*Dallas and Alex did a wonderful job presenting for Book Buzz!
*The 3rd grade performed at All School Meeting using the palm pipes they constructed in science as part of their study of sound.
*We read the books Ghost Eye Tree by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault and The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee. The third graders have paired with the second graders to introduce them to the comprehension strategy of wondering and questioning books as we read them.
*The second graders started their I-Search reports and the residential community books.
*The third graders began their study of Japan by studying and creating political maps of Japan.
*In writing, students continue to write and learn about fiction. After reading the mentor text Ducky by Eve Bunting, we wrote stories about a toy that has an adventure!
*We discussed the tragedy in Haiti and brainstormed ways that we can help.
Looking ahead . . .
*Next week we will choose a fiction story to edit and expand.
*We will start a new home-to-school writing project!
*Third graders will begin a multiplication unit.
*We will begin book clubs next week!
*We will begin working on our Haiti service projects.
*On February 10th the third grade will go on a field trip to the Boston Children's Museum to learn about Japanese culture. We will need one chaperone from our class. Please let us know if you are interested in joining us.
We will soon post a video of the palm pipe performance!
Have a great weekend.
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