Maps

We've been learning about maps. We've talked about the parts of a map (legend, scale, lines of latitude and longitude). For this blog post, I'd like you to tell us how people use different kinds of maps.

Use your Junior geographer book to find 3 different kinds of maps. In your reply, tell us the name of the kind of map and how people use it (what does the map show).

Don't forget to include your first name (this is an independent post) - no teams.

Please complete your post by Friday, September 3. I'll be checking for correct information and correct spelling (of words you should know), capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences.

This blog post is worth 10 points.

Types of Sentences Stories

For this blog post, I would like you to work in groups to create narratives that include examples of each type of sentence.

To help you, please use these guidelines when you plan and write.

1. Use a story map to organize your ideas (think about character, plot, setting)
2. Write your draft on paper or on a word document
3. Use colored fonts to identify the different types of senteces in your word document
4. Revise and edit your story
5. Copy and paste your story in the comment box for this blog post.

Don't forget to include the names of the people in your group.

First Day of 3rd Grade

Hopefully you are extremely excited about your first day of 3rd grade. We have a lot to learn this year, and so many cool tools to help us practice our skills.

For your first blog post, you are going to work together in groups to write a response to this blog post. Make sure you read the entire post before you start writing.

For your first blog post, we would like you to write a response to these questions:

1. What makes a good student?

2. What makes a good teacher?

3. What is "quality work"?

4. What are your goals for the school year?

5. Share a memorable moment from school (an activity, lesson, or project that was special or important to you).

A couple of tips to help you get started:

1. If you need to write it on paper first, please do. Some people need to "see" their ideas so writing your ideas on paper might help you think about what you want to say.

2. You might want to type your group's response in a Word document before you paste it into the blog. This way you can check all of your spelling, capitalization, and punctuation and make any corrections easily.

3. Every person in your group needs to contribute to the post. If someone is sitting quietly, ask him or her what he or she would like to add to the group's reply.

4. Do not include your first and last names. You can give your group a name or just use first names.