3rd Grade Reading and Literature Activities
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Suggested Author Interview Questions
Here are the 16 best questions to ask an author during an interview Ever wondered about your favorite author's writing…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureAuthors -
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Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)
Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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How to Write "Choose Your Own Adventure" Stories
Easily-adaptable example of a classic story format Students learn how to write "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories by…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingReading and Literature -
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Same Name Word Puzzle
Students use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign languages and complete this challenging…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingVocabulary -
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Taking Care of My Pet
Try a printable science activity that focuses on pet care.Subjects:Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish StoryBooksLiterature -
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Repeated Reading
Use a variety of repeated reading activities to improve reading skills.Subjects:ReadingReading InstructionReading and Literature -
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Mr. Men & Little Miss Books
Explore teaching activities to be used with Mr. Men & Little Miss Books by Roger Hargreaves. These books cover basic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Summer Fun Worksheets
Keep "brain drain" away this summer with these fun and educational worksheets. Your child's mind will stay sharp and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingMathematics -
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading Activities
Use this resource containing a list of suggestions and activities to help prepare your students for reading a new book.…Subjects:ReadingReading and Literature -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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James and the Giant Peach
Students love James and the Giant Peach, an action-filled fantasy that will amuse and encourage them to read more. Use…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionBanned Books and Censorship -
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Directed Reading-Thinking Activity
Directed Reading-Thinking Activity (DR-TA) is a teaching strategy that guides students in making predictions about a…Subjects:ReadingLanguage Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
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Make a Giving Tree
Get to know your students by making a classroom giving tree. To introduce this activity, you'll read Shel Silverstein's…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionChildren's Book -
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The Dot Classroom Activities Guide
Celebrate International Dot Day with these creative activities! International Dot Day, based on best-selling author…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's Book CharactersChildren's Book -
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My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Cover the topic of sibling rivalry with this book for younger readers, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionFamilies -
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Writing Activity: Describe the Rain Scene
In this writing activity, students focus on writing complete sentences to describe an image. Use this printable in a…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingGrammar -
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A Collection of Poetry Activities
This collection of ideas will help students to love poetry from creation to recitation.Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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Library Activities Printable Book (K-4)
Browse a printable book of teacher resources that focuses on different areas of the library. Students will learn about…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLibrary Resources -
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Reading Choice Board
This choice board is a great way for your students to practice what they've learned in reading. They will demonstrate…Subjects:Reading and Literature -
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Activities for African Folk Tales
Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…SubjectsReading and LiteratureFolk TalesAfrican-American History -
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Make a Dinosaur
Try a printable science activity that focuses on learning about dinosaurs.Subjects:Library ResourcesSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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Return Activity Kit
This activity kit for Aaron Becker's "wordless" picture books consists of printables, activities and a guide for reading…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Poetry Lessons & Worksheets: Gallery of Activities (Grades 3-5)
Poetry is an ideal way to help students with fluency and to appreciate the beauty of words. Use these activities to help…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry