Writer's workshop: persuasive writing
Students are learning to write a big, bold thesis, as well as reasons/examples/details that support it. This week, students worked on writing all they know about their opinion, then organizing into categories or subtopics. The kids are writing on a variety of topics they are passionate about, from our Presidents to having fun lunch every day. I must admit, they are very persuasive!
We love math!
The intensity and engagment this class has for mathematics is wonderful! Students are very creative in their ability to think deeply about numbers, and are building perserverance through problems that require long-term thinking. This week, Roosevelt's math specialist Nancy Mueller visited our class to share in presenting a challenging lesson.
In addition, we continue to work on finding the difference between distances and measurements. We will begin Unit 4 next week, and the focus will be on determining area and perimeter. Reader's workshop: reading narrative nonfiction
As we continue reading biographies, students are learning to read narrative non-fiction with different lenses (using reading strategies from both narrative and informational texts). Students also continued to practice summarizing with a partner and checked in with themselves regarding reading goals they set earlier in the unit.
Inquiry and exploration
Students in the three groups are working hard to produce a book on bullying, organizing next week's podcast, and planning our iOS app. During this process, students are working on developing leadership and communication skills, as well as learning how to collaborate.
Native American Project Final Presentations
Students presented their final projects this week. This work will be shared on our Native Americans of the Great Lakes website, which is used by many schools across the country. After lots of discussion and feedback (both for the kids and for me), we thought of some ways to improve the way we work in the future. If you have any feedback to help us improve, we'd love to hear it, too.
The correlation between success and effort
A recurring conversation in our class is the correlation between success and effort. Giving students a voice and choice in what and how they learn is a one of my fundamental beliefs. Sometimes, it takes kids some time to understand that in this type of environment, they must learn to take ownership of their own learning. My goal for every year is to provide an environment where kids can work on this in a safe place. Building skills like autonomy, responsibility, resiliancy, and other executive functioning skills is imperitive.
To show an example of the correlation between success and effort, we were lucky enough to be a part of a Google Hangout with James Ketchell, seriel adventurer and explorer. From the Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants site: "James is the first and only person to have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, successfully summited Mount Everest and cycled 18,000 miles around the world. Seven years prior to this, he was recovering from a serious motorcycle accident that left him with broken legs as well as a severely broken and dislocated ankle. The prognosis was that he was likely to suffer a permanent walking impairment and would certainly not be able to continue the active physical lifestyle he had enjoyed up to that point. James has continued pushing boundaries and in 2015 attempted to row 4,000 miles across the Indian Ocean with his Epileptic rowing partner. Their aim was to prove that despite having Epilepsy or a disability there is no barrier to pursuing ones goals. James has raised tens of thousands of pounds for his chosen charities as he has climbed, rowed, and cycled his way around the world!" 3rd Grade Field trip, DuPage Children's Museum:
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Tuesday-Wednesday, Feruary 5-6, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019 Monday, February 18, 2019 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Friday, March 1, 2019 Monday, March 4, 2019 |
3rd Grade Field Trips to DuPage Children's Museum- Simple Machines Lab
Valentine's Day President's Day- NO SCHOOL Institute Day- NO SCHOOL Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL Pulaski Day- NO SCHOOL |
Contact
Mrs. Karrin Burns
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90
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3rd Grade Field trip, DuPage Children's Museum:
Wednesday, February 6
We are going to the Simple Machines Learning Lab at the DuPage Children's Museum on Wednesday, February 6 from 9AM - 2PM. Students need to bring a nut-free, disposable or recyclable lunch. We'd love to bring four chaperones! If you are interested, please email me.
Native American Project
We've finally come to the end of this project! Students created, filmed, and edited their movies this week. Next week, individual tribes will present to the class to share what they learned. Here is a short preview from the Ottawa tribe...
Writer's workshop
After the kids learned to take an idea and develop a big, bold, thesis, they focused on knowing and speaking directly to their audience. It is important when using persuasive speech to anticipate the audience's concerns and answer them in the writing. The students were also busy setting goals for their writing in this unit. Please look at the Opinion Writing Checklist to learn more about what is expected from Grade 3 writers!
Reader's workshop: Biographies
Students are exploring different ways to read narrative nonfiction, especially biographies. We learned that biographies should be read using many of the same strategies as narrative texts: reader's should pay attention to the main character and his/her traits and motivations, as well as the problem and solution. In addition, readers must remember they are reading for information, which can be acquired through understanding the main idea and details. Finally, we continued to work on summarizing.
Reading nonfiction and practicing the skills listed above are all great ideas when doing reading with your child at home.
Reading nonfiction and practicing the skills listed above are all great ideas when doing reading with your child at home.
