Essential Questions for August 13-17, 2007

Reading- What kind of reader are you? What are some specific reading skills? What am I going to learn in 3rd grade this year?
Writing- Who are you? What are your favorite things? What did you do over your summer vacation? What does a good writer look like?
Spelling- Why is knowing how to spell words correctly important?
Grammar-What are the rules of an address format? What should your notebook paper look like when you turn it in? How do you use margins?
Vocabulary- How can learning new vocabulary help us in 3rd grade?
Math- What are some math facts about you? What am I going to learn in math this year? What basic facts do I know? What are some strategies that good problem solvers use? How do you use a math book? How do you write problems on notebook paper?
Science- What is a scientist? Why are safety rules important with experiments? What is the scientific method?
Social Studies- Why do we need a McAuley constitution? What is your place in space?
Health- What is a healthy snack? Why is it important to wash your hands? How do rules keep us safe?
Character Education- Self Respect