Hi! Here is one of my new favorite songs to help the kids learn about Paul Revere. They love it and sing it all the time. It also includes language from the standards, especially the example of "diligence" which is a pretty tough word for 3rd graders. I hope this helps! :)

In Reading we are focusing on drawing conclusions based on evidence, or details, from the text, particularly from traditional texts (folktales). Remember that we can draw conclusions based on many parts of a text like multiple events or details from the setting. But don't forget that we also use the character's actions, feelings, and traits when making decisions about what the author is trying to tell us. The following activities provide practice with drawing conclusions:

Introduction to Reading Skills - Making Inferences
This is a short video clip for making inferences.

Drawing Conclusions Test Prep
This site has a lot of additional resources including powerpoints and notes.

Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

Rags to Riches
This one is pretty basic but still good practice.

(Ok, here's my official first post with fun links. Hopefully, they will work!! So excited!:)

In Language this week we will be discussing how to use commas in a series and in addresses. Below are several links to additional notes, practice, and games for using commas. We have already practiced using commas in a compound sentence and dialogue, so there is review of those skills interwoven in many of these assignments.

Harcourt Go for Gold Practice

Comma Chameleon
This game is fun, reviews comma usage in compound sentences, and previews using a comma when starting a sentence with "yes" or "no".

Proper Punctuation in Popular!
This game will be more of a challenge activity for most students in third grade.  It also previews more 4th grade standards.

Comma Confusion
The initial game on this site is neat, but you must click on the bottom right corner of the screen to start the video. (I love the following little video and game. It has a great tutorial. I will probably try to use it in class somewhere next week!)

Hi! Welcome to my new blog! My goal for this site is to provide teachers, parents, and students with resources and ideas that might make what is taught, particularly to third and fourth graders, easier to understand. Included (hopefully) will be links to web sites with review, games, and extension activities, images, anchor charts from my classroom, anything that would be helpful for what my third graders are learning. Check back soon for updates!