Math: Distance problems
This week's investigation focused on the following benchmarks:
- Determining intervals of time to the nearest minute
- Finding the difference between 2- and 3-digit numbers and 100(s)
- Using multiples of 100 as landmarks to solve subtraction problems
Upcoming events
Monday, January 21, 2019
Tuesday-Wednesday, Feruary 5-6, 2019 Thursday, February 14, 2019 Monday, February 18, 2019 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Friday, March 1, 2019 Monday, March 4, 2019 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL
3rd Grade Field Trips to DuPage Children's Museum- Simple Machines Lab Valentine's Day President's Day- NO SCHOOL Institute Day- NO SCHOOL Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL Pulaski Day- NO SCHOOL |
Contact
Mrs. Karrin Burns
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90
Writer's workshop: Persuasive writing
Should all classrooms have the type of furniture we have in our classroom? The beginning of our persuasive writing unit began with the statement, 'We know every classroom in our school should have furniture like ours because it helps students learn.' Students were asked to do a quick-write speech with a partner to present the hows and whys of this argument. The objective of this unit is for the learners to feel confident developing an effective argument for or against something they believe in. Students will learn how to support their argument with reasons and anticipate counter-arguments.
Reader's workshop: Narrative non-fiction
What makes a great conversation? This week, we praticed having conversations around texts. Talking about reading is a good way to deepen comprehension, as well as practice conversational skills. Ask your child what he or she learned about having a good conversation through this activity.
As we move through our informational reading unit, we are beginning to explore narrative nonfiction, specifically biographies. We discussed the similarities between reading narrative nonfiction and fiction; as well as the differences between narrative and expository nonfiction.
Math: Distance Riddles and Travel Problems
using Addition and Subtraction
Our current Investigation explores addition and subtraction strategies. The main math ideas are adding and subtracting fluently, as well as understanding different types of addition and subtraction problems. We will be looking at and identifying addition and subtraction tasks within story problems and riddles. The focus will be building on number lines, with the goal being developing number sense and fluency.
I will be posting some resources for you to better understand what we are working on each week called 'Math Words and Ideas". For this Investigation, please take a look at these Math Words and Ideas so you can better understand what your kids are working on in school.
Subtraction Strategies: Adding Up and Subtracting Back
Tools to Represent Subtraction Problems
SubtractionStrategies: Subtracting One Number in Parts
I will be posting some resources for you to better understand what we are working on each week called 'Math Words and Ideas". For this Investigation, please take a look at these Math Words and Ideas so you can better understand what your kids are working on in school.
Subtraction Strategies: Adding Up and Subtracting Back
Tools to Represent Subtraction Problems
SubtractionStrategies: Subtracting One Number in Parts
Native American Project:
Showing what we learned
Students have gathered their research and are preparing a way to demonstrate what they've learned. Most teams have decided to make a movie, but one creative team is making a song. Work will be complete next week!
Problem-solving Team
As we near the mid-point of the school year, the students have an opportunity to change inquiry and exploration groups. Further, we added a third group to the mix: the Probem-solving Team. This team will work closely with me to identify and creatively solve problems we notice in our school or community. As with the Communications Team and App Development Team, the Problem-solving Team's work will be based on the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS) (ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science) as well as the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Emotional Learning.
Mood Monster's Wellness Workshop
The App Dev Team is busy doing research and creating a prototype for our iOS app. Our app will encourage kids to adopt a healthier lifestyle by giving nutrition, exercise, and wellness tips. Here is an example of one group's prototype.
The team is looking for professionals to give advice regarding nutrition, exercise, and wellness for kids between the ages of 6-12 years old. If you or someone you know is interested in helping this team with their research, please let me know!
The team is looking for professionals to give advice regarding nutrition, exercise, and wellness for kids between the ages of 6-12 years old. If you or someone you know is interested in helping this team with their research, please let me know!
The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade
The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade learned a lot about teamwork, responsibility, accountability, and how to think on their feet. This podcast is different than others the team has produced, but I think it might be the best.
Tune in to The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade every Friday. Click here to listen to and subscribe to The Chat via Apple Podcasts.
Click here to let us know what you think, and suggest guests and topics for upcoming shows.
Tune in to The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade every Friday. Click here to listen to and subscribe to The Chat via Apple Podcasts.
Click here to let us know what you think, and suggest guests and topics for upcoming shows.
Upcoming events
Monday, January 21, 2019
Tuesday-Wednesday, Feruary 5-6, 2019 Thursday, February 14, 2019 Monday, February 18, 2019 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Friday, March 1, 2019 Monday, March 4, 2019 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL
3rd Grade Field Trips to DuPage Children's Museum- Simple Machines Lab Valentine's Day President's Day- NO SCHOOL Institute Day- NO SCHOOL Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL Pulaski Day- NO SCHOOL |
Contact
Mrs. Karrin Burns
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90
Third Grade Teacher
Lincoln School
511 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
[email protected]
(708) 366 - 7340 x 8026
@MrsBurnsD90