In reading we use Units of Study in class employing a workshop model where students spent 10-15 minutes in a mini-lesson before moving on to apply what they have learned during a 30-40 min. independent reading time.

 

In third grade, students will spend about half of their time focusing on nonfiction texts.  Since these types of texts are often harder to find at home than fiction, I've put together a short list of online resources below.