Reading in 3rd:
Third grade is pivotal in your child’s academic success. This is when he/she makes the dramatic shift from learning to read and begins to read to learn. Throughout the year your child will need to examine text closely to develop the reading skills necessary for end of year proficiency. To do so, each child should read a minimum of 20 minutes per day AT HOME. If he/she struggles to read, it is okay for you, or a sibling, to help him/her. As the year progresses, he/she should begin increasing the time spent reading independently to increase overall reading stamina. You will gain access to a variety of resources to help with reading at home. After the first few weeks of school, your child will also be able to visit the library to check out more books on their level. Please encourage your child to read and respond to different genres of texts throughout our 40 Book Challenge.
*As well as being fun, the 40 Book Challenge aims to boost children’s literacy skills by encouraging students to read widely for pleasure and learning, develop their imagination, and cultivate a passion for literature.
*Research shows that young people who read for pleasure excel in a range of learning activities. Reading widely will bring untold benefits throughout their lives.
Read to Acheive (RTA):
Read to Achieve is a North Carolina state mandated program to ensure that students are proficient in reading by the end of grade 3. There are 12 reading standards that they are expected to pass to demonstrate proficiency. Your child will complete reading passages (up to 3 each week) with 5 multiple choice question for each.
There is a practice packet of RTA passages available to students and parents. This resource is a great tool to ensure your child's success with their reading passages. The website can be found on our Symbaloo page and is also located here. I will communicate which passage to practice once we begin working on the portfolio.
Third grade is pivotal in your child’s academic success. This is when he/she makes the dramatic shift from learning to read and begins to read to learn. Throughout the year your child will need to examine text closely to develop the reading skills necessary for end of year proficiency. To do so, each child should read a minimum of 20 minutes per day AT HOME. If he/she struggles to read, it is okay for you, or a sibling, to help him/her. As the year progresses, he/she should begin increasing the time spent reading independently to increase overall reading stamina. You will gain access to a variety of resources to help with reading at home. After the first few weeks of school, your child will also be able to visit the library to check out more books on their level. Please encourage your child to read and respond to different genres of texts throughout our 40 Book Challenge.
*As well as being fun, the 40 Book Challenge aims to boost children’s literacy skills by encouraging students to read widely for pleasure and learning, develop their imagination, and cultivate a passion for literature.
*Research shows that young people who read for pleasure excel in a range of learning activities. Reading widely will bring untold benefits throughout their lives.
Read to Acheive (RTA):
Read to Achieve is a North Carolina state mandated program to ensure that students are proficient in reading by the end of grade 3. There are 12 reading standards that they are expected to pass to demonstrate proficiency. Your child will complete reading passages (up to 3 each week) with 5 multiple choice question for each.
There is a practice packet of RTA passages available to students and parents. This resource is a great tool to ensure your child's success with their reading passages. The website can be found on our Symbaloo page and is also located here. I will communicate which passage to practice once we begin working on the portfolio.