Writing Lesson - Gathering Ideas

We read part of "Amelia's Notebook", and journaled like Amelia in order to gather ideas.  We wrote about third grade so far!  Check out the pictures....

Reading Focus - Reading is Thinking

We went over different ways we can "think" while we read, and why it is important.  Then, the students practiced this during their independent reading.

Writing Ideas

We wrote ideas about someone who matters to us!!! :)

Ways to Choose Good Books

We discussed different ways to pick books, and then we worked on building our reading stamina!  Check it out!

Making Friends with Smarties

Another fun cooperative group activity!!!  We are working hard to build our classroom community!

Straw Towers

This was a very fun cooperative group activity!!!  Way to go!!! :)

Welcome New Third Graders!!!!