Dictée #5

Here is the link for the dictation 5. Click here. Click on the speaker icon to listen to the pronunciation. Long click for slow reading.

List distributed Nov 21, 2016

Dictation on Nov 25,  2016

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Revised Dictation

The dictation resource we are using contains all the new and old essential vocabulary for Grade 3 students. Each list has a phonics or grammar theme. If there is other words on the list (mots étudiés au 1er cycle), those are the words that they have already learned in Grade 1 & 2. Students are encouraged to review these words as well.

This program is to help students learn essential words and learn the correct spelling for their writing while learning important aspects of the language (gender and number agreement, for example). Students will demonstrate their responsibility and initiative throughout this weekly process.

Here is how the weekly dictation will happen from now on.

1. On the first school day of the week, students will receive a list of words along with a couple of sheets that will facilitate studying for the dictation. Students are encouraged to use these tools to get ready. It is expected that the sentence writing will be completed by Friday. The completion of the other activities will reflect the student's responsibility, organization of learning and initiative.

2. For support at home, I will try to post the list and the link to a pre-made translated list in English on Google Translate where parents and students can access to listen to the pronunciation and clarify the meaning.

3. Students are encouraged to take an active role in their learning by using different resources to prepare for their dictation including asking the teacher and classmates about the pronunciation and meaning when in doubt, looking up a dictionary, and using the practice sheets sent with the list.

4. The last school day of the week, students will have a dictation.

5. I will try to send home the corrected dictations the following school day. Please sign and return.

* note : we will be discontinuing the Comprehension Orale.

Thank you for your support and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me a message via Remind App.


M. Jung

October

If you have not received a hard copy of the November newsletter, please click here to read it on our grade 3 team blog.

1. In Visual Arts..
We are learning to use different lines and patterns to make arts. Visual arts assessments will be sent home in their art porfolio before the first term report card.

This is the leaf art that we did for fall. Students traced leaf templates and added different lines and contrasting colours. What an artistic bunch of kids!

We also did this turtle line art using a variety of lines, patterns and colouring tools.

For Halloween, we created a spooky scene using colorfully stained coffee filters. I will post a picture of all the completed works soon for everyone's appreciation!

2. In Science..
We continue to learn about different structures and how they are solid and stable.

Through this simple experiment, students learned that triangular forms can help the same material become more solid and how they are useful in making different structures.

Another simple experiment where students tried to locate the centre of gravity using a ruler with and without an eraser attached on one side. Students then made connections between this experiment and different structures and reflected on its importance on the stability of a structure.

Science unit test is to happen during the month of November.

3. In Math...

We are still working hard on our number sense and numeration unit. We have done ordering numbers, exploring 1000 and its value, and rounding through collaborative problem-solving activities and math centres.

We have collectively created a 1000 chart and discussed how number patterns do not change in bigger numbers. This activity allowed students to visually notice the value of 1000 compared to smaller numbers they had been used to before Grade 3.

 Students have also created individual number line manipulatives with which they have been practicing a number of concepts by playing games with them. They love them!

Some math centre activities where students practice math concepts through different games and hands-on activities. While students participate in 5 different activities in small groups, one group stays with the teacher for a guided math mini-lesson that allows students to have more small group attention and individualized assistance in math.

4. In Literacy...

We are working hard on writing enriched sentences using different questions and types of words. We will be also working on making connections and predictions.

5. Important reminder - reading log

Many students are not using their daily reading log in their red binder. Daily reading is a critical part of improving students' literacy skills. Students will be reminded more frequently to use them. The expectation is at least 15 minutes of reading in French every single day and record it on their log in addition to reading their guided reading book which they will start bringing home shortly (guided reading books should not be recorded in their log). Students can bring their finished school library books to exchange any day of the week. Day 5 is our class' weekly library visit during.

6. Assessments

Our weekly dictation is always on Friday. If a holiday falls on a Friday, it will happen a day before. Corrected dictation will be sent home the following school day, usually Monday or Tuesday, along with another list for the next dictation. Dictation is to learn and practice essential vocabulary for grade 1-3 French immersion students, which will help improve the quality of their writing. Students will be "recycling" these words throughout the school year through the word studies centre within our daily 5 guided reading program to practice.

Our weekly Compréhension Orale is always  on the same day as dictation. Students listen to a short text and draw their understanding in a form of a picture. Students are to identify and use different listening strategies during this activity.

Please don't forget to review, sign and return any assessment sent home.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to message me via Remind App or call ext. 127.

Thank you for reading and your support!