Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends!
Thanksgiving Packet: My homeroom class received a math and language arts packet to complete (optional). They will receive a prize if they finish it. There are some “challenge” pages if they “dare” to try it.
Creek and Cherokee Village Project: the students will create and design Creek and Cherokee villages out of twigs, beans, rice, moss, clay, leaves, and other items. It is a wonderful learning experience for your child. Please signup to volunteer in the classroom or donate the needed items for the event on December 10.
Holiday Party- on Thursday, December 17th, the students will enjoy a fun event filled with activities and food. Our room moms, Mrs. Armistead, and Mrs. Kakaraddi will be asking for your support. Please volunteer or donate to make this an extra special event for your child.
2.2 Math
We will be reviewing arrays, multiplication, odd and even numbers, word problems with two equal addends, creating rectangular arrays, repeated addition, and graphing.
The math assessment for our current unit is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th and Thursday, December 17th. The study guide will be sent out on Tuesday, December 8th and due on Monday, December 14th. Please use the homework, quizzes, blogs and study guide to help your child study for the test.
MCC2.OA.3 - Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends
MCC2.OA.4 - Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
MCC2.MD.10 - Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
3.1 Math
This week, we will be reviewing the following:
The week of November 30th, we will be concentrating on area and perimeter. There will be graphing problems for the students to practice creating.
The math assessment for our current unit is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th and Thursday, December 17th. The study guide will be sent out on Tuesday, December 8th and due on Monday, December 14th. Please use the homework, quizzes, blogs and study guide to help your child study for the test.
MCC3.OA.8 - Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
MCC3.OA.9 - Identify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table), and explain them using properties of operations.
MCC3.MD.3 - Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories. Solve one- and two-step “how many more” and “how many less” problems using information presented in scaled bar graphs.
MCC3.MD.4 - Generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch. Show the data by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in appropriate units-whole numbers, halves, or quarters.
MCC3.MD.5 - Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.
MCC3.MD.5.a - A square with side length 1 unit, called “a unit square,” is said to have “one square unit” of area, and can be used to measure area.
MCC3.MD.5.b - A plane figure which can be covered without gaps or overlaps by n unit squares is said to have an area of n square units.
MCC3.MD.6 - Measure areas by counting unit squares (square cm, square m, square in, square ft, and improvised units).
MCC3.MD.7 - Relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition.
MCC3.MD.7.a - Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it, and show that the area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths.
MCC3.MD.7.b - Multiply side lengths to find areas of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in the context of solving real world and mathematical problems, and represent whole-number products as rectangular areas in mathematical reasoning.
MCC3.MD.7.c - Use tiling to show in a concrete case that the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths a and b + c is the sum of a × b and a × c. Use area models to represent the distributive property in mathematical reasoning.
MCC3.MD.7.d - Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into non-overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real world problems.
Social Studies:
*How the Cherokee cultivated the land and began growing crops that we still have growing today (corn, beans, and squash).
• Sequoyah showed good character traits by showing honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, patience, and compassion.
• The life of the Cherokee is the same as Georgians today because they live in bigger houses, own farms, raise animals, use chimneys instead of smoke holes, wear clothing like the settlers, and follow rules and laws to keep order.
• The life of the Cherokee is different from Georgians today because they speak the Creek language, and they celebrate the Green Corn Festival.
• The decision made by the Cherokee connected them to where they lived because they wanted to live near the mountains and valleys. They needed lowlands for crops. Rivers were used for fishing and traveling.
• We need rules and laws to protect the rights of all people.
• Money is better than trading or bartering because the value of different items was not consistent from one person to another. Money makes trade easier than bartering.
• Goods and services are allocated by price, majority rule, contests, force, sharing, lottery, command, first-come first-served, and personal characteristics.
SS2H2 - The student will describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
SS2G2 - The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS2H1 and Georgia’s Creeks and Cherokees
SS2E1 - The student will explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices and incur opportunity costs.
Writing
Our theme continues to be on informational writing. We will continue to write informational books. We will learn how to include research, write openings and closings, and add details to our chapters.
On Tuesday we are going to be doing something called Write Score. The students will have a whole class period to write an informational essay. These essays will be sent away and scored by an independent company.
This will give us a great idea of how the students are doing in their writing and what each student needs to continue working on.
The students will be celebrating another “Author’s Party” on Friday, December 18th. Needed are treats for the children like donut holes and hot chocolate or chocolate drink. They will be “showing off” their writing to the second graders. Please contact our room moms if you interested in making the “writers” smile!
Grammar- We will spend two week learning about plural nouns and how to write each different type of plural noun correctly.
Reading
Our focus for December will be on supporting details. Now that students can identify the main idea of what they are reading, I will teach them how to find the details in the article that tell them more about the main idea.
The students really enjoy exploring and learning from non-fiction books!
Thanksgiving Packet: My homeroom class received a math and language arts packet to complete (optional). They will receive a prize if they finish it. There are some “challenge” pages if they “dare” to try it.
Creek and Cherokee Village Project: the students will create and design Creek and Cherokee villages out of twigs, beans, rice, moss, clay, leaves, and other items. It is a wonderful learning experience for your child. Please signup to volunteer in the classroom or donate the needed items for the event on December 10.
