Special Holiday!  Ask your parents for permission to snap this QR code with their smartphone.  Which holiday will we be celebrating on September 17?

Wolf!

 

You can practice finding the main idea by visiting these sites.

*http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/rosie/skill_pre.html

*http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/GetTheIdea/default.htm

*http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/born_rope/skill_ae.html

*http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/gr1_5/skill_ae.html

Look for these vocabulary words: passion, admire, concentrate, splendid, bothering, and ached.

 

Amazing Grace

In this entertaining story, the main character, Grace, learns she can be anything she wants, including Peter Pan. 

Below is a list of web-sites that will help you practice cause and effect relationships. 

*http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/b/causeandeffect3l.cfm

*http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/montigue/skill_ae.html

Amazing Grace Vocabulary:

Can you find the word, chant the word, use the word in a sentence, and spell the word?

Words to know are: auditions, adventure, exploring, sparkling, fantastic, and success.

First Day Jitters Vocabulary:

Can you see the word, say the word, chant the word, write the word, and find the word?

chuckled, nervous, nonsense, fumbled, and trudged

Learn more about First Day Jitters:

Visit the author, Julie Danneberg.

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/texas/students/grade3/book1/unit1/first-day-jitters/author/julie-danneberg

Learn about the illustrator, Judy Love.

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/texas/students/grade3/book1/unit1/first-day-jitters/illustrator/judy-love

First Day Jitters

In this story, Sarah has the jitters about starting school.  How did you feel about starting school this year?

We are busy working on story elements.  Below is a list of websites that will help you practice your skills at home.

*http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/test_tutor/build19/grade3/skill14/index_pre.htm

*http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/i/settingp2.cfm

*http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/build1/RR_e_3_2_ae.htm