Third grade students are expected to read at least 5 books and complete 1 project about one of the books read.

Helpful Strategies for Parents of 3^rd Grade Students

•  Encourage your child to read every day.

•  Make reading fun.

•  Help your child select books that are not too easy and not too hard – just right.

•  Keep reading to your child even after your child has learned to read.

•  Talk to your child about your favorite books.

•  Listen to your child read and show interest in the story.

•  Be flexible and patient with your child.

•  If your child is struggling with reading, ask for advice from teachers and librarians.

 Use the 5 Finger Rule to select books that are “Just Right”

• Open the book to any page.

• Start reading and put up a finger for each word you do not know.

0-1 Fingers—Too Easy

2-3 Fingers—Just Right

4-5 Fingers—Too Hard

If you need assistance finding additional books for summer reading, please consult your local librarian.

Projects

Read 5 books and complete one project for one of the books you read.  Select a project from the list below:

 1.        Puppet - Create a puppet of the main character from a book. Dress the puppet like the character was dressed in the book.

 2.       Ten Facts -Student creates a "Ten Facts About [book title]" sheet that lists ten facts he or she learned from reading the book. The facts, written in complete sentences, must include details the student didn't know before reading the book.

3.       Senses Map - Draw a picture of the main character from the story. Write the title and author at the top of the paper. Draw a box near the character; write something the character saw in the box. Draw a line from the box to the character’s eyes. Do the same for something the character heard, tasted, smelled, and felt.

4.       Create a Comic Book- Turn the story you read into a comic book.  Draw scenes and add speech bubbles.