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Aloha Third Graders! Welcome to our Island of Knowledge! Current Reading Skills To Practice At Home When Reading Story Elements-Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution, Theme Cause and Effect Author's Purpose-Persuade, Inform, Entertain Main Idea and Details Context Clues- Figuring out the meaning of words based on text around it Nonfiction Text Elements:
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Mrs. Raynes’ Reading Reef
BARK Students will participate in “BARK” activities which will focus on various responses to what they are reading. BARK sheets will be distributed every quarter and students will have a choice of activities. Here is how the BARK points will be determined.
Reading Logs completed each week = 5 points each x 8 = 40 points
Book Projects Completed= 10 points each x 3=30 points (students are required 3projects per quarter) Book Interview Explaining Book Project 10 points each x 3 = 30 points (students are required toexplain their 3 projects per quarter) Total 100 points per quarter *if there are weeks that reading logs are not assigned because of various circumstances, then this total will be adjusted accordingly.
Over and Beyond Club
Students that complete 2 additional activities per quarter from the challenge sheet will become members of the “Over and Beyond” Club.Different activities will be chosen each quarter, and activities can’t be repeated. There is a choice of 10 activities, so to be in the Over and Beyond Club, 8 out of 10 activities will be completed for the year.
*Please note that reading logs will be graded on a weekly basis* Vocabulary Your child will have a list of vocabulary words that go along with the story of the week. They will define these on MONDAY and they are due on TUESDAY. This will be a daily recorded grade. Story of the Week Most of the time, we will read a story of the week from our reading books. The exception to this will be when we are completing IMPACT unit activities or a novel in class. Our test on this story will be on Fridays. Students will be tested on any grammar, comprehension skills or vocabulary that has been taught. Language Arts All third grade students will receive a language arts grade on their report cards. Grammar skills and standards will be taught using the reading series and throughout writer’s workshop. Students will also be responsible for writing high quality, complete sentences as part of their spelling homework every week. Reading Logs
 We are so fortunate to have such a great free library within our coummunity. If you haven't spent time there, you need to go. They have DVD's, the newest greatest kids books, books on CD, music CD's, and so much more. The people are very friendly and are so willing to help. Go check it out-your child will love it! Science & Social Studies Learning Opportunies Around Us Horizons in Salisbury, NC: I recently sent home a paper with all the dates of upcoming events at Horizons. This is a great resource for our students. * SciWorks: This is in Greensboro, they have a web site. They offer hands on activities throughout their museum and they have a neat outdoor walking trail some animals. My daughter and I visited one afternoon, and we had the entire place to ourself. * Children's Museum in Greensboro: This is a fabulous hands-on museum that has a lot of great areas. They have a room for dramatic play, a mini grocery store, an area that offers information on economis/money, a fire truck and police car, an airplane that they can pretend they are driving, and many more great learning areas. They also have a web site-Friday nights they run specials. * Children's Museum in Winston Salem: Also a great kids museum that is hands on. The great thing is that they have totally different areas than the other one. They have a great exploration area for building materials, a great art area for free exploration, and children get to pretend like they work at Krispy Kreme Donuts and serve you up some donuts. Winston Salem is the home town of these delicious treats! Again, there is a web site for this museum also. * Discovery Place in Charlotte: This has been around for a long time, and still one of my favorites. The greatest thing about Discovery Place is that it is hands-on. I also love the IMAX theatre. They have a web site also-I know that they have been remodeling, so check it out before you head there. * Dan Nicholas Park: I love exploring the animal habitats and displays here. The gem mining is a great experience. I never get tired of this park for some reason. * NC Zoo in Asheboro: A lot of walking, but what a great trip! The animals still just fascinate me, and I have been there so ,many times. Fall and Spring are great times to go to beat the heat! * Reed Gold Mine: This place is such a "gem" right near us. Here, children can learn about the history of gold in NC, tour a mine, and pan for gold on their own. Check out their website for hours of operation and prices. * Sloan Park/Mill: There are some wonderful nature trails to explore here. Also, there is a mill where students can learn about the grinding of corn and how this related to communities of the past. Directions on how to get to e glossary, an online glossary that matches our glossaries in the back of our books. Go to http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr06/?grade=3, and then go to e glossary. Pick the letter of the word, click on the word, and it will give you the definition. Please email me with any problems finding this. There is also a fabulous e word game to studying vocabulary. Just pick the correct story and it will give you the correct words for the game. This is a club for students going above and beyond given assignments. In order to become members, students have to complete various assignments from the Brainy Bulldog List and turn them into Mrs. Raynes. Devin G., Zac, Heavyn W., Matthew P., Chloe K., Elizabeth H., Rylie S., Shea H., Connor K, Emma & Lillie 93-100: A 85-92: B 78-84: C 70-77: D 69 and below: F We encourage students to try their best, take their time, and think about what they are doing at all times.
Mrs. Raynes' list of cheap and educational toys for any gift giving time and Summer boredom busters!!You would be amazed at all the toys that have educational value. Children buy into the idea of play very easily. They don't nessarily have to know that they are learning at the same time. Here is my current list, and as things come to me, I will add them. Have fun and enjoy those precious children while they are little!
. Second graders should be reading every night for at least 20 minutes. Parents, it is wonderful to read to your child, but this 20 minutes need to be them reading to themselves or to you so that they can become better readers.
9:15-9:55 Second Class Change 10:00-10:40 Enhancement Classes 10:40-11:25 Writing 2:30 Dismissal Disclaimer: Linked sites are not under the control of the school district or its employees. The school district is not responsible for the contents of any linked site, any link contained in a linked site or any changes or updates to such sites. This web page provides links as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site. Please contact the school if you have concerns. In compliance with federal law, the Rowan-Salisbury School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Main Idea
- Book Adventure Take online tests with your parents at home!
- Dinosaur Digs
- Dinosaur Activities
- Books Read by Famous People These books are wonderful!
- Eduplace books See Mrs. Raynes for password
- Fact Monster Another great addition and subtraction practice site!!
- Math Magician Timed Addition and Subtraction Practice
- Great Way to Learn Weekly Vocabulary Goes with our text book
- Bunches of Sight Word Practice Excellent site for home practice!!
- Shape Poem Write and Print a shape poem
- I Spy Riddles
- Little Finger Games Wonderful Interactive Games
- Houghton Mifflin Activities Games of all sorts that go with our reading book!
- Kids Lab Interactive Reading Activities
- Game Goo Learning that Sticks
- Grade 2 Skills Lots of activities for math and reading
- Starfall Listen to books read aloud and more!
- Fun Brain Activities Go here for cool learning games!
- Plant Web Quest
- Link To Tumble Books
- Grammar Practice 1
- Grammar Practice 2
