or buns, or cookies, etc, you will need altogether.  

http://www.abcya.com/clear_it_addition.htm

http://www.abcya.com/estimating.htm

http://www.abcya.com/jet_ski_addition.htm

http://www.abcya.com/marble_drop_addition.htm

https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-3/add-two-numbers-up-to-three-digits-word-problems

https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-3/subtract-numbers-up-to-three-digits

Spelling words for the week of November 7th

Long a:

1. Face
2. Late
3. Name
4. plane
5. Claim
6. Pain
7. wait

Sight Words:

8. Who
9. Their
10. Were
11. Many
12. From
13. Here
14. Are

Patterning Expectations

Here are the Patterning Expectations that we are currently working on in Math:

• I can identify, extend, and create a repeating pattern involving two attributes 

• I can identify and describe number patterns on a number line, on a calendar, and on a hundreds chart

Look for patterns in your everyday life at home or when out doing errands (ex. Fences, wallpaper, when setting the table, in fabrics/materials, and when playing with toys).  Have them describe what the attributes are (what changes in the pattern - ex. Size, colour, shape).  Involve your child when adding events to calendars and when counting how many days until birthdays, holidays or special events.

http://www.abcya.com/calendar_word_problems.htm

http://www.abcya.com/patterns.htm

Week of Oct. 31st - Spelling Words

The Spelling Words this week follow the short "o" and short "u" vowel sound.  Our words are:

1. Box
2. Drop
3. Clock
4. Odd
5. Jump
6. Stuff
7. None

Our sight words for this week are:

8. After
9. Come
10. Has
11. Said
12. Them
13. Why
14. Went