Welcome to Mrs. Kennedy's

 3rd Grade

Whitpain Township History Day in 3rd Grade

Sarah Songhurst Whitpaine

Making Art with Recycled items!

History of Whitpain Township site:

http://www.whitpaintownship.org/docs/hist.html

http://www.whitpaintownship.org/docs/hist_facts.html

Our Science Site

http://www.macmillanmh.com/science/2011/student/na/grade3/index.html

Discovery Education . com

Our Math Site:

http://www.macmillanmh.com/math/mathconnects/grade3/sg3c1lesson1.html

access code   FEC463B73B

When looking for "a just right book" try this web site:

http://bookadventure.org/ki/bs/ki_bs_helpfind.asp

Homework Assignments:

Monday

• 5 Paragraph persuasive essay- complete outline/ rough draft paragraphs 4 and 5.
• Study multiplication

Tuesday 

• Complete final paper- 5 paragraph persuasive essay
• Study multiplication

Wednesday 

• Final copy of 5 paragraph persuasive essay due tomorrow
• See editing tips below
• Parents and student please sign editing sheet.

Thursday

Friday 

Editing

5 Paragraph Persuasive essays

1.   Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence

2. Each paragraph must contain at least 4 sentences

3. Add describing words- adjectives (to describe nouns) and adverbs (to describe verbs)

4. Use thesaurus to replace boring or overused words

5. Check capitalization

6. Check punctuation

7.  Check sentence structure - no run on sentences or sentences that are not complete (fragments)

8. Check spelling

3K Book Report Project Ideas   

Please read a challenging book!!!

Please choose a project you have not done this year.

Last book report due May 24

All projects must some how include the important elements:

• Main plot (4-5 main events in order) This one is new!!!

•  title

• author

• main characters (PLEASE DESCRIBE)

• setting,        time period

• problem in the story

• Your opinion

   Make a poster size ad for your book, include the important elements: title, author, main characters, setting, time period, and problem in the story.

  Create a book jacket for the story complete with illustrations and blurbs.

  Write a diary of one of the characters in the story using the first person. Select parts from the beginning, middle, and end of the book.

  Write a letter to the author telling why you like the book, your favorite parts, and any suggestions for future books.|

  Write a review of the book for the Philadelphia Inquirer book section. Include what you liked and disliked about the story.

  Make a diorama to show a favorite scene from the story. Include written information on an index card to explain the important elements: title, author, main characters, setting, time period, and problem in the story.

  Write a song or poem to present based on a favorite part of the story.

  Paint a mural to show the key incidents in the story. Include a caption.

  Rewrite the story for students in a lower grade. Illustrate the project so it will be interesting.

 Write a letter to Mrs. Manno, the librarian, about why she should recommend the book to other students. Include the important elements: title, author, main characters, setting, time period, and problem in the story.

If you have another idea, see me to discuss it first J

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