We follow a Reader's Workshop Model
This consists of a short 7-10 minute mini lesson, a workshop session (where students are encouraged to try the skill/ strategy that was just taught), and small group or individual student conferences, where the teachers meet with students to teach/ work on a skill or strategy specific to that student or a small group of student's needs.
Our 3rd Grade Units include:
Unit 1: Building a Reading Life
We will be focusing on realistic fiction books
Unit 2: Reading to Learn
Non Fiction
Unit 3: Character Studies
Fiction
Unit 4: Research Clubs
Non-Fiction
Unit 5: Biography Book Clubs
Non-Fiction