3.30 Because of the Rabbit

Good morning!

Here is the weekly planner for week 3:

Weekly Planner week 3

3.27 Because of the Rabbit

Good morning and happy Friday!

Think of today as a catchup day, look back at the weekly contract and try something you haven't done yet this week.  

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 Weekly planner 3.23.20

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-Take time to practice your multiplication facts in IXL,  or Multiplication.com .  If you've practiced your multiplication facts this week try some fraction practice W. 7, 8, 9 and 10.

• M. Mixed operations
• E. Multiplication 1 - 8
• F. Multiplication skill builders 1-13
• T. Time 2, 3 
• FF. Geometric

Do one of the IXL Grammar activities. 

• Writing strategies U. Sentence Variety / V. Editing and revising 

If you haven't yet, explore reading some fairy tales from Epic.com, I've assigned a specific collection of fairy tale books for you to read.  

Read: Little Red Riding Hood, The Gingerbread Man, or The Three Little Pigs.   

Little Red Riding Hood https://www.getepic.com/app/read/66143

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Have a restful weekend. 

Mrs. Forsyth's blog

3.26 Because of the Rabbit

3.25 Because of the Rabbit

Because of the Rabbit Day 7

Two Truths and a Lie  / Mrs. Forsyth

I like staying up late.
I can do a cart wheel.
I saw a bear when hiking in the mountains.

New options for Thursday and Friday.

Writing topics:  Write an opinion speech:
Do you like fruits or vegetables?  (This idea came from Robert) :)
Do you like fall or spring?
Do you like sand or snow?

1. State your thesis statement: Fruits are awesome, they are healthy and taste sweet!
2. Give 2-3 reasons and examples:
3. Conclusion: Keep it simple, restate your thesis statement

Reading: written response ideas: 
1.  Tell me why you think this chapter is titled:

Rabbits are Naturally Curious.  Once comfortable with their nearby environment, they'll want to explore beyond it.  

2. Choose a character trait for Jack and give me two to three reasons why you chose this trait.  Give evidence from the text.  You can use my read aloud video to go back and listen to find evidence.

Math: 
math sheet   or   IXL     W. Fractions:   7, 8, 9 and 10

Allied Arts for grade 3

Dear families,
Feel free to explore one blog each day. 

Mrs. Johnston's art blog

Mr. Shields Health and Wellness

Ms. Bean's music blog

World Language with Senora Chase

Two Truths and a Lie 3.24

This morning we heard Ms. Hutton, Emma's fifth grade teacher play the game "Two Truths and a Lie."  See if you can guess which one of these statements is a lie.

Mrs. Forsyth:
I like to eat beets.
Our family likes to vacation in New Hampshire.
My favorite color is yellow.

Optional Writing topics:
1. Tell a story about a time when you were younger.
Here is a photo of Jack and Avery on my dad's tractor. 


















2. Tell a story about your last birthday.  Feel free to send a photo along with your story.

Write about a small moment, and include dialogue in your story. Here is an example of how to punctuate dialogue.

"I can't believe you're here!" Shonna said.  "Who's your teacher?"
"Ms. Hutton."

Edit your work:
1. Re-read your story
2. Check for capitalization and punctuation
3. Spelling: Circle words that don't look correct and try spelling the word 3 times

Because of the Rabbit 3.24

Happy Monday everyone!

First Day of Spring!

Look what's growing in my garden!  Do you know what these flowers are called?



Here's a list of possible book titles and series:
-Beverly Cleary
-Puppy Place
-Who Was/ Who Is (biographies)
-Heidi Hecklebeck by W. Coven
-The Wild Robot P. Brown
-Dog Diaries by K. Klimo
-The One and Only Ivan or The Wish Tree by K. Applegate
-A Handful of Stars by C. Lord

Optional ideas:
Reading Response:
-How will "Lapi" the rabbit bring magic to Emma's life?

-Choose a character trait for Emma.  (courageous, kind, bossy, clever, daring...)
Find 2-3 examples from the text of what the character says or does that proves this trait.

Math:

Art:

Think about the inspirational stones that Owen and Emma made to take places.  Create one of your own.

Think about what the word inspire means.
What words inspire you?
Friendship, Kindness, Courage, Imagine

To inspire means to encourage a feeling or do something



Videos:
-Watch Cynthia Lord talk about Because of the Rabbit.
Cynthia Lord


Broadway musicals are available online, free for 7 days as a trial and then there's a monthly fee.
There are a few family friendly musicals like; Peter Pan and Sleeping Beauty.

Broadway Musicals online

Mrs. Gallagher's mini lesson for today

Mini-Lesson #5- Perspective taking

Sometimes it can feel like we are the only one struggling.  It can help to look at things through the perspective of others.  Thinking about how others may be feeling helps us develop empathy and compassion.  Visit Mrs. Gallagher's blog for today's video.

Pond Cove Guidance

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems!

This is a really fun way to spend part of your lunch time or afternoon!

Doodle with Mo Willems

Check out the Thomas Memorial Library website

The Thomas Memorial Library has expanded their digital resources. 
Click on the link below to learn more.

Thomas Memorial Library

3.19 Because of the Rabbit, writing and math suggestions

 Writing Topics 

3.18 Because of the Rabbit

Hello From Mrs. Forsyth 3.17