Creating original fairy talesAs we wrap up our final writing unit, students are creating their own original fairy tales. This week, we worked together to create the foundation of an original fairy tale as a group; then each writing partnership added their own details and unique ending. The Tale of Magdalena and Atlas (her dog) grew into several unique stories. Each partnership then presented their work. Next week, students are creating their own fairy tale from scratch, using all we've learned in this unit. Research groups final weekOur research unit is also finishing up! Students are working together to finalize their research and will present what they've learned in a project. The students have done an excellent job synthesizing information from various sources, as well as communicating their findings to their group members. Math: subtraction strategiesThe goals for the last Investigation in this unit are:
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Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 | Community Native Garden Tour Parent Native Garden Tour 3rd Grade Recorder Concert, Field Day and Last Day of 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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How do you build a great business?
The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade spoke with Marc Malnati, Chairman of Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, and wanted to know how he and his family have built their business.
This new episode of The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade will be published Saturday, May 25! Subscribe to The Chat in Apple Podcasts (iOS) or via Audioboom (Android or other).
This new episode of The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade will be published Saturday, May 25! Subscribe to The Chat in Apple Podcasts (iOS) or via Audioboom (Android or other).
Math: Start with what you know
One of the things we talk a lot about in our class is 'starting with what you know' when solving for an unknown. For example, when confronted with 9 x 7, start with 10 x 7, and subtract 7; or if trying t find the product for 8 x 7, start with 8 x 5 and add 8 x 2). This way of thinking applies to our work this week: addition with three-digit numbers. We are thinking of 'starter problems' to make solving easier. This was our focus:
- Solving addition problems by changing the numbers to create an equivalent problem that is easier to solve
- Using story contexts and representations to support explanations about equivalent addition expressions (for example, 88 + 105 wuld become 90 + 103)
I've been testing students indvidually this week on math facts: addition and subtraction within 20, and multiplication facts (all products of two one-digit numbers). By the end of 3rd Grade, students should be fluent in these facts. These are the foundation of later math work, and it is very important that students know these basics. How do we define fluency?
The best way to build fluency is through math games. Factor Pairs and Missing Factor are two excellent games for kids to practice over the summer.
- Flexibility with numbers
- Ability to explain thinking
- Efficiently and accurately arrive at your answer
- Using a variety of strategies
- Automaticity - ability to recall or construct math facts
The best way to build fluency is through math games. Factor Pairs and Missing Factor are two excellent games for kids to practice over the summer.
Last day of school schedule
Weather Around the World
The students are finishing up their presentations about the climate and its implications for their cities around the world. One thing I've noticed that they need more practice to understand the ideas of potential weather hazrds and ways humans can reduce the impact of these hazards. However, the kids really enjoyed learning about different cities and how they differed from our temprate climate.
Research groups: sharing what we learned
Our first research groups are finished, and each group held a question and answer session for the class about their animal. Next week, we will form our second research groups. The focus of these groups id to understand how establish a plan for research, seek out information from several sources, and synthesize the information. We had some excellent discussions about our topics!
Fairy Tales
Students are finishing up their fairy tale adaptations, and will begin creating their own original fairy tales next week. Our learning points this week were the ideas highlighted in red below.
Theatre Club presents
Demeter and Persephone and Julius Caesar
I loved watching Charlie, Dylan, Kate, Sara, and Sophia perform this week! All did a super job, and I hope they continue acting.
More published authors!
Three more of our students have published a book on Apple Books! Congratulations to Quinn, Steven, and Walter on their very hard work to educate others about bullying. Click here to download Stop Bullying! by Quinn, Steven, and Walter on Apple Books.
Upcoming events
Monday, May 27, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 |
NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
3rd Grade Recorder Concert, Field Day and Last Day of 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
Math: measuring volume, mass, and subtraction with tens and hundreds
This group is one of the most enthusiastic classes with regards to mathematics that I've ever had. Their stamina, persistance, and enthusiam for learning is exciting! This week, we worked on measuring liquids and mass, as well as lots of subtraction in the hundreds. I also began testing each student individually on fact fluency. Take a look at the resources below to continue the learning at home.
Our first globally-published author: Charles
We are so proud of our class's first author featured on Apple Books! Check it out here. Congratulations to Charles, and we hope this book is the first of many.
Weather Around the World
Our climate researchers have come to the end of their weather data collection, and next week will begin to work to answer the following questions about their cities:
- What type of weather is expected during a particular season?
- What is the climate in a particular region?
- What are some potential weather hazards in the region, and what can humans do to reduce the impact of these weather hazards?
Fairy tales: developing the character
This week brought more revision and planning for our fairy tale adaptations. The students planned and learned about filling in the foundation of their story with life-like details. Specifically, we discussed giving the main character and villian strong character traits so the reader gets to know the characters well. Listen to Ella's plan for her adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Research groups
Our reading research groups are working together to learn as much as possible about their group's animal. Students learned how to talk like an expert this week by using expert lingo. In addition to collecting and synthesizing information, each group created a word bank of vocabulary from their selections.
App dev: some last minute adjustments
After we received some advice from professional app developers, we decided to focus our app solely on exercise rather than exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness. We spent the week researching good exercises, writing how-tos and benefits, and taking and editing new photos. If all goes as planned, Mood Monster's Wellness Workshop should be ready for submission just after Memorial Day.
