Welcome to #3rdchat! Introduce yourself & share a book you think all teachers should suggest to their classes.
We will use the Q1/A1 format. Be sure to include #3rdchat in your tweet so we see it. đ
Hello! I am Lesa Haney. I learn alongside amazing 3rd graders near Austin TX. A book I would like to suggest is Ordinary Mary. How one act of kindness can change the world. #3rdchat
A1 - Janelle, 3rd grade teacher from KS. I LOVE the Eerie Elementary Series which I would recommend for you to book talk and share with your readers. Especially your reluctant ones. They are fun. #3rdchat
#3rdchat I'm Mary Jo Fox, a Literacy Specialist and I love Amina's Voice by Hena Khan. It's a great and timely story that deals with two girls, one from Pakistan and the other from Korea.
The other book for younger readers is one in a series, Clementine Rose by JacquelineHarvey
A1: Classroom library organized by genre. No check out. Works on the honor system. We visit the library weekly, but our classroom library is available every day. #3rdchat
Hey #3rdchat ! I will be in and out- finishing stuff for parent teacher conferences tomorrow! I LOVE the read the Lemonade Crime (and the other books in the series) with my students. It will be our next book when we come back to school next week! â¤
Kathryn from the Los Angeles area. I'd recommend Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen. It's a new find for me and I loved it! An empowering story for girls with a Japanese American main character #3rdchat
A2 Iâve stopped leveling my classroom library this year and am reorganizing by topic/genre. Sts bookshop in our classroom library one to two times a week- I teach 3 ELA classes #3rdchat
A1: Honestly, my classroom library has zero organization except that I have an awesome display shelf that I bought from a scrapbook store that was going out of business. Itâs a goal of mine to organize my library this summer. #3rdchat
#3rdchat A2 Ownership, class libraries become important to kids when they are a part of the decision making on how it's organized. They need to feel like readers and have a stake in it.
A2: I feel like I'm weak in the area of organizing the books. Right now it's by genre but is doesn't stay that way very well. I highlight books each month too also on our book shelf #3rdchat
A1: Part 2 - I do have a check out system. Library pockets on the wall with Ss numbers. They put the book card in their pocket while they are reading it. #3rdchat
A2 My classroom library is organized by genre but my kids always seem to reorganize it into a system I canât quite figure out! Honor system for class books and it is always available. We visit the school library weekly. #3rdchat
A1: I love a good classroom library! I love to find new books to put in mine. I have mine organized by genre or theme and each book has a matching sticker inside the cover that matches the basket it belongs in. #3rdchat
I don't simply because when I have done so in the past, I have had to pay for books that were not returned by my kiddos. I use the books from the library primarily as read alouds. #3rdchat
A3 I make it cool to like books. We talk about books all the time and kids want to have something to share. All books are cool to read - picture, chapter, graphic novel- we celebrate them all. #3rdchat
A2: I try to organize it by subject/genre. Of course things get misplaced and in wrong baskets but helpful kiddos help put things back where they belong #3rdchat
A2: Talk about books we are reading every Monday in small groups and every Wed whole class. Try to learn about interests and help them connect with books. #3rdchat
A3: I like to either read a book with a S (one copy for each read at night) or pick one out that I know they will like and ask them what they thought about certain parts of the book. Their motivation comes from wanting to continue discussions with me about the book. #3rdchat
#3rdchat Worh 3 ELA classes I have my sts to return all books to 1 basket before book shopping so that I or a st can put them back into the right baskets.
A3 - I try to read one one one with students throughout the week. I also read with them in groups. Trying g to figure out a way to ensure they are reading when on their own. #3rdchat
A3: Our school does FIRE time every day for 15 minutes. During that time I conference with students about their reading to see what they like or donât like about their books. Highlight favorite books and add new books to the library. #3rdchat
A1: Cameron Scholz: 3rd Grade Kansas. A wonderful book to read aloud is Where The Mountain Meets The Moon. The kids love it because of all the short stories that build towards the plot of the main story. #3rdchat
Non-fiction and poetry and good places for kids who are reluctant because they can pick something they have an interest in don't have to read the book cover to cover and instead can read a smaller chunk and feel accomplished. Each "chunk" can be a celebration.
