Torres Third Grade 9/30-10/4

3rd week 8	Mon, Sep 30	Tue, Oct 1	Wed, Oct 2	Thu, Oct 3	Fri, Oct 4	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Fortitude- "Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or abandon you until all the work for the service of the LORD’s house is finished." -1 Chron. 28:20
Bible	John the Baptist in Prison pg 403. Prayer time.	A Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet pg 403. Pray for your classmate.	The Story of the Sower pg 405. Prayer time.	Stories About the Kingdom of Heaven pg 406. Pray for your classmate.	Write your encouraging word for your classmate.
Math	Math Review Ch 3 Test A.	Fact Practice (Add Q) Ch 4 Lesson 3 TG pg 136-138, TB pg 105-108, WB pg 101-103. Make Test correction to turn in on Wednesday.	Fact Practice (Sub F) Ch 4 Lesson 4 TG pg 139-140, TB pg 109-112, WB pg 104-106.	Fact Practice (Mult A) Ch 4 Lesson 5 TG pg 141-143, TB pg 113-115, WB pg 107-110.	Fact Practice (Add R), turn in on Monday. Ch 4 Lesson 6 TG pg 144-145, TB pg 116-119, WB pg 111-113.
Writing	Vocab - guide, terrified
	Read and discuss "Hannibal's War" pg 54. Circle key words in each sentence. Write your KWO pg 55 and test it. Read New Style and complete Style Practice pg 56-57. Introduce vocab words.	Print vocab cards for lesson 7. Review your KWO from yesterday. Write your RD using your KWO. Look at the checklist pg 59. Parents proofread the RD and help make corrections.	Complete vocab practice pg 58. Review New Style. Check to make sure -ly adverb and who/which clause in your RD. Start writing your FD.	Finish FD. Make sure that your style elements and vocab words are labels and underlined. Paperclip or staple checklist, FD, and RD together.
Grammar	Grammar Review	Ch 4 L4 Test Time. WB pg 99 for practice only, exercise 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9	Chapter 4 Test	Ch 5 L1 Jingle Time, Grammar Time, Skill Time. PB pg 4 Ch 5L1
Spelling	Review Step 6 - More Words and Homophone Pairs pg. 42. Dictate sentences 4-6.	Review Step 6 - Writing Station pg 43. Dictate sentences 7 - 9	Review Step 6. Dictate sentences 10-12. Administer Test on this weeks words and sentences.	Step 7 e /er/ of works pg 45-49. New Teaching -The / er / of Works. Dictate 10 words.	Dictate sentences 1-3
Reading	Reading Discussion	Read aloud "Soft Rain" Ch 5-6, Work on journal pages.	Reading Discussion	Read aloud "Soft Rain" Ch 7-8, Work on journal pages.
Read aloud	Magician's Nephew
History	Ch9 - The Western War
	Key Date Test. Key Date 1618-1648. Share history journal entry. Mapping Activity Pg 64, SP 26. Read "Rumpelstiltskin" from "Tales of Wonder V1" pg 87 and narrate.	Read The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 (the first half) and narrate.		Read The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 (the last half) and narrate.	In your opinion was the Thirty Year War successful? Why or why not?
Science	Turn science journal in for grading.	Read Sperm Whales, Walloping Whalers, Social Circles, Big and Long, Moby Dick, Baleen Whales, Big Blues, Pygmy Right Whale pg 88-91 narrate what you read.	Activity 4.8 Create a whale guess who game pg 97.	Read Humpback Whales, Gray Whales, Right Whales, Snow Cone, and Help Save the Right Whales pg 93-96 narrate what you read.	Ocean Box pg 97. Science Presentation to share with the class on Wednesday. Please see note below.	Next Wednesday the kids will give a science presentation. They will pick any animal that was studied in chapters 1-3. Due next Wednesday. Please see note below for more details.
Geography	British Isles - Due 10/16
Key Dates	Key Dates - 1-3 - Due 9/30
Poetry	Godfrey Gordon Gustavus Gore stanza 1-7

  

Important Dates:

10/9 - Spirit Day

10/11-10/13 - Community event - Fall campout

10/14 - Parent/teacher conferences - no school

10/30 - Historical dress up day, Masquerade ball, spirit day, pizza day, DOGS day

