3PA Update

This week 3PA will be wrapping up our learning on the eight parts of speech.  The students have shown progress with their knowledge of grammar and have learned an abundance of information about the use of words. They will continue to practice their skills each day by analyzing one sentence and identifying the parts of speech present.   We will celebrate our learning by having a snack and viewing "Grammar House Rock".   I am excited to move into our new unit titled "Literature Journeys".  This week students will be taking a pretest in which they will be required to read a brief passage and answer open-ended questions regarding the text. They will also review theme.  Theme is the underlying message present in the story.  Theme often has to be inferred and is the big idea present in the story.  In addition, students will spend some time discussing generalizations.  They will learn that a generalization is a broad conclusion drawn from specific examples. Below are some generalizations of change that we will be examining throughout our unit:
1.  Change is everywhere.
2.  Change can be positive or negative.
3.  Change can be random or orderly.
4.  Change can be caused by internal or external forces.
5.  Change is linked to time.

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