ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 11-22, 2008

READING- {LA.3.ELA3R3.g} How do you summarize the content of a text?

WRITING- {LA.3.ELA3W1.g} How can you develop characters through action and dialogue?

GRAMMAR- {LA.3.ELA3C1.f} How can you use complex sentence structure in your writing?

VOCABULARY- {LA.3.ELA3LSV1.b} How can orally summarizing vocabulary help you recall the words in Unit 12?

SPELLING- {LA.3.ELA3C1.l} What are the common rules of spelling for the words in Unit 19?

CURSIVE EQ= {LA.3.ELA3C1.n} Why is it important to be able to write legibly in cursive?

MATH- What is measurement? {MA.3.M3M2.b} Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and millimeter (mm) in addition to the previously learned inch, foot, yard, centimeter, and meter. {MA.3.M3P1.a} How can you build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving?{MA.3.M3N4.f} How can you solve problems requiring division?

SCIENCE- Environmental Field Study on Thursday- Pollution Solution- {SCI.3.S3L2.a} What are the effects of pollution and humans on the habitats of plants, animals, and the environment?

SOCIAL STUDIES- What is government? What are the three branches of government? {SOC.3.SS3CG1.b}

HEALTH AND CHARACTER EDUCATION- What is acceptance? How can you recognize the diversity of others, their opinions, practices, and culture?