Blogging with 4G

3W Learns Something New

Blogging

Today was a very exciting day in 3W.  We have officially turned into bloggers!  This morning, with the help from our 4G , we got an introduction to blogging.  This year I will be using a site called Kidblogs.  Blogging allows students to publish their work for an authentic audience.  Furthermore, students can explore other Kidblogs and respond with comments or questions.

An important thing parents should know about our Kidblog site is that it is totally moderated by me.  No post or comment will show up on the site unless I have personally previewed and approved it.

An equally important thing for parents to know is that because of the moderation set up, our Kidblog site is visible to everyone. Our students will have a real worldwide audience, and I am sure that comments will be coming in from everywhere.

Lastly, the students are well aware of their responsibility and safety on the Internet.  I could tell from our discussion they know to never use the Internet without permission.  Moreover, the students understand they can only use first names in their posts.  Again, I will approve all posts and comments for appropriateness and user safety.   



If you would like to view the site now, click on to       kidblog.org/mrswansartsclass
Your child has their own password and will be able to show you how this works. We are at the beginning stages of this so there is a lot to remember and learn.

Classroom Updates

Spelling words for this week are:
complex
constant
contract
hundred
prospect
saw
something
thought
both
few
those

We will begin having 11 words from now on. The first 5 go with the spelling skill or pattern for the week. The last 6 are sight words from the paper your child has in his/her homework folder. We will have a test on Friday.

Math facts this week are called "Near Doubles" your child is bringing home a list tonight.

Students have researched an animal, written a poem as well as draw a picture of this animal for a poster. We will begin presentations tomorrow. Ask your child which animal they learned about and for an interesting fact they found.

Don't forget 3W's Halloween Party is next Monday from 2:00-2:45!

3W Photo Test

This is another test to see if photos are coming to our Blog!!

3W Photo Test

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3W updates

We have been busy with:
. Using the Netbook computers for the first time
. Trying sensory writing in our personal narratives
. Commenting in our reading journals
. Practicing the facts to 10 for test on Friday
. Learning about VCCV pattern in spelling and syllables
. NECAP testing in math this week
. We finished the chapter book Poppy ask your child their favorite character and part
. 3W Halloween class party will be 10/31 from 2-2:45 everyone is invited!