The Important Things About Learning in Grade Three

We started our special writing project by listening to the book, "The Important Book" by Margaret Wise Brown.  We were amazed to learn that this book is older than our teacher!

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We talked about the organizational pattern of each page -- it starts by telling the important thing about something, then tells some details and then closes by saying the important thing again.

We then worked together to write a paragraph using this organizational pattern about some important learning from grade three.  Here is what we came up with...

From there, it was our turn to write a paragraph about what we think has been important learning in grade three (so far).

Baileigh -- The important thing about grade 3 gym is that you get energy.  You get to play dodgeball.  You get exercise by hopping.  You can plan basketball.  But the important thing about grade 3 gym is that you get energy.

Trace -- The important thing about grade 3 writing is writing stories.  We do writing on writer's workshop.  We do publishing.  We do special projects.  But the important thing about grade 3 writing is writing stories.

Sam -- The important thing about grade 3 music is that we can play with instruments.  We play in the music room.  When we go to music, we switch stations and play drums and the wood blocks.  But the important thing about grade 3 music is that we can play with instruments.

Logan -- The important thing about grade 3 handwriting is that we learn to handwrite.  We now know how to do uppercase L.  Now we know how to do all of the lowercase letters.  Now we are on uppercase B.  But the important thing about grade 3 handwriting is that we learn to handwrite.

Mavry -- The important thing about grade 3 gym is that you learn new things every time.  We know how to juggle now.  I can do things I couldn't do before.  I have lots of fun.  But the important thing about grade 3 gym is that you learn new things every time.

Tatum -- The important thing about grade 3 social studies is that you learn about things in the world.  We learn about maps, people and organizations.  You learn about quality of life.  You learn about homes.  But the important thing about grade 3 social studies is that you learn about things in the world.

Tristan -- The important thing about grade 3 snacks is that we get nutrition for learning.  I love beef jerky and the chocolate milk.  But the important thing about grade 3 snacks is that we get nutrition for learning.

Jess -- The important thing about grade 3 gym is we learn different sports like basketball.  In basketball, I now know that you have to stay behind a line if you are going to shoot.  If you are going for a slam dunk, you can jump high.  But the important thing about grade 3 gym is we learn different sports like basketball.

Wyatt -- The important thing about grade 3 math is that we are learning about skip counting.  We now know how to skip count by 25's, 3's, 4's and 5's.  But the important thing about grade 3 math is that we are learning about skip counting.

Taya -- The important thing about grade 3 art is that we can paint.  It is relaxing.  It's a fun project to do.  Art makes people smile.  But the important thing about grade 3 art is that we can paint.

Makayla -- The important thing about grade 3 art is that it is fun and artistic.  We do many different projects.  All our art is always unique.  But the important thing about grade 3 art is that it is fun and artistic.

Hayden -- The important thing about grade 3 gym is that we have warm ups.  It is important to get our brains going to do activities and circus acts.  But the important thing about grade 3 gym is that we have warm ups.

Ava -- The important thing about grade 3 library is that we get to have new books every week.  Then we learn new things about different books and series.  Then we sign them out and take them home.  You have to be quiet in the library.  But the important thing about grade 3 library is that we get to have new books every week.

Aidan -- The important thing about grade 3 gym is that we warm up.  It is important.  But starting warming up can start our day and get our brains going so we can learn.  But the important thing about grade 3 gym is that we warm up.

Asher -- The important thing about grade 3 math is that we learn about skip counting.  We now know how to skip count by 25's.  Before, we learned about money.  We learned counting by 2's first and it was too easy.  But the important thing about grade 3 math is that we learn about skip counting.

Chacie -- The important thing about grade 3 gym is that we get lots of exercise.  We juggle scarves, run 4 laps around the gym, play tag and sometimes play dodgeball.  But the important thing about grade 3 gym is that we get lots of exercise.

Breanna -- The important thing about grade 3 art is you learn to paint.  We know artists use paint.  Before we learned about artists, we learned about paint.  Also, we learned why art was created.  But the important thing about grade 3 art is you learn to paint.

Kade -- The important thing about grade 3 gym is that we have fun and exercise.  Gym is fun for everyone.  When everyone plays in gym, they are happy.  They gym is fun because people get to play with the equipment.  But the important thing about grade 3 gym is that we have fun and exercise.

Compton -- The important thing about grade 3 library is that we learn important stuff from books.  People enjoy stories.  The can not be noisy because the library is a quiet place.  The librarian works there.  But the important thing about grade 3 library is that we learn important stuff from books.

Mieka -- The important thing about grade 3 reading is you read.  You also learn.  You have new books.  But the important thing about grade 3 reading is you read.

We were wondering...

What is important about your learning?
What do (or did, if you are older) you learn about in grade three?