   BLOG KEY

General	Math	Writing
Ch-chapter	TG-Teacher Guide	IEW-Institute with Excellence in Writing
Ex-Exercises	TB-Textbook	KWO-Key Word Outline
L-Lesson	WB-Workbook	RD-Rough draft
Pg-Page	FP-Math Fact Practice	FD-Final draft

IEW:
Our new structure is a title.  To create a title, repeat on to three key words from the final sentence. (pg48) Every paper from now on will need to have a title that is one to three words from the last sentence of the paper.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Vocab words - The only vocab words that can be used for bonus points are the two that we are studying that week.  The vocab words cannot count as a dress-up and a bonus point.  If you use the word twice in the paper then one can be the dress-up and the other one a bonus point.

The KWO does not have to attached and turned in.  The only things that will need to be turned in is the checklist, FD, and the RD.

Science presentation: 

Next Wednesday 10/9 the students will present a science presentation to the class.  They can pick any topic in chapters 1-3 that they have enjoyed learning about. They can present what they learned about the topic, what about that topic intrigued them, how does this impact our life, or why they think God chose to design our world that way.  The presentation needs to be at least 3 sentences.  They need to write them down in their science journal on the page labeled science presentation.  They will turn in their science journal after the presentation to be graded.  They can read their information however they will need to look at their notes and then look up to speak.  The same process as for an oral retell in IEW.  They can also bring an item in that goes with their presentation.   I have listed two examples below.  This will be a test grade. 

Tides: I have been to the beach and love playing in the ocean that comes on the beach. I learned that the reason the ocean that comes up on the beach is called a tide. The tide is caused by the moon. As the moon goes through the different phases the tides change the amount that they flow onto the beach. I think that it is amazing how God made the moon effect the oceans on Earth.

Killer Whales: Killer whales are my favorite animal. They are really called orcas. Orcas live in family groups their whole lives. They are amazing hunter. They are also very smart. I loved learning more about orcas or killer whales. 

Historical Dress Up Day/Masquerade Ball: 
Historical dress up day will be October 30 this year.  We are going to have a masquerade ball to end the day on the 30th.  We will be studying Louis XIV in history.  On Monday October 21st we will be making paper a mask for history.  I will keep them for the next week when we have the masquerade ball.  They can use the mask that they make in class or if you want you are welcome to buy one.  I will tell them they can decorate their mask to match the costume they are going to wear if they want.  Costumes must be in the theme of our historic studies this year, which will cover The Holy Roman Empire (1550) through the World of the Forty-Nine(1850).  Costume Guidelines: No weapons, no gore, nothing scary, students need to be able to move and sit properly and use the restroom on their own. Have fun thinking of ideas.  

