Friday, August 24, 2012

Types of Sentences

Students in K-2 learn these types of sentences:
1. Statement- tells someone something
2. Command- tells someone to do something
3. Question- asks a question
4. Exclamation- shows excitement or strong emotion


This is fine for younger students, but students in grades 3-5 need to know more technical terms. Check out how sentences have changed!

1. Statement------> Declarative sentence
2. Command--------> Imperative sentence (shows urgency, needs to be done quickly)
3. Question---------> Interrogative sentence (like when the police interrogate someone, they ask questions!)
4. Exclamation------> Exclamatory sentence

The 3rd grade team had our students create a flip chart of the different types of sentences for future reference.


 Interrogative (question words)

 Declarative (statement that tells you something)

 Exclamatory (shows strong emotion or excitement)

 Imperative (shows urgency, needs to be done quickly)

If you'd like an activity to practice these sentences, feel free to download this activity! If you download it, please leave a comment about what you think!






Monday, August 13, 2012

Meet the teachers!

Meet the third grade teachers of the 2012-2013 school year!

Ms. Chastain! Second year teacher, rockin' it out!


Good morning message:


 Procedures:




General Delk: 8th year teacher, first year in 3rd grade.


Motivated chant:
  
Small group reading board
 Reading comprehension chart

Ms. Roach: First tear teacher! 


Sentence review

First 20 Days of Math

Objectives posted!

Mrs. Jackson- Lead 3rd grade teacher!



 Above the door:

Procedures:

First 20 Days of Math:

Mrs. Vaughn- 13 years at the Hills!

Her door was locked and I (Delk) couldn't get in to get pictures. Sorry!

We're glad to be here! Check back to see what's happening in 3rd grade at the Hills!