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Mar 19, 2024 · For each of the read alouds for 3rd grade, I’ve listed ideas for theme, author’s craft, and literacy skills. HIGHER READING LEVEL. Generally, you’ll want to choose 3rd grade read aloud books at a higher reading level than your students can independently read.
- Crown by Derrick Barnes
- Outside in by Deborah Underwood
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
- Your Place in The Universe by Jason Chin
- I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes
- The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver by Gene Barretta
- Dazzle Ships by Chris Barton
- Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker
- Akiak by Robert Blake
- Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom by Carole Boston
The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they l...
Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors. Get the lesson plan and activities for Outside In HERE You can get a free lesson and...
Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all . . .When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people’s water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. This book is an excellent story for many occasions from Earth Day to Indigenous Peoples Day/ Columbus Day. Get the lesson pl...
Explore the known Universe and consider its mind-boggling scale in this crisply illustrated, well-researched picture book from Caldecott honoree Jason Chin. Most eight-year-olds are about five times as tall as this book . . . but only half as tall as an ostrich, which is half as tall as a giraffe . . . twenty times smaller than a California Redwood...
The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll see them through–as he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he’s afraid, because he’s so often misunderstood and called what he is not....
When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own. Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots through harsh winters, so plants could be reborn in the spring. He trimmed flowers, spread soil, studied life cycles. And it was in this very place that G...
Looking for a really engaging book to read for Memorial Day? This is a really interesting one to add to your collection! During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, B...
You’ve likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by c...
When she hurts her paw on the fourth day of the race, Akiak can no longer compete in the Iditarod—the famed dogsledding race through 1,151 miles of Alaskan terrain. Her musher has no choice but to leave her behind. The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. But ten-year-old lead dog Akiak doesn’t know the rules, ...
What have I to fear? My master broke every promise to me. I lost my beloved wife and our dear children. All, sold South. Neither my time nor my body is mine. The breath of life is all I have to lose. And bondage is suffocating me. Henry Brown wrote that long before he came to be known as Box, he “entered the world a slave.” He was put to work as a ...
Jan 19, 2024 · Read Alouds are a wonderful way to model reading for third graders by observing fluency, expression and tone. Third graders are becoming fluent readers and finding their way to what types of books they like to read.
- I’m From by Gary Gray Jr. This mesmerizing memoir poem of one boy’s school day shows readers that everyone is from a rich, detailed “somewhere.” From the bus driver’s threats to “SIT DOWN” to school “books that don’t click with me,” to buttermilk biscuits and baked beans for dinner, the text overflows with small but meaningful details.
- I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James. This inspirational book exudes Black joy as it celebrates black boys’ resilience, creativity, perseverance, and kindness.
- Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina. ADVERTISEMENT. It’s moving day for Daniela’s best friend and neighbor, Evelyn Del Rey. Daniela narrates their final moments together in heart-wrenching detail as she lists all the reasons she’ll miss her friend.
- The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson. We just can’t stop reading this one again and again. Encourage students to find their voices and connect with one another.
Feb 26, 2024 · What are the best read aloud books for 3rd graders? Of course, any book from this list that you read to a child is positive! Here is a list of my favorite read aloud book titles for 3rd grade.
Apr 6, 2022 · The best 3rd grade read-alouds are the ones that aren't too childish or too dramatic for this age. The following list of popular books for 3rd graders contains humor, drama, human relationships, and moral lessons that are appropriate for their age.
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May 3, 2023 · Discover 20 amazing read-aloud books perfect for 3rd graders! From classic tales to modern favorites, these books are sure to captivate young imaginations.
