Classroom Content and Updates
10/19/20-10/23/20

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Thanks for the support you continue to give!

Important Information:

Tuesday, 10/20/19 - Author Visit - 1:30-2:00
This week the third grade will have the opportunity to meet the Skunk and Badger, Amy Timberlake.  We will listen to a virtual read aloud from Ms. Wiltse on Monday to prepare.

Open House/Curriculum Night,Presentation:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fRGrgo62e83oZ5LlTUeTvlhixJ2p6LXXJxrjKo1JSSs/edit?usp=sharing

Change in Specials Schedule: In order to streamline Specials instruction and make it easier for students the Specials schedule is changing.  Instead of the split Wednesday schedule for the next three weeks students will have Music on Monday-Wednesday and Art on Thursday-Friday.  The following three weeks this will change to Music on Monday-Tuesday and Art on Wednesday-Friday.

​My email address: kjsullivan3@cps.edu
My phone number: 773-580-5661

The best way to reach me is through email.  I will get back to the fastest using this form of communication.  However, if you need to reach me during the day for emergency purposes please feel free to call.

I use REMIND to keep parents updated on my website, class events, and other need to know information.  To join my REMIND please click the link below:

www.remind.com/join/308co

Please remember that school starts at 8:30 every morning.  Make sure your child is well rested, has a good breakfast, and a learning space of their own.  The link below is the 3rd Grade Meet and Greet Presentation.  The presentation includes the daily schedule as well as remote learning expectations. 

docs.google.com/presentation/d/13fUbQVeMkuWI2EkbPnKEUuQtvRkizDaDIypsvv8TKks/edit?usp=sharing

Google Classroom

3rd Grade will be using Google Classroom as their main learning platform.  We are trying our hardest to make this a one stop shop and streamline everything through it.    We will be using other websites and resources throughout the year such as Khan Academy, CommonLit.org, Readworks.org, Accelerated Reader, and Newsela.com.  However these sites should be easy to log into and links will be posted here and on Google Classroom.  However, as Google Classroom takes some time to get used to we will roll these out slowly so as not to overwhelm the students or the parents of course.

To log into to Google Classroom please go to:

google.cps.edu

*In case there are technical difficulties getting into Google Classroom this week, students can click the meet link below to join.  The meet link will only work once I have started the meeting.

meet.google.com/lookup/aw2shyvojj

Your child's username is their CPS email address WITHOUT @cps.edu.  Once they are in their email they can click on the waffle (dot square) in the top right hand corner to access Google Classroom.  We will spend a lot of time up front getting the students trained and used to using this platform.  If your child does not know their password please email me ASAP and I will reset it.

Over the weekend please have your child practice logging it so they are ready for Tuesday!

Classroom Content

Reading:

Monday: Junior Great Books - The Scarebird, Theme Introduction - Students will listen to a read aloud.  Students will write down and share questions they have about the story.  Students will be introduced to theme in literature.  Greek and Latin Roots Week 1 - Students will be introduced to Greek and Latin roots that mean water and define words that use those roots.

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Greek and Latin Roots 1A
    

​​Tuesday: The Scarebird and Theme Continued - Students will listen to the story again.  Student will think of themes that appear.  Students will choose a theme and write down evidence from the story to support their theme.

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Scarebird Theme Practice
    
  • Greek and Latin Roots -1B

*There will be a virtual author visit from 1:30-2:00. The author of Skunk and Badger will be meeting with the 3rd Grade.
Wednesday: The Scarebird and Boundless Grace - Theme and Compare/Contrast - Students will review themes in Scarebird and develop a theme for Boundless Grace.  Students will compare and contrast the big ideas in both stories.

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • Scarebird/Boundless Grace Comparing and Contrasting Themes
  • Greek and Latin Roots - 1C, 1E

Thursday: Comparing and Contrasting Themes - Students will compare and contrast themes from Scarebird and Pippi Longstocking.

• Google Classroom Assignments
  
  • ​Scarebird/Pippi Comparing and Contrasting Themes
    
  • ​​Greek and Latin Roots - 1 F
    

Friday: Comparing and Contrasting Themes: Students will watch 2 Pixar short films. They will compare and contrast themes in both films using evidence.