Torres Third Grade 9/23-9/27

3rd week 7	Mon, Sep 23	Tue, Sep 24	Wed, Sep 25	Thu, Sep 26	Fri, Sep 27	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Fear of the Lord- "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” -Proverbs 9:10
Bible	Jesus Heals a Leper pg 396. Prayer time.	A Roman Captain Shows Great Faith pg 397. Pray for your classmate.	Four Men Tear Up a Roof pg 398. Prayer time.	A Widow's Son Is Raised to Life pg 401. Pray for your classmate.	Write your encouraging word for your classmate.
Math	Math Review Ch 3 Lessons 5 TG pg 111-112, TB pg 90-91, WB pg 85-86	Fact Practice (Sub D) Ch 3 Lessons 6 TG pg 113-114, TB pg 92-94, WB pg 87-90	Fact Practice (Add O) Ch 3 Lessons 7 TG pg 115-116, WB pg 91-95	Fact Practice (Sub E) Ch 4 Lesson 1 TG pg 130-132, TB pg 98-101, WB pg 95-97.	Fact Practice (Add P), turn in on Monday. Ch 4 Lesson 2 TG pg 133-135, TB pg 102-104, WB pg 98-100.	Extra Practice TB pg 95-96 optional if need more practice, Test 3B sent home on Wednesday.
Writing	Vocab - cautiously, cleverly
	Read and discuss "Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod" pg 46. Circle key words in each sentence. Write your KWO pg 47 and test it. Read New Structure and complete Style Practice pg 48-49. Introduce vocab words.	Print vocab cards for lesson 6. Review your KWO from yesterday. Write your RD using your KWO. Look at the checklist pg 51. Parents proofread the RD and help make corrections.	Complete vocab practice pg 50. Review New Style. Follow the title rule to create a title pg 48. Start writing your FD.	Finish FD. Make sure that your style elements and vocab words are labels and underlined. Paperclip or staple checklist, FD, and RD together.
Grammar	Ch 4 L2 Jingle Time, Grammar Time, Skill Time	Ch 4 L2 Jingle Time, Grammar Time, Skill Time. PB pg 3 Ch4L2. WB pg 65 Ch4L2P1-2.	Ch 4 L3 Jingle Time, Grammar Time, Skill Time.	Ch 4 L3 Jingle Time, Grammar Time. PB pg 3 Ch4L3
Spelling	Review Step 5 using word from More Words p.38. Dictate sentences 4-6.	Review Step 5 using words from More Words p. 38. Dictate sentences 7 - 9, writing station pg 38.	Review step 5 using words from More Words p. 38. Dictate sentences 10-12. No words to assess this week.	Step 6 The Four Sounds of Y. Students write 10 words.	Dictate sentences 1-3
Reading	Turn in reading journal.  Reading Discussion	Read aloud "Soft Rain" Ch 1-2. Please see note below.	Reading Discussion	Read aloud "Soft Rain" Ch 3-4, Work on journal pages.		Please see note below.
Read aloud	Magician's Nephew
History	Ch8 - The Middle of the East
	Key Date 1620. Discuss the differences between the Jamestown Colony and the Plymouth Colony. Turn in history journal to be graded.	Read The Persian Puzzle and narrate.		Read The Ottoman Turks and narrate.	If you were Sultan like Osman, who conquered Asia and parts of Europe, how would you rule that many people?
Science		Read Diving Deeper, Cetaceans Matter, Whale Woes, Partners in Crime, Conservation Station, Deep Dive Whales, and Dazzling Dolphins pg 76-80 narrate what you read.	Activity 4.4 Experiment with a fusiform shape. Activity 4.5 What's a fin for? Pg 87	Read Helpers of the Sea, Group Fishing, Portly porpoises, Bugling Belugas, Unicorns of the Sea, and Killers of the Sea pg 80-86 narrate what you read.	Pick one of these topics, Whale Woes, Partners in Crime, or Helpers of the Sea, write a narration about the topic in your journal.	Turn science journal in Monday Sept 30 for grading.
Geography	British Isles - Due 10/16
Key Dates	Key Dates - 1-3 - Due 9/30
Poetry	Godfrey Gordon Gustavus Gore stanza 1-6.

  

Important Dates:

9/25 - DOGS, pizza, spirit day

10/9 - Spirit Day

10/11-10/13 - Community event - Fall campout

10/14 - Parent/teacher conferences - no school

10/30 - Historical dress up day, Masquerade ball, spirit day, pizza day, DOGS day

   BLOG KEY

General	Math	Writing
Ch-chapter	TG-Teacher Guide	IEW-Institute with Excellence in Writing
Ex-Exercises	TB-Textbook	KWO-Key Word Outline
L-Lesson	WB-Workbook	RD-Rough draft
Pg-Page	FP-Math Fact Practice	FD-Final draft

Reading Journal:

The reading journals will be a different format for the next few books. For our reading we will be working on setting, characters, background, conflict, and resolution. The journal will not have specific pages for each chapter. You will look for what you can fill out that pertains to the chapters that were read.

