Tuesday, December 6: We are working hard on two big math skills: ELAPSED TIME word problems and comparing FRACTIONS. We also have been working on reading nonfiction texts to locate the main idea, and to compare and contrast 2 nonfiction texts on the same topic. Yesterday we read two texts about tornadoes. Today we read a text about zoo habitats. Mr. Shute came in to help us with our CANVAS page. The TEAMS meeting links is still a bit glitchy, but we seem to be getting there. The Shredderman group met today and had a lively discussion. The main character, Nolan, is secretly keeping a web page to expose the bullying activity of a classmate. We talked about Nolan’s actions. We understand his desire to respond to the bullying, but we wonder if he is going too far. At the end of the day, we went on a comma hunt with our partners. We found and read a LOT of sentences that contain commas. More work on commas tomorrow. A great Tuesday!
Thursday, December 8: We are working hard on equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. We worked with partners today on a Zoo Field Trip Schedule activity using the Indianapolis zoo website. We had an indoor recess because of the rainy weather. We read an article about a girl who is an app inventor. We worked independently on creating tree maps with the main idea sentences and supporting details. We hope we can get outside tomorrow!
Friday, December 9: We had a classic “Finish Up Friday” today. 3rdLanders worked on a long list of projects that needed wrapping up. They worked on comparing non-fiction texts, writing book blurbs, elapsed time problems, Xtra Math, Freckles Fractions, Literature Logs and fossil research. We were a bit like factory workers, moving through our To Do List tasks. We went to the library in the afternoon. Dr. Frye hosted us at peace project presentations at the end of the day. Super productive time in 3rdLand!