Spelling: Word Work
Day One:
1. Students begin with an inquiry lesson or word sort based on a spelling pattern for the week. The students then choose three words from this activity.
Example: 0w and ou words
2. Next students pick 3 words from their own words to learn list which comes from their writing or previous spelling tests.
3. Last they also pick 2 high frequency words.
Total students have 8 words each week to work on at school.
Day Two:
Students work independently to practice spelling their words by saying, looking, writing, and checking each word 4 times.
Day Three:
Students work in partners to build their words with magnet letters.
Day Four:
Students work in partners OR independently to use their spelling words to spell unknown words.
Example: clay
clam
claw
clue
clean
Day Five:
Students give each other a spelling test.
Then students grade each other's work.
Mrs. Holmes will check student work and use their spelling folders
to highlight words that they have learned throughout the year.
Author: Patricia Polacco
Title: John Philip Duck
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Macmillan McGraw-Hill Reading Series
While searching on the Internet I came across some leveled reading books. Click on each green links under each description to read the stories.
While searching on the Internet I came across some leveled reading books. Click on each green links under each description to read the stories.
Storm Surprise
By: S.W. Gonzalez
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Level: 34
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.3.4_storm_surprise_O.pdf
By: S.W. Gonzalez
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Level: 34
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.3.4_storm_surprise_O.pdf
Dan's Idea
By: Carrie Smith
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.1.5_dans_idea_B.pdf
By: Carrie Smith
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.1.5_dans_idea_B.pdf
Running with Wolves
By: Megan Howard
Genre: Fantasy
Level: 24
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.2.2_running_with_wolves_A.pdf
By: Megan Howard
Genre: Fantasy
Level: 24
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.2.2_running_with_wolves_A.pdf
Katie and the Wolf
By: Megan Howard
Genre: Fantasy
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.2.2_katie_and_the_wolf_O.pdf
By: Megan Howard
Genre: Fantasy
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.2.2_katie_and_the_wolf_O.pdf
The Elephant's Boast
By: Susan Blackaby
Genre: Fantasy
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.6.2_the_elephants_boast_A.pdf
By: Susan Blackaby
Genre: Fantasy
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.6.2_the_elephants_boast_A.pdf
Drawing Faces
By: Lisa Norby
Genre: How-to
Level: 34
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.3.5_drawing_faces_O.pdf
By: Lisa Norby
Genre: How-to
Level: 34
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.3.5_drawing_faces_O.pdf
From Farm to Dinner Table: Food's Great Journey
By: Doris Licameli
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 28
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.4.1_from_farm_to_dinner_table_A.pdf
By: Doris Licameli
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 28
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.4.1_from_farm_to_dinner_table_A.pdf
Enjoying Our Natural Resources
By: Michael Schuman
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 34
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.4.3_enjoying_our_natural_resources_O.pdf
By: Michael Schuman
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 34
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.4.3_enjoying_our_natural_resources_O.pdf
Thrills and Chills
By: Michele Spirn
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.5.3_thrills_and_chills_O.pdf
By: Michele Spirn
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.5.3_thrills_and_chills_O.pdf
The Deep Green Forest
By: Tisha Hamilton
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.1.3_the_deep_green_forest_B.pdf
By: Tisha Hamilton
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.1.3_the_deep_green_forest_B.pdf
Dorje and the Lost Treasure
By: Shelia Black
Genre: Play
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.2.1_dorje_and_the_treasure_B.pdf
By: Shelia Black
Genre: Play
Level: 38
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.2.1_dorje_and_the_treasure_B.pdf
Painting Birds: The Life of John James Audubon
by: Steven Otfinoski
Genre: Biography
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.6.4_painting_birds_A.pdf
by: Steven Otfinoski
Genre: Biography
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.6.4_painting_birds_A.pdf
The Fox's Banquet
By: Susan Blackaby
Genre: Folk Tale
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.3.1_the_foxs_banquet_O.pdf
By: Susan Blackaby
Genre: Folk Tale
Level: 30
http://fms01.sd54.k12.il.us/treasures/pdf/third_grade/3.3.1_the_foxs_banquet_O.pdf
A True Hero
By: Steven Otfinoski
Genre: Folk Tale
Level: 34
http://burnet.twpunionschools.org/subsites/slama/documents/Level%20Readers/English/290630.pdf
By: Steven Otfinoski
Genre: Folk Tale
Level: 34
http://burnet.twpunionschools.org/subsites/slama/documents/Level%20Readers/English/290630.pdf
Below are links based on the general topic of poetry for children:
http://www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive/home.do
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/poetryeverywhere/
http://www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive/home.do
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/poetryeverywhere/
Print out stories and activities in Spanish and/or English for your child to practice reading. This can help increase your child's reading fluency and comprehension.
http://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/cms/lib3/NJ01001766/Centricity/Domain/455/3rd%20Grade%20Home-School%20Connection.pdf
http://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/cms/lib3/NJ01001766/Centricity/Domain/455/3rd%20Grade%20Home-School%20Connection.pdf