A Peek into Reading in Third Grade
Third graders may begin to read more fluently, and word solving becomes smooth and automatic.
Students read a wide range of texts, including chapter books, shorter fiction and informational text, mysteries, series books, and biographies.
Readers must understand multiple characters, figurative language, and more complex plots.
Often students and parents are eager to switch to chapter books and leave picture books behind. Did you know that the reading level and vocabulary content of many picture books are often grade levels beyond elementary school? To read more about the benefits of picture books in all grade levels, click here: http://www.slj.com/2015/09/books-media/teachers-find-many-reasons-to-use-picture-books-with-middle-and-high-school-students/
Third graders may begin to read more fluently, and word solving becomes smooth and automatic.
Students read a wide range of texts, including chapter books, shorter fiction and informational text, mysteries, series books, and biographies.
Readers must understand multiple characters, figurative language, and more complex plots.
Often students and parents are eager to switch to chapter books and leave picture books behind. Did you know that the reading level and vocabulary content of many picture books are often grade levels beyond elementary school? To read more about the benefits of picture books in all grade levels, click here: http://www.slj.com/2015/09/books-media/teachers-find-many-reasons-to-use-picture-books-with-middle-and-high-school-students/