A3 Before going to the library, I visit with those kiddos to discuss genres they may want to read and then during checkout time I stop by to encourage and assist in finding books #3rdchat
A4 I work to find books that are accessible to them. Series work well for reluctant readers because they can have several successful experiences in a row. #3rdchat
A4: Have a lot of books available for a lot of different levels of reading. Don't stigmatize kids who are looking at ("reading") picture books. #3rdchat
Q4: The way I've found most effective is to encourage them with books from your past, ones that you TRULY love. Share that excitement with them as they journey through the text. Have ongoing quick discussions to let them know YOU want them to finish. #3rdchat
A4: I focus on what the student is doing well as a reader. I also coach the reluctant reader in choosing good fit books. Assist Ss in finding books of interest #3rdchat
This is why I've been choosing faves of mine for read aloud. Then when we visit the library kiddos want to check it out so they can follow along with me as I read! #3rdchat
A5 This answer hurts my heart- only about 15 minutes. I feel so pressed for time to get to all the content-areas. I donât think it is enough. #3rdchat
A5- We usually have a skill we are working on. I give a mini-lesson, then I have them read and use that skill. The last 10 minutes or so we then have a whole group discussion and share what they found. #3rdchat
A5: Independent reading is 25 minutes with sharing each day at the end. They also make a #booksnap and post it to @Seesaw when they finish a book. #3rdchat
A2: Ss sorted/organized books in class library by genre this year. They can pull any titles and as many as they need on honor sys. Also have a few leveled boxes provided by district. As can flex pass to library 1-2 times per week also #3rdchat
A3: We have FIRE time every day. Itâs focused independent reading time. I try 2 make sure Iâve got a variety so my Ss can always choose something @ their level that they are interested in. I award FIRE tickets during this time 2 that can be drawn on Fridays for a prize. #3rdchat
A5: I sadly cut out silent reading time a few months ago when they were mostly just talking instead of reading. I may try again after spring break. So now independent reading time is just when they finish something else early. :( #3rdchat
Q5: kids probably read independently guaranteed 45 min - an hour each day. Between Daily 3 time, finishing work a few minutes early, and morning work time they have a lot of opportunities. Wrapping up our D3 time I use the last 5 min to check in with indv ss on progress. #3rdchat
A5 I use the program #makingmeaning fm @CollabClassroom Weâre working our way up to 25 min reading stamina this year where they only read during that IDR time (Individualized Daily Reading) #3rdchat We talk about reading strategies & books wt partners be4 & after reading
A4: Working with them to find something they have an interest in. My kids are always DYING to read to me! Even my ones who struggle & I find that listening to them read every day makes them more confident every time! #3rdchat
A5: Between 25-55 minutes depending if they are pulled for a small group, visit library, etc. They can discuss w partner, respond in notebooks or via Slides and/or @flipgrid during this block of time #3rdchat
A5: Ss read independently for at least 20 min/day. I also have students that ask to read during their writing and/or word work stations. If they are super into a book, I typically let them read during all rotations! #3rdchat
A6 When I finish a book I want to talk about it and I want kids to have that same opportunity. Technology works to capture that conversation without making it a task and taking up "reading" time. #3rdchat
A5: 15 minutes scheduled daily which leads into our reading tier time. We have a snack while we read and listen to soft music. I have flexible seating so students sit wherever they are comfortable. #3rdchat
A5: We have 15 minutes set in our schedule for this every day. They love this time. This is when we have snack and get comfy! I also have kids read to me during this time. #3rdchat
I do too! Kids love to make videos sharing their good books. Then I place a QR code connected to that video in the front of the book for kids to see for years to come. #3rdchat
A5: my Ss Love making tracks while reading and also use double entry journals. However, both are Student choice. I love doing a quick kagan structure a few times a week for Ss to share what they read. They also bring ind rdg books to reading group to share #3rdchat
Q4 #3rdchat just sitting down one on one and discussing the book and giving sincere praise on thoughts, ideas, and insights to let the kiddo know they have great things to share.
