Third Grade Reading Homework

January through May

GENRE READING

PROCEDURE

1. Choose a new genre to read each month. The genres are listed below.

2. Record the page number where you left off each night on the Reading Calendar. You need to read at least 20 minutes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday nights.

3. When you finish your book, write a letter to Hallway Audience about the book you chose. The format for the Reading Response Letter is described below.

4. Turn in your letter. If you turn in your letter before the end of the month, start reading and recording page numbers for another book from any genre. You do not need to write a Reading Response Letter for a second book.

READING RESPONSE LETTER

All letters will be posted on our third grade bulletin board, so it must be your best writing. The letter can be typed or handwritten.

ü Write the date at the top of the page.

ü Use a greeting: Dear Hallway Visitors, Dear Hallway Readers, etc.

ü Letter should be at least three paragraphs long.

Paragraph #1: Choose a lead from the list on the back and then write the paragraph.

Paragraph #2: Choose a different lead from the list on the back and then write the paragraph.

Paragraph #3: I'd give this book a rating of ____ (1-10 points) because…..

ü Include the book title and author in one of the paragraphs.

ü Capitalize and underline the title of your book, i.e., Poppy and Rye.

ü Use a closing: Your friend, Sincerely, etc.

GENRES

historical fiction

classic

graphic novel

mystery

realistic fiction/humor

fantasy

folk tale/myth/legend

poetry

play

nonfiction
biography

short story collection

Borrowed & adapted from Jill Cotta, Center for Teaching and Learning, 2008

LEADS FOR READING RESPONSE LETTERS

· I love the way the author…

· I like the part when ___ because…

· I was surprised when…

· My favorite character was ___ because…

· I wonder why the author…

· I was sad/happy when…

· I felt sad/happy for ___ because…

· As I read this book, I began to think about…

· I predict that…

· I didn’t understand when…

· I didn’t like…

· If I were the author I would have…

· This book reminds me of…

· I’d compare this book or author to…

Borrowed & adapted from Jill Cotta, Center for Teaching and Learning, 2008