This morning, we reviewed last week's spelling test and entered any misspelled words into our personal dictionaries. We also added this week's new spelling words to our dictionaries as well:
friend, really, school, when, who

For a review of the Wordly Wise words for lesson three, we played a game called Swat-a-Word. A smattering of this week's words were written on the board in various places. Contestants came up, armed with a flyswatter. A random definition was read and the first contestant to "swat" the correct word scored a point for his/her team.

During Math, we practiced solving story problems using a "change diagram" like the one below:



We discussed the "? FISH" strategy:

1. ?= Find the question.
2. F= Find the clues.
3. I= Identify a strategy.
4. S= Solve the problem.
5. H= How sure ARE you?

We will review the concept again and again, but please look over journal pages 39 and 40.

We also talked about different ways to solve subtraction problems like 76-29. The "trade fist" method is well known by third graders, but the "counting up" method might be new to you. Look at this example for 76-29=.



This afternoon, I will assign the job of Word Wizard to everyone. Students are to read chapters 2 and 3 in the Missing Manatee book. While reading, look for unusual or unknown words and highlight. AFTER you are done reading, complete the Word Wizard form, ensuring that you choose the correct definition for each word.

Aftewards, we will continue to work on our Zones Craft. These should be completed as soon as possible.

Mrs. Hillmer also rescheduled our art class, so we will see her from 2-3 this afternoon instead of tomorrow.

We've missed you! Hope you feel better soon!
:)Mrs. Neal