Q6: I've been looking for something good for this. Something deeper than a book report. I like the idea of students creating video book trailers, saving them to QR codes, and taping them to the back of books. Haven't done it but in theory would be awesome! #3rdchat
A6: I havenât done much in the past other than have them share with me their favorite parts. However, I have been thinking about using @Flipgrid or our @Seesaw journals to report in the books they read. #3rdchat
A6: Usually this is open ended. My Ss have used flipgrid as a back channel of sorts to recommend books they've finished and others in class can dialogue w them about it. Earlier in year some would #booksnap a completed book too. #3rdchat
A6 Book reviews on Flipgrid are fun. I like to have my sâs record themselves reading a book. Create a QR cope and tape to inside of book. Younger students can listen to the book. But sometimes it is just fun to red and have no required assignment. #3rdchat
I love it when the kids are able to share with the class. So much power In recommending books to their peers. The kids who struggle with public speaking really start to shine here. #3rdchat
On Wednesdays we have a book speed share. Kids bring fav. book the read this past week to carpet. Two sign up to give a 2 minute book commercial. Then we do Stand Up/Hand Up/Pair up and share books with partners. #3rdchat
Read when your students read - it motivates them to see you excited for the chance to enjoy a book. When I do this I find I stretch the time some days because I donât want to put my book down. #3rdchat
In reply to
@lesahaney, @katnish16, @hartel30, @JanelleStigall
We have âBook Clubsâ that form when more than one child has read the same book. Once there are several, I will have lunch with them. Often there will be 2 or 3 groups discussing different books eating in the room. #3rdchat
A8: We journal in my room. Ss write to me and I write an entry back to them. Many have used this as a way to tell me about what they are reading, etc. I need some more ideas though! Our day is just so busy. #3rdchat
I did the journal thing when I taught 5th grade. I had 75 kids though, and it was so overwhelming to keep up that I have never done it again. I would love ideas too. #3rdchat
A9: My kiddos are OBSESSED with all of the âI Survivedâ books! They want me to read them all aloud to them! Any books similar to this are a huge hit with my group! #3rdchat
A7 A little bit of everything-from my read aloud choices to book passes to QR codes on the walls in classroom and in the halls with book talks from classmates and kids from previous years. #3rdchat
A7 I try to integrate reading into everything that we do. Ss are reading during Genius Hour, science, social studies. Always looking for books/articles that go along with what we are studying. #3rdchat
A7: Ss bring ind rdg book to their rdg group. Itâs a time for me to ask ?s about what theyâre rdg and for Ss to share book talks with their group. Holds kids accountable for rdg during ind rdg time. It helps me to spot kids that are âstuckâ on the same bk for too long #3rdchat
If they have access to Google Slides their journals could be shared with you and the class for all to see/comment (if that was desired) and easier than lugging 75 notebooks home... #3rdchat
I do too! I really encourage kids to connect the books they have read to what we are doing or reading. Sometimes they donât think of the connections I do so I have to nudge them a bit. #3rdchat
We do reading check-ins during small groups every Monday. It helps me spot kids that abandon books, never seeming to complete one. I need to try doing it more often. #3rdchat
A7 I have lots of reading challenges - chapter book a week challenge, 40 books in a year challenge, we track words read- trying to become a millionaire, picture book month challenge, etc #3rdchat
My class is sponsoring a campus wide Battle of the Books (think March Madness) We read books aloud, creating videos. We email out a read aloud each day. Kids vote to find our campus fav picture book. #3rdchat
Yes mine love @laurenTarshis I Survived ...too. I wished I couldâve caught their excitement on video when I told them that I bought them the complete set for our classroom library #3rdchat Excited for them to be a part of our Book Tasting event on Friday
Q8 We do bookclubs. Ss plan their club together and decide how many pages they should read a week. They lead their own book clubs. They have questions they can use if they want. #3rdchat
A9 On The Road, The One and Only Ivan, Stone Fox, Who Was series, The Great Pet Escape, The Terrible Two, I Survived, choose your own adventure stories #3rdchat
That sounds interesting. I will need to Google it. Texas has a Bluebonnet Book program where kids pick the best book of the year by a Texas author. I incorporate them into my #classroombookaday read alouds. #3rdchat
