Author: A True Story

Hey Kiddos!
Have you ever wrote a story? Have you ever thought it would be cool to write poetry? Some famous authors began writing when they were in third grade. Perhaps you will become one of them.
Click these links to practice the skills for this story.

PHONICS
Activity

VOCABULARY
Activity

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Tired of clicking buttons on the computer?
Read about a type of poem called Haiku. Then, try writing your own Haiku!

Introduction:
A syllable is a part of a word pronounced as a unit. It is usually made up of a vowel alone or a vowel with one or more consonants. The word "Haiku" has two syllables: Hai-ku; the word "introduction" has four syllables: in-tro-duc-tion.

"Haiku" is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme.
Here's a Haiku to help you remember:

I am first with five
Then seven in the middle
--Five again to end.

Because Haikus are such short poems, they are usually written about things that are recognizable to the reader. Animals and seasons are examples of recognizable topics children might enjoy exploring.

Other haikus are:



Green and speckled legs,
Hop on logs and lily pads
Splash in cool water.



In a pouch I grow,
On a southern continent
--Strange creatures I know.

The Planets of Our Solar System

Hello kids!

Have you read the text selection about the planets in our solar system?

Quiz yourself:

1) What are the two most important parts of the solar system?

2) What are the 8 planets in our solar system?

3) What else is in the solar system besides the sun and planets?

Challenge: What is the Latin word that means SUN?

Enjoy your center!

Sincerely,

Ms. Johnson

PHONICS

Phonics Round 1

Phonics Round 2

VOCABULARY

Vocabulary

WOLF!

Dear students,
Wolf! was such an entertaining story. My favorite part was when the wolf went to school. I wonder what it would be like if a wolf came to our classroom one day. Let's practice our skills from the Wolf! story. Click on the links below for your center.
Have a wonderful day,
Your teacher

PHONICS

VOCABULARY

ORAL LANGUAGE 1

ORAL LANGUAGE 2

THEME SLIDESHOW

The Strongest One

Hello third graders!
You have been doing such a wonderful job in centers! We are so proud of you!
Below are the center activities for THE STRONGEST ONE.
Have a great day and learn something new.
:-)

ORAL LANGUAGE ACTIVITY

PHONICS ACTIVITY

VOCABULARY ACTIVITY

Whose Habitat Is It?

COMPUTER CENTERS FOR
WHOSE HABITAT IS IT?
September 8 - 11

PHONICS CENTER PART 1

PHONICS CENTER PART 2

VOCABULARY CENTER

Have a great computer time!
Sincerely,
Your Teachers

FIRST DAY JITTERS

Greetings 3rd graders,

Welcome to the first week of centers.  Here you will find links for your center activities.  Click your center to get started.

VOCABULARY CENTER

PHONICS CENTER

Enjoy your center-time.  Remember to complete your centers neatly.  Have a wonderful morning.

Sincerely,

Your third grade teachers

WELCOME

Dear THIRD GRADERS,

Welcome to our reading website!  Here you can access the links for each computer center.

This year will be great.

Sincerely,

Your Third Grade Teachers

(Mrs. Creppel, Ms. Bristow, Ms. Lemoine, and Ms. Johnson)