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Explore the structure of informational writing (Table of Contents, Introduction, Topics and Sub-Topics, Headings, Bold Words, Pictures/Diagrams, Captions, Conclusion, Glossary) and apply it to our own writing Make cross-curricular connections with Social Studies and Science Apply persuasive or opinion writing techniques to some parts as we convey factual information Use transition words to move from detail to detail, to connect ideas from sub-topic to topic, and make sure paragraphs flow Revise for interest, accuracy, and strong or powerful language and edit for writing mechanics Celebrate our hard work! Information Texts: Time For Kids X-Zone Series Additional Resources for home practice: *Doing any traveling this January, or have you traveled recently? Have your child keep a diary account! *Have your child revisit the Holidays with a How-To guide about: How-To celebrate _______; How-To make the perfect _______ meal; How-To Decorate for ______ - the possibilities are endless! *Create a Family Magazine for the month of January each member of the family can contribute a different article around a theme you choose together. Math In the month of January our third grade students will be learning and reviewing the following topics in Math: Multiplication and Division (continued from December) Graphing (bar graphs & pictographs) Geometry (label/identify and create these items) - lines - line segments - points - rays - angles (acute  less than 90, right angles - 90, obtuse  greater than 90) - 2 dimensional figures  polygons (a closed figure with straight sides) - triangle - quadrilateral (square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid) - pentagon - hexagon - octagon - nonagon - decagon (be able to identify # of sides & angles of each polygon) Customary Units of Measure - feet, inches Perimeter distance around an object - measure ALL sides in units Area the space inside of an object - count ALL tiles inside in square units Other key things to remember and practice: - Please practice with multiplication flash cards to learn multiplication facts - Please practice addition and subtraction with regrouping and zeros. - Please practice standard form (621), written form (six hundred twenty one), and expanded form (600+20+1) of numbers through 9,999 at home. - Please practice algebra problems at home (i.e. 15 + n = 27 or n + 11 = 35 or 14 + 25 = n) (i.e. n 15 = 6 or 26 n = 4 or 46 31 = n) - Please continue to practice flashcards addition, subtraction, & multiplication) Additional resources you can use to practice math skills at home with your child: - www.ixl.com/Math/Grade-3 - http://www.adaptedmind.com/Third-Grade-Math-Worksheets-And- Exercises.html - http://www.multiplication.com/students.htm - www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-3rd-mathbuilders.htm - www.aaastudy.com/grade3.htm - www.learninggamesforkids.com/3rd-grade-math.html - www.abcya.com/ipad.htm (Iphone, Ipod & Ipad apps for kids) When chores and homework are done, try this for some educational, video game fun: (if you have these games, these are the activities your child can try on them) Nintendo ds - Brain age calculations, voice calculation, time lapse (challenge) - Brain age 2 sign finder, clock spin (challenge), change maker (challenge) - Learn Math - Math Blaster - Brain Quest Grades 3&4 - Junior Brain Trainer Math Edition - Logic Machines - Personal Trainer: Math Nintendo Wii - Big Brain Academy All of the games are good skill practice but the COMPUTE section focuses on number skills specifically. IPod/IPad/IPhone In the App store search: 3rd grade math (prices for apps range from free-$2.99) Some good apps are: - Basic Math w/ multiplication - Cloud Math - Math eggs - Math Wizards - Math Missing Numbers Attack - K12 money - Number Math - Counting coins - Math Series (patterns) - Montessori Place Value - Math Attack - Grade 3 Math - Coin Math - Column Addition - Telling Time - Column Subtraction - What Time? - Trade-first subtraction - Brain Math - Multi Smart  Social Studies Citizenship and Geography This month we will be continuing ~ exploring the three types of communities (rural, urban and suburban) that we can live in and the characteristics of each. Which kind do you live in? Take a walk around Franklin and find evidence! ~ We will be talking about how the members of a community make it work. What communities are you a part of and how do you help? Internet Activities and Websites:  HYPERLINK "http://www.playkidsgames.com" www.playkidsgames.com ~ continent identification game  HYPERLINK "http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g3_u1/index.html" www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g3_u1/index.html ~ interactive communities game Check out Franklin Township online and see what you can find!  Science Weather ~ Where is Water Found on Earth?-The properties of water change based on where the water is located. (oceans, lakes, rivers, underground sources, glaciers, fresh water, groundwater) ~ What is the Water Cycle?-Trace a droplet of water through the water cycle. (evaporation, condensation, precipitation) ~ What is Weather?-Discuss how weather can be observed and how land air and water absorb the Suns energy at different rates. (atmosphere, oxygen, weather, temperature, anemometer) ~ How do clouds form? ~ What do different types of clouds mean to weather patterns? 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