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Reader's Workshop
In the month of May, students will be revisiting many comprehension strategies, as well as read various genres of writing. Listed below are a few of the skills we will focus on over the next month.
Students will really explore the genre of poetry as well as revisit genres like: biographies, realistic fiction!
You may explore the sites below for more info on skills and genres.
Inferences
http://www.quia.com/ba/41785.html
http://www.ehow.com/info_8764298_interactive-games-making-inferences.html
Poetry Sites:
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/word-mover-b-30964.html
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/index.aspx
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/index.htm
http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet/gamestation/poetrysplatter.htm
http://www.poetry4kids.com/
Biography resources:
http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/a-plus-papers/biography
http://mrnussbaum.com/bio2/
http://www.pitara.com/magazine/people.asp
In the month of May, third graders will also be taking a closer look at Fables. A Fable is a short story that contains a moral at the end. Most of the time the characters are typically animals that have human-like qualities (ex. talking). We will read various fables, noting similarities and differences. In the second part of May, students will begin practicing for third grade plays, based off of famous fables we have read. The exact dates for the plays will be decided at a later date.
Here are some links you may peruse to learn more about fables:
Aesop's Fables
Fables for Children
Check out these online reading resources: Subscription required for some!
New**: https://watch.vooks.com/browse
www.raz-kids.com
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/bookflixfreetrial/
http://www.storylineonline.net/
Visit this resource to get ideas and activities related to all types of reading and writing activities:
http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/grade/3-4/
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