Homework Septemeber 29-October 3
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Homework September 29-October 3
September 29, 2008
Dear Parents,
September is almost over and fall is here at last! As we approach October, I want to let you know that I am making a few small changes that I think will help things run more smoothly. First, I will be sending home an October calender this week that will have test dates so that you and your child no well in advance the dates of tests and quizzes. Second, I am moving the due date for Mr. Popper’s Penguins to Wednesdays. This is because we have a religion quiz every Tuesday and generally Science quizzes and tests will also be on Tuesday. The reading and reading comprehension worksheets will now be due on Wednesday.
As for the week ahead…
We will be taking our science unit 2 test tomorrow. We have been reviewing in class, but please go over the material with your child. On Friday we will finish Unit 1 of history with a short quiz on chapters 4 and 5. In religion we will have a quiz tomorrow on chapter 4 and we will begin chapter 5.
In writing we will be finishing our state research paragraphs and moving onto a more fun creative writing assignment.
Monday: Spelling: Lesson 5: write misspelled words 5x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 4: study words 1-3; Math: Problem Set 26; Grammar: (G.U.M.): Page 20 Part 3; Science: Study for Unit 2 test, Tuesday, September30, Religion: Study for quiz on Chapter 4, History: Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5 on Friday
Tuesday: Spelling: Lesson 5: write sentences for words 1-8; Vocabulary: Lesson 4: study words 4-6; Math: Problem Set 27; Reading: read chapters 7 and 8 of Mr. Popper’s Penguins and complete worksheet due next Wednesday, October 8; History: Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5 on Friday
Wednesday: Spelling: Lesson 5: write sentences for words 9-18; Vocabulary: Lesson 4: study words 7-10; Math: Problem Set 28; Grammar: (G.U.M.): ; History: Study for quiz on chapters 4 and 5 on Friday
Thursday: Spelling: Lesson 5: study for test; Vocabulary: Lesson 4: study for test; Math: PS 29; History: Study for quiz on chapters 4 and 5 tomorrow
Friday: Spelling: Lesson 5: write misspelled words 10x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 4: correct test; Math: PS 30;
Every Night: Study and memorize prepositions: before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, and by; Be working on memorizing the poem Windy Nights, it must be recited by Tuesday, September 30. You will have a new poem to begin on Wednesday!
Homework September 22-26
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This week in 3rd grade we will:
In grammar, G.U.M., we are learning about prepositions and prepositional phrases. The students will have to know their prepositions in order to identify prepositional phrases in sentences. To this end I will be sending home a list of prepositions and requiring the students to memorize a set each week.
In science we will continue our study of insects. We will conclude unit 2 this week and will spend time reviewing all that we have learned. Be sure that your child is reviewing their science study guide, the test will be next Tuesday, September 30.
In history we are continuing to read and learn about the Revolutionary War. Everyone did very well on their history test last week, which made me very happy. We are continuing on with the Revolutionary War this week and will finish unit 1 next week.
In religion we will be learning about discussing the Fall, angels, and God’s saving grace.
The students need to begin reading chapters 5 and 6 of Mr. Popper’s Penguins and complete the assigned worksheet found in their yellow folder.
We will be combining our study of the states with writing this week as we practice writing research paragraphs. Thank you for helping your child fill in the state research worksheet.
Monday: Spelling: Lesson 4: write misspelled words 5x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 3: study words 1-3; Math: Problem Set 22; Grammar: (G.U.M.): Page 18 Part 3; Science: Study for Unit 2 test, Tuesday, September30
Tuesday: Spelling: Lesson 4: write sentences for words 1-8; Vocabulary: Lesson 3: study words 4-6; Math: Problem Set 23; Reading: read chapters 5 and 6 of Mr. Popper’s Penguins and complete worksheet due next Tuesday, September 29; Science: Study for Unit 2 test, Tuesday, September 30
Wednesday: Spelling: Lesson 4: write sentences for words 9-18; Vocabulary: Lesson 3: study words 7-10; Math: Problem Set 24; Grammar: (G.U.M.): ; Science: Study for Unit 2 test, Tuesday, September 29
Thursday: Spelling: Lesson 4: study for test; Vocabulary: Lesson 3: study for test; Math: PS 25; Science: Study for Unit 2 test, Tuesday, September 30
Friday: Spelling: Lesson 4: write misspelled words 10x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 3: correct test; Math: correct math assessment; Science: Study for Unit 2 test, Tuesday, September 30
Every Night: Study and memorize prepositions: about, above, across, after, against, along, around, at; Be working on memorizing the poem Windy Nights, it must be recited by Tuesday, September 30.
Homework September 15-19
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This week in 3rd grade we will:
In grammar, G.U.M., we are reviewing types of sentences (asking, telling, commands, and exclamations). Diagramming will get a little more complicated, with the addition of compound subjects.
In science we will continue our study of insects. Hopefully this week our painted lady caterpillars will arrive and we can begin our observations of a butterflies going through the different stages of complete metamorphosis.