Holiday Party- on Thursday, December 17th, the students will enjoy a fun event filled with activities and food. Our room moms, Mrs. Armistead, and Mrs. Kakaraddi will be asking for your support. Please volunteer or donate to make this an extra special event for your child.
2.2 Math
We will be reviewing arrays, multiplication, odd and even numbers, word problems with two equal addends, creating rectangular arrays, repeated addition, and graphing.
The math assessment for our current unit is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th and Thursday, December 17th. The study guide will be sent out on Tuesday, December 8th and due on Monday, December 14th. Please use the homework, quizzes, blogs and study guide to help your child study for the test.
MCC2.OA.3 - Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends
MCC2.OA.4 - Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
MCC2.MD.10 - Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
3.1 Math
This week, we will be reviewing the following:
- Understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and addition.
- Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it.
- Multiply side lengths to find areas of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in context of solving real world and mathematical problems.
- Construct and analyze area models with the same product.
- Describe and extend numeric patterns.
- Determine addition and multiplication patterns.
- Understand the commutative property’s relationship to area.
- Create arrays and area models to find different ways to decompose a product.
- Use arrays and area models to develop understanding of the distributive property.
- Solve problems involving one and two steps and represent these problems using equations with letters “n” or “x” representing the unknown quantity.
- Create and interpret pictographs and bar graphs. Find area of rectilinear figures by decomposing.
The week of November 30th, we will be concentrating on area and perimeter. There will be graphing problems for the students to practice creating.
The math assessment for our current unit is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th and Thursday, December 17th. The study guide will be sent out on Tuesday, December 8th and due on Monday, December 14th. Please use the homework, quizzes, blogs and study guide to help your child study for the test.
MCC3.OA.8 - Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
MCC3.OA.9 - Identify arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table), and explain them using properties of operations.
MCC3.MD.3 - Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories. Solve one- and two-step “how many more” and “how many less” problems using information presented in scaled bar graphs.
MCC3.MD.4 - Generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch. Show the data by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in appropriate units-whole numbers, halves, or quarters.
MCC3.MD.5 - Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.
MCC3.MD.5.a - A square with side length 1 unit, called “a unit square,” is said to have “one square unit” of area, and can be used to measure area.
MCC3.MD.5.b - A plane figure which can be covered without gaps or overlaps by n unit squares is said to have an area of n square units.
MCC3.MD.6 - Measure areas by counting unit squares (square cm, square m, square in, square ft, and improvised units).
MCC3.MD.7 - Relate area to the operations of multiplication and addition.
MCC3.MD.7.a - Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it, and show that the area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths.
MCC3.MD.7.b - Multiply side lengths to find areas of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in the context of solving real world and mathematical problems, and represent whole-number products as rectangular areas in mathematical reasoning.
MCC3.MD.7.c - Use tiling to show in a concrete case that the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths a and b + c is the sum of a × b and a × c. Use area models to represent the distributive property in mathematical reasoning.
MCC3.MD.7.d - Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into non-overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real world problems.
Social Studies:
*How the Cherokee cultivated the land and began growing crops that we still have growing today (corn, beans, and squash).
• Sequoyah showed good character traits by showing honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, patience, and compassion.
• The life of the Cherokee is the same as Georgians today because they live in bigger houses, own farms, raise animals, use chimneys instead of smoke holes, wear clothing like the settlers, and follow rules and laws to keep order.
• The life of the Cherokee is different from Georgians today because they speak the Creek language, and they celebrate the Green Corn Festival.
• The decision made by the Cherokee connected them to where they lived because they wanted to live near the mountains and valleys. They needed lowlands for crops. Rivers were used for fishing and traveling.
• We need rules and laws to protect the rights of all people.
• Money is better than trading or bartering because the value of different items was not consistent from one person to another. Money makes trade easier than bartering.
• Goods and services are allocated by price, majority rule, contests, force, sharing, lottery, command, first-come first-served, and personal characteristics.
SS2H2 - The student will describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
SS2G2 - The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS2H1 and Georgia’s Creeks and Cherokees
SS2E1 - The student will explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices and incur opportunity costs.
Writing
Our theme continues to be on informational writing. We will continue to write informational books. We will learn how to include research, write openings and closings, and add details to our chapters.
On Tuesday we are going to be doing something called Write Score. The students will have a whole class period to write an informational essay. These essays will be sent away and scored by an independent company.
This will give us a great idea of how the students are doing in their writing and what each student needs to continue working on.
The students will be celebrating another “Author’s Party” on Friday, December 18th. Needed are treats for the children like donut holes and hot chocolate or chocolate drink. They will be “showing off” their writing to the second graders. Please contact our room moms if you interested in making the “writers” smile!
Grammar- We will spend two week learning about plural nouns and how to write each different type of plural noun correctly.
Reading
Our focus for December will be on supporting details. Now that students can identify the main idea of what they are reading, I will teach them how to find the details in the article that tell them more about the main idea.
The students really enjoy exploring and learning from non-fiction books!