Group IV Video blogs SK in 3B, SM in 3C, WS in 3R

Group III Video blogs by KF in 3B, LC in 3C, LM in 3C, MB in 3R

Group II Video Blogs by EG in 3C, IM in 3R, JR in 3B

Group I Video Blogs by BO in 3S, CZ in3S and DT in 3B

With a minimum of preparation, these student bravely recorded their blog posts using a Flip video camera.

What are you reading in April, 3rd Grade?

This is the last blog we will be doing this year.  You are invited to continue to share what you are reading if you want.

New books in the ES IMC

We just added the contemporary American Girl  books.  These girls are Mia, Marisol, Chrissa, Nicki, Kailey, Lanie and Jess.  In contrast to the girls in historical settings like Felicity or Julie, the new books focus on girls in the 21st century.  I am looking forward to reading the books about Nicki who is the first trainer of a service dog.

What Are You Reading in March, 3rd Grade?

We are now in the last quarter of our school year!  Hard to believe that we are close to finishing our blogging for the year.  Does that mean you have to stop blogging about what you are reading?  OH NO!  Please keep coming back to tell us about the books you have read.

What are you reading in February, 3rd Grade?

Here it is - February!  We've been recording what we are reading since last September (that's 6 months, gang) and each month you have been getting better.  Our challenge this month is to try a new kind of recording:  video.  Write your post on a piece of paper, practice reading it until you almost have it memorized and we will have a camera for you to do the report on February 23rd during class.  Are you up to it?  By the way, we will only be showing the book and listening to your voice, so you don't have to worry about how you look on camera.  While we are recording, some of you will be posting your comments in writing, so come prepared for that, too.

What Are You Reading in January, 3rd Grade?

Welcome back to school!  I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break, got lots of sleep, played inside and out, read a little each day, and are rested as we start the second half of our school year.

So, what are you  reading?

December Blogging

December is short and filled with activities.  We are all so busy that we aren't blogging this month but we will resume in January.

For those of you who would like a Christmas story, let me share this one with you from YouTube:   "Mitch Albom reads "A Wish to be a Christmas Tree", a children's Christmas book written by Colleen Monroe and illustrated by Michael Glenn Monroe."



Merry Christmas.

What Are You Reading in November, Parents?

It is a proven fact that you are a great influence on your child.  In 1.57 minutes you can learn more: 

What Are You Reading in November, 3rd Grade?

We are getting ready to do our shopping, and so there will be lots of posts this month as we share more books that we are reading.

This month we are going to concentrate summarizing the story in three sentences.  For example, I enjoyed reading a book called Ish to the kindergarten and first grade classes.  My blog would look something like this: 
                   In November I read Ish by Peter Reynolds.  Ramon loves to
                   draw, but his brother Leon laughs at his drawings because
                   they don't look "real".  Ramon is discouraged and decides
                   to stop drawing.  However, his sister Marisol tells him his 
                   drawings are "ish,"  which means they are close.  Ramon
                   discovers he loves to draw tree-ish, flower-ish, and
                   other -ish pictures.

Library Shop coming November 24th

Some of the items the students can purchase include beanie babies, Wimpy Kid books, drawing books, beads, toys, etc.  The loot in the picture is just some of what will be available.  There will be certificates for McDonald Happy Meals delivered in time for lunch, a popcorn & movie time for the class, a pizza lunch party for six, "Get Out of a Library Fine" card, "Read the Morning Announcements," plus more.

THE LAST DAY TO POST A COMMENT ON THE BLOG IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH. 

I need time to read your blogs and award stickers.

What are you reading in October, Parents?

Parents are wonderful role models and you are heroes to your children.  Part of letting them know that reading is important is to read yourself and let your children see you doing it!  Of course reading together is important, too, but just sitting in an easy chair with a book for just a few minutes per day speaks volumes to your child. 

What Are You Reading in October, 3rd Grade?

Way to go, Third Grade!  I am very proud of how well you did posting comments for September.  This month please tell us what happened in your favorite part of the book.

Student recommendation

I had a first grader excitedly tell me about I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont and illustrated by David Catrow.  The rhyming verse follows the rhythm of the folk tune It Ain't Gonna Rain No More.  The girl who showed me the book was especially excited about the illustrations (see page 28 for her favorite).  JD in first grade and I recommend this book for your reading pleasure.

What Are You Reading in September, Parents?

Parents, you are invited to tell us what you are reading.  Are you reading newspapers, magazines, books, blogs, or something else?  Please let us know.  Students sign their blog with their initials so parents can sign their post with your child's initial and grade plus your relationship.  Example:  KK in 3Z's Mom (or Dad, or Grandma or Pawpa, etc.)

What Are You Reading in September, 3rd Grade?

This is the starting point for our 2009-2010 blog. Students will be posting comments to share what they are reading. They will be earning stickers to use as bargaining chips to purchase gifts from the library shop.

So, 3rd grade, tell us what you are reading.

For parents: All about blogs

This short video explains what blogs are and how they are used.

We will be using blogs to write annotations - quick ways to invite others to read.

This video was created by Lee LeFever of Common Craft, a great place for 3 minute technology videos. Many of the Common Craft videos can also be found on YouTube.



The parent letter for blogging, including the scoring rubric, can be found here (http://sites.google.com/a/tri-valley3.org/imc/3rd-grade-blogs)

Practice time - September 1 and 8

Today is a practice run. All students are visiting the blogspot and all are going to post a sentence. Starting September 2nd we will be posting our annotations of books we have read. Watch what we read and maybe you will find a book you want to tell us about, too.