In history we are continuing to read and learn about the Revolutionary War. This week we will meet George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and other important American heroes. We will have a quiz on Friday, so please help your child to prepare by going over with them the notes they have taken in class.
In religion we will be learning about the Old Testament, the New Testament, the prophets, and parables. We will also spend some time talking about the Seven Sorrows of Mary.
The students have finished the rough draft of their Island of the Blue Dolphins book report and I am very impressed with their writing. They will do a final draft this week. They need to begin reading chapters 3 and 4 of Mr. Popper’s Penguins and complete the assigned worksheet found in their yellow folder.
Please note that your student will be bringing home a short assignment that they may need your assistance with. Each student will be assigned a state that they need to learn a few things about. The student needs to fill in a short worksheet and bring it back to school by Monday, September 22. We will use this information to write reference paragraphs next week.
Monday: Spelling: Lesson 3: write misspelled words 5x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 2: study words 1-3; Math: Problem Set 18; Grammar: (G.U.M.): Page 14 Part 3; History: Test on chapters 1-3 on Friday; Map Skills/Writing: fill in worksheet on State information, due Monday, September 22
Tuesday: Spelling: Lesson 3: write sentences for words 1-8; Vocabulary: Lesson 2: study words 4-6; Math: Problem Set 19; Reading: finish reading chapters 3 and 4 of Mr. Popper’s Penguins and complete worksheet due next Tuesday, September 23; History: Test on chapters 1-3 on Friday;
Wednesday: Spelling: Lesson 3: write sentences for words 9-18; Vocabulary: Lesson 2: study words 7-10; Math: Problem Set 20; Grammar: (G.U.M.): Page 16 Part 3; History: Test on chapters 1-3 on Friday
Thursday: Spelling: Lesson 3: study for test; Vocabulary: Lesson 2: study for test; Math: Correct math test; History: Test on chapters 1-3 on Friday
Friday: Spelling: Lesson 3: write misspelled words 10x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 2: correct test; Math: Problem Set 21; Religion: study for quiz on Chapters 3-4 on Tuesday, September 23; Map Skills/Writing: fill in worksheet on State information, due Monday, September 22
Homework September 8-12
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As our first full week of school I expect that the 3rd grade class will really get into the swing of things. Things this week will really take off so please note some new assignments that were not homework last week. We will begin our vocabulary book this week and each night your student should study a few words to help prepare them for Friday’s test. We will also be starting to read Mr. Popper’s Penguins. We will begin the reading in class, but the students will be required to finish the reading at home and to do a worksheet that corresponds with each chapter. This assignment will not be due until the following Tuesday, in this case Tuesday, September 16.
In grammar we are reviewing subjects and predicates, and diagramming simple sentences. The students will have 2 short grammar assignments for homework this week to help reinforce what I am reviewing with them in school. We will also be writing book reports for our summer reading book, Island of the Blue Dolphins.
In history we are discussing the lead up to the American Revolutionary War and in science we are learning about insects.
It is going to be a busy week, but I think the students are ready for it!
Monday: Spelling: Lesson 2: write misspelled words 5x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 1: study words 1-3; Math: Problem Set 14; Grammar: (G.U.M.): Page 10 Part 3; Religion: study for quiz on Chapter 1 on Tuesday
Tuesday: Spelling: Lesson 2: write sentences for words 1-8; Vocabulary: Lesson 1: study words 4-6; Math: Problem Set 15; Reading: finish reading chapters 1 and 2 of Mr. Popper’s Penguins and complete worksheet due next Tuesday, September 16
Wednesday: Spelling: Lesson 2: write sentences for words 9-18; Vocabulary: Lesson 1: study words 7-10; Math: Make corrections to test; Grammar: (G.U.M.): Page 12 Part 3;
Thursday: Spelling: Lesson 2: study for test; Vocabulary: Lesson 1: study for test; Math: Problem Set 16;
Friday: Spelling: Lesson 2: write misspelled words 10x each; Vocabulary: Lesson 1: correct test; Math: Problem Set 17; Religion: study for quiz on Chapter 2 on Tuesday
Homework September 2-5
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Tuesday: Spelling: write misspelled words for lesson 1, study words 1-8; Religion: find out who your patron saint is and what day you celebrate your feast day
Wednesday: Spelling: write sentences for words 1-8, study words 9-18; Math: PS 11; Grammar: Page 7 part 3; Reading: Prepare for test on Island of the Blue Dolphins on Friday
Thursday: Spelling: write words for sentences 9-16 and study for test; Math: PS 12
Reading: Prepare for test on Island of the Blue Dolphins on Friday
Friday: Spelling: write misspelled words 10 times each, Math: PS 13
This schedule is different from the homework outline sent home. This is because we are on a four day week. Also we will start our vocabulary book next week.
Please note that there is grammar homework on Wednesday night. Although it is not listed in the homework outline, there will now be a short grammar assignment on Monday and Wednesday nights.
Welcome to the 2008/2009 Academic Year!
August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment or Ask a Question | Print This Homework Post
Follow this list for all the homework assignments for this class. Contact your teacher if you have any questions.