Torres Third Grade 9/16-9/20

3rd week 6	Mon, Sep 16	Tue, Sep 17	Wed, Sep 18	Thu, Sep 19	Fri, Sep 20	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Fear of the Lord- "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” -Proverbs 9:10
Bible	The Cripple at the Pool of Bethesda pg 390. Prayer time.	Jesus Heals a Withered Hand pg 392. Pray for your classmate.	The Twelve pg 393. Prayer time.	The Sermon on the Mount pg 394. Pray for your classmate.	Write your encouraging word for your classmate.
Math	Math Review Ch 2 Test A	Fact Practice (Add M) Ch 3 Lessons 1 TG pg 100-102, TB pg 74-77, WB pg 73-75 Make Test correction to turn in on Wednesday.	Fact Practice (Sub B) Ch 3 Lessons 2 TG pg 103-105, TB pg 78-82, WB pg 76-78	Fact Practice (Add N) Ch 3 Lessons 3 TG pg 106-108, TB pg 83-87, WB pg 79-82	Fact Practice (Sub C), turn in on Monday. Ch 3 Lessons 4 TG pg 109-110, TB pg 88-89, WB pg 83-84.
Writing	Vocab - abruptly, forcefully
	Review your KWO. Write your RD using your checklist, remember to include and underline one -ly adverb.	Parents proofread and help make corrections.	Review New Style. Start writing your FD.	Finish FD. Make sure that your style elements and vocab words are labeled and underlined. Paperclip or staple checklist, FD, and RD together.
Grammar	Grammar Review	Ch 3 L 4 Test Time WB pg 98 Exercise 1,3,4,5,6,7 use to review for test tomorrow.	Chapter 3 Test	Ch 4 L1 Jingle Time, Grammar Time, Skill Time. PB pg 3 Ch4 L1. WB pg 64-65 Ch4L1P1-5. Activity/ Assignment Time
Spelling	Dictate sentences 4-6. *Students will be assessed on the 10 words on pg. 33. There are no new word cards for this lesson	Review Step 4. Dictate sentences 7-9, writing station on pg 34.	Review step 4. Dictate sentences 10-12. Administer Test on this weeks words and sentences.	Step 5 pg 35-38. Prefixes. Review Phonogram , sound and key cards. New Teaching pg 35 - 36.	Teach Key card 22 pg 36 - 38: Prefixes. Dictate sentences 1-3 *There are no assessed words for Step 5
Reading	Reading Discussion	Read aloud "The Cabin Faced West" Ch 7. Answer questions in reading journal.	Reading Discussion	Read aloud "The Cabin Faced West" Ch 8. Answer questions in reading journal.	Turn jounral in on Monday.
Read aloud	Magician's Nephew
History	Ch7 - The Spread of Slavery
	Key Date 1620. The Mayflower Compact Pg 41, SP 18. Read "You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Mayflower!" Share journal entry. Turn in for grading.	Read Tobacco and Unwilling Colonists and narrate.	.	Read Queen Nzinga of Angola and narrate.	Journal Entry: Would you have rather been on Portuguese's side or on Queen Nzinga's side and why?
Science	Turn science jounral in for grading.	Read Mostly Skin and Blubber, Righty or Lefty, Ready Rostrum, Magnificent mouths, Flubbery Blubber, Whale Habits Putting on the Moves, Miles of Migration, and Don't Have a calf pg 65-69 narrate what you read.	Activity 3.4 How long can you hold your breath? pg 59. Activity 3.6 See the sound waves pg 63. Look at Whale Moves.	Read Smarties of the Sea, Time for Bed, Beach Bummer, Two Kinds of Whales, Abundant Baleen, Terrific Teeth, and Sight by Sound pg 70-74 narrate what you read.	Ocean box pg 74. Answer what do you remember questions in your journal.
Geography	British Isles - Due 10/16
Key Dates	Key Dates - 1-3 - Due 9/27
Poetry	Godfrey Gordon Gustavus Gore stanza 1-5.

 

 Important Dates:

9/14 - Dodge ball tournament

9/25 - DOGS, pizza, spirit day

10/9 - Spirit Day

   BLOG KEY

General	Math	Writing
Ch-chapter	TG-Teacher Guide	IEW-Institute with Excellence in Writing
Ex-Exercises	TB-Textbook	KWO-Key Word Outline
L-Lesson	WB-Workbook	RD-Rough draft
Pg-Page	FP-Math Fact Practice	FD-Final draft

Math - Update on bar models. I will not be grading bar models this year. I am looking to see if they are using them correctly to match the word problems. I know this will take some time and practice for the students to become comfortable with the bar models. I will require that show me a bar model on all word problems. If they do not have a bar model I will take off points. If they have a bar model but it is in correct, I will draw the correct one for them to see but I will not take off any points. The more they practice the better they will get.