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • Compare and Contrast Themes in Pixar Shorts
  • Scarebird Test
  • Greek and Latin Roots Test

Writing:

Monday: Students will work on revising, editing, and publishing their narratives.  They will create a google doc to submit their final published piece and share this with me so I can review their work as they type it.

• ​Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Publish Google Doc
    

Tuesday: Students will work on revising, editing, and publishing their narratives.  They will create a google doc to submit their final published piece and share this with me so I can review their work as they type it.

• ​Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Publish Google Doc

​Wednesday:Students will work on revising, editing, and publishing their narratives.  They will create a google doc to submit their final published piece and share this with me so I can review their work as they type it.

• ​Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Publish Google Doc

Thursday: Students will work on revising, editing, and publishing their narratives.  They will create a google doc to submit their final published piece and share this with me so I can review their work as they type it.

• ​Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Publish Google Doc

Friday: Students will work on revising, editing, and publishing their narratives.  They will create a google doc to submit their final published piece and share this with me so I can review their work as they type it.

• ​Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Publish Google Doc

Math:

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Math Notes:

• Students will be working in their Math Book Grade 4 Volume 1 (The Lizard Book)
  • Students will complete the assigned work in their books.
  • Every 2-3 lessons students will be required to complete a Google Form with questions from their lessons. These will be questions that they have already worked on in the lessons.  They can use their work to find the answers.  This is how they will be assessed on their work.  Please allow them to complete these forms on their own.

Monday: Reteach - Students will work in math groups to complete the reteach pages for Topic 2.

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Reteach Section Topic 2
    

​ ​Tuesday: Progress Check Topic 2

• Google Classroom Assignment
  • Topic 2 Progress Check

 Wednesday:  Topic 2 Test Review - Students will work in Breakout Rooms to complete the Topic 2 Test Review.
Thursday: Topic 2 Test

• Google Classroom Assignment
  • Topic 2 Test

Friday: Math Fun Day (Whole Group):   Students will  justify their reasons and practice listening skill through Which One Doesn't Belong.  Students will then have the choice to play on Khan Academy or Prodigy.

Science:

​Weather and Climate will return in next week!

Social Studies:

The Peopling of America - This week students will learn about different groups who immigrated to America.  They will learn the reasons why they came and how they influenced our country.  They will also listen to read alouds about each group and work to determine between facts and opinions.

Monday: Native Americans

• Google Classroom Assignments
  
  • ​Fact/Opinion Assignments
    

Tuesday: Latinos

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Fact/Opinion Assignments

Wednesday: Europeans

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Fact/Opinion Assignments

Thursday: African Americans

• Google Classroom Assignments
  • ​Fact/Opinion Assignments

Friday: Asian Americans

• ​Google Classroom Assignments
  
  • ​Fact/Opinion Assignments

Social Emotional Learning (SEL):

Talking Circles: We will be using talking circles in our class as way to build trust and community.  This week we will focus on the norms and expectations of a virtual talking circle.  Students will practice and participate in one.

Specials:

Read about Special changes in the important information section.

Monday: Music - 11:35-12:35
Tuesday: Music - 11:35-12:35
Wednesday: Art - 11:35-12:35
Thursday: Art 11:35-12:35
Friday: Art 11:35-12:35

A Few More Things:

I know this is a very different start to the year, but it is going to a great!  I am so excited to be teaching this class!  I cannot wait to get to know all of my students.  

This first couple weeks we will spend a lot of time getting used to Google Classroom and remote learning with a new class and teacher.  We will have plenty of stretch breaks and also do fun things together to get our brains reset throughout the day!  Please feel free to have a morning and afternoon snack ready for your child.  They will need the energy!

This website is updated usually every Monday and as we move through the year will not be as detailed, but since this is the first week a new year and we are learning remotely, I wanted to provide as much information as possible!  Please feel free to reach out with ANY questions ANY time.  Let's all work together to make this the best year yet!