Schedule for the last day of school
Upcoming events
Friday, May 24, 2019
Monday, May 27, 2019 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 |
Insitute Day- 1/2 day of school
NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day 3rd Grade Recorder Concert, Field Day and Last Day of 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
Research groups:
learning how to gather and study information together
The students have moved from literary book clubs to research clubs, where they are studying animals. This week, the students learned how to identify common subtopics across a range of texts and made a group plan for sharing information. We are learning to synthesize information in order to make sense of a topic over a broad range of texts. The groups are studying frogs, whales, elephants, wolves, penguins, and sharks.
All new episode!
The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade talks with former NHL player Joe Corvo
How does playing sports change people in positive ways? The team spoke to Oak Park native Joe Corvo to find out. Joe played 11 seasons in the NHL (Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins), and is a current CrossFit competitor.
A new episode of The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade is published almost every week! Subscribe to The Chat in Apple Podcasts (iOS) or via Audioboom (Android or other)
A new episode of The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade is published almost every week! Subscribe to The Chat in Apple Podcasts (iOS) or via Audioboom (Android or other)
Math
To wrap up our final investigation of fractions, the kids practiced:
- understanding the meaning of fractions as equal parts of a whole
- understanding the meaning of fractions as numbers
- comparing fractions and reasoning about fraction equivalencies with representations
- modeling with fraction notation
Our next unit, How Many Miles?, focuses on Addition and subtraction with 3-digit numbers.
- Students will add multiples of 10 and 100 to, and subtract them from, 3-digit numbers.
- They will use multiples of 100 as a landmark as they solve addition and subtraction problems, including problems that involve liquid volume and mass.
- Students will solve addition problems with 3-digit numbers as they share, discuss, and compare different strategies for addition.
- Students will develop fluency in subtraction as they solve subtraction problems in a variety of contexts and describe and compare their strategies.
Writer's workshop: adapting our first fairy tale
After reading several versions of several popular fairy tales, the kids chose one to begin to adapt. Please see the slideshow below to understand this writing process and see what the students will do during this unit.
Art appreciation: Looking at Pointillism
We were so lucky to have another visit with Mrs. Roginski, who discussed Suerat and Pointillism with the students. She brought mini-canvases. paper, and watercolors and let the kids (and me!) practice the technique. It was so much fun, and we are very gratefule to Mrs. Roginski and the whole team of Art Appreciation volunteers who have spent so much time introducing us to art techniques and art history!
Spring MAP testing May 14-15
Please make sure your child has headphones at school for MAP testing next week! During IAR testing there were a few students who did not have them. Please make sure your child has headphones so they can hear the test directions.
Schedule for last day of school
Upcoming events
Tuesday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Monday, May 27, 2019 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 |
3rd Grade MAP testing
NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day 3rd Grade Recorder Concert, Field Day and Last Day of 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
Inquiry and exploration update
The App Dev team has completed all the components of their app, Mood Monster's Wellness Workshop. Next week, they will begin planning their marketing strategy!
The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade is busy planning for next week's podcast.
Our book authors are doing really great work, and they are very proud! One multi-touch book, Stop Bullying by Quinn, Walter, and Steven might even be ready to publish on Apple Books next week!
The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade is busy planning for next week's podcast.
Our book authors are doing really great work, and they are very proud! One multi-touch book, Stop Bullying by Quinn, Walter, and Steven might even be ready to publish on Apple Books next week!
an encore performance (2017) of
The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade:
an interview with Chicago Cubs owner,
Todd Ricketts
The 2016-2017 team from The Chat had a great time talking with Todd Ricketts, who owns the Chicago Cubs with his family. It was an excellent interview, and Mr. Ricketts was a lot of fun.
Interview with Todd Ricketts
Part 1
Part 2
A new episode of The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade is published almost every week! Subscribe to The Chat in Apple Podcasts (iOS) or via Audioboom (Android or other)
Interview with Todd Ricketts
Part 1
Part 2
A new episode of The Chat with Mrs. Burns's Third Grade is published almost every week! Subscribe to The Chat in Apple Podcasts (iOS) or via Audioboom (Android or other)
Finishing up our book clubs
The students finished up their final book club with a great discussion today. In addition to discussing the content of the book and proving ideas with text evidence, students also practiced the art of converstation: they worked on attentive listening, making and keeping eye contact while speaking/listening, and disagreeing appropriately.
A cool musical composition by Lucia.
Fractions on a number line
Our work this week was with unit fractions, looking at parts that make up a single whole as well as sets of objects that are a fraction of a group. Students represented fractions on a number line and also begin to use fractions with numerators greater than one.
Students placed eighths, sixths, fourths, thirds, halves, and whole numbers on the number line. Please take a look at the following Math Words and Ideas activities to learn more about how your child is learning these concepts. The game Fraction Cookies (intermediate and advanced) are great practice for your child at home.
Students placed eighths, sixths, fourths, thirds, halves, and whole numbers on the number line. Please take a look at the following Math Words and Ideas activities to learn more about how your child is learning these concepts. The game Fraction Cookies (intermediate and advanced) are great practice for your child at home.
Writer's workshop:
classic fairy tales and adapted fairy tales
We are exploring classic fairy tales and some of their adaptations. We read and compared several verisons of The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood. Students learned that a fairy tale has a recognizable structure: they usually start with 'Once upon a time..." and end with "...happily ever after.". Also, fairy tales usually follow this pattern: background, first scene, introduction of trouble or problem, and ending. Next week, the kids will start working on their own adaptation of a classic tale.
Some great student work...
Weather around the World
We are nearing the middle of of 30 days of studying the weather and climate of cities around the world. Check out our collected data so far!
Upcoming events
Tuesday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Monday, May 27, 2019 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 |
3rd Grade MAP testing
NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day Field Day and Last Day of 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