Mrs. Higley ~ 3rd Grade
Unit 2, Week 3
Date: Oct. 14- Oct. 17
Genre: Historical Fiction
made-up story that takes place in the past
has illustrations that show historical details
characters and events may be made-up
Essential Question
Why do people immigrate to new places?
Comprehension Skill: Theme
The theme of a story is the author's message.
To identify the theme, think about what the characters do and say.
Look for key details in the actions and words of the characters.
Vocabulary Strategy: Similes
A simile compares two very different things
It uses the word "like" or "as"
Example: Her cheeks were like red roses.
Spelling
Test Oct. 17th
wrap | knight |
wrists | knock |
wrote | knee |
wreck | gnome |
wring | sign |
write | gnaws |
wreath | |
knit | |
knife |
Vocabulary
Test Oct. 24th
arrived- got to where you were going
immigrated- came to a new country to live
inspected- looked at something closely and carefully
moment- a very short amount of time
opportunity- a chance for good things to happen
photographs- pictures taken with a camera
valuable- worth a lot of money or means a lot to someone
whispered- spoken in a very quiet voice
Upcoming Events
Oct. 13th: NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day
Oct. 24th: Report cards go home
Oct. 29th: Picture Retakes
Oct. 31st: Halloween party
Nov. 6th: Parent/Teacher conferences 4-7pm
Nov. 7th: Conferences 6-11am
Nov. 10th: Veterans Day
Contact:
740-649-9287
Email: tara.higley@sepanthers.org