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THIRD GRADE TIMELINE
"There has been a whole lot of learning going on this year in third grade!"
IN MAY
NON-FICTION WRITING
We learned that the structure of informational writing is different than narrative. An informational essay has an Introduction, Facts with supporting details followed by a Conclusion. We used what we learned about Michigan mining, logging and the auto industry as our context for writing. Enjoy a fine example of our writing by Will Swihart, followed by examples of posters students made based on their informational essay.
Learning about Michigan's Natural Resources at Hoffmaster State Park. Lake Michigan and the sand dunes
IN APRIL
PEER REVIEW
Peer reviewing is a process that allows students to read student writing carefully while attending to details. It helps them understand how to make their own writing better. Students used a rubric (scoring describer) to rate their peer's writing in organization, content, style and mechanics. Each group was assigned a "captain" to keep the process on track.
Student comments:
David: I learned by hearing how to add more details.
Ken: I liked hearing what people thought about my story.
Ahlexiah: There were no winners and losers. It was all good.
Izzy: I liked having a captain because he shushed us so I could read and not be interrupted.
Alexis: My writing isn't perfect and it helps when a friend says it is confusing. It helps me want to be a better writer.
David: I learned by hearing how to add more details.
Ken: I liked hearing what people thought about my story.
Ahlexiah: There were no winners and losers. It was all good.
Izzy: I liked having a captain because he shushed us so I could read and not be interrupted.
Alexis: My writing isn't perfect and it helps when a friend says it is confusing. It helps me want to be a better writer.
IN MARCH
We enjoyed celebrating March is Reading Month by getting comfy and reading
We celebrated our 2nd unit on writing Personal Narratives!
What I learned: "I can use interesting words like a word of the week to make my story more interesting". -- Izzy |
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"I can take out parts that don't make my story better" -- Will
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"I can use just the right amount of dialogue, but not too much." -- Devin
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"I can start my story with a hook, like a sound to get the reader interested." -- Zachery
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Reader's Workshop and the Daily 5
Read to Self
Read to Self is the most important time in your child’s reader’s workshop. The best way for your child to become a better reader is to practice for a sustained time each day with books they select based on interest and a “just right” reading level.
Read to Someone
Read to Someone allows time for your child to practice strategies, practice fluency and expression and check for understanding. He/she will hear reading while sharing in our learning community.