Mrs. Siders
March 30- April 2nd, 2026
Important Dates:
April 1st - Picture Day
April 2nd - Early dismissal
April 3rd -6th -Easter Break
Genre: Biography
tells a true story of a real person's life
written by another person
text features: keywords, photographs, captions
Essential Question:
Why are goals important?
Vocabulary Strategy: Greek and Latin Roots
Knowing the meanings of common Greek and Latin roots can help you figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words that contain them
Examples: astro= "star", naut = "ship" and then luna= "moon"
Vocabulary Words:
NO Vocabulary words This Week
We will have a vocabulary test over the attached words on __________________. Please study at home. We practice them often in the classroom, but it helps greatly if they can read the words and definitions as well.
Spelling Words:
There will be a spelling test over the attached words on Thursday, April 2nd. The words are listed on the back of the newsletter.
explained
remain
reading
detail
presoak
monkey
brief
preteen
about
allowing
complain
enjoys
poison
repeats
Comprehension Skill: Problem and Solution
Some informational texts describe a problem, tell the steps taken to solve the problem, and give the solution.
Signal words: problem, solution, solve, as a result
Homework
Homework/ Reading Logs will be sent home on Mon, March 30th. Please be sure that your child read it once each night and bring it back each day. They receive a grade for this, and it helps them to stay on track with their reading.
How to contact Mrs. Siders
Phone- (740) 774-2003
Email- carrie.siders@sepanthers.org
REMIND app - (Mrs. Siders-3rd grade)