Kevin Henkes - What an Author!

We have been reading many of Kevin Henkes finest picture books in class. Now it is time for you to do some exploring on your own. First, click on the title "Kevin Henkes - What an Author" above. Second, when you are into the website, choose one of his books that you like and see how many words you can find that you know. Third, write them in your reading notebook and then finally you will write them in your post. Don't worry! We will work on this together if you need some help!

Alaskan Iditarod

Do you know anything about the Iditarod? Watch these video clips and then post a comment that includes:
1)one thing that you learned about the Iditarod
2)one question you have

Let's Discover What It's Like "Down Under"

CALLING ALL WORLD TRAVELERS! Let's go check out Australia and see what life is like in that country. (Especially since we will be having ePals from there!) What kinds of animals do they have? What is the climate like? What do they do for fun?

Task: Post a comment that tells two things you learned about Australia AND one way Australia is different from the United States.

Let's Check Out A Mountain Community in Japan!

Now that we have been studyied some communities, let's check out a Mountain Community that is actually an island! Cool huh! What you need to do is click on the title to link to the website, and then check out the "cool" things you can learn about Japan.
Here's the catch: YOU MUST COME BACK TO THE BLOG AND COMMENT ON TWO THINGS THAT YOU LEARNED ABOUT JAPAN OR JAPANESE CULTURE!!! Happy reading!

The Polar/Tundra Region

Check out this really cool site for kids on the Island of Nunavik where Inuit life is the way of life! You will see how traditional Inuit customs meet modern Inuit practices. Work with the person next to you as you take notes. Once your notes are finished, come on back here and post a comment about one adaptation you identified from Polar Region.

Myths, Fables & Folktales from Around the World

Time for us to read some folktales from some of these different countries. Click on the link below to go to a site where you can choose two folktales to read. Once you have read the folktale you need to come back to the blog and post a comment.

Your comment needs to have the following information:
1) The folktale you read
2) What happened in the beginning
3) What lesson was learned
4) What happened at the end

Make sure you have all the information so I can post it!
Enjoy the stories!

If I Could Be Any Animal

If I could be any animal in the world, I would want to be...

Directions: Post a comment and tell us what animal you would want to be and why you would choose that animal. Be sure to give details for your comment.

What do you notice about these regions?

Choose a picture and describe what you see in the environment. Tell how you think that environment might effect the people and the culture there.

Welcome

Look! Our very own class blog! Here we will explore many exciting topics for third grade. Remember, before I approve a post, you have to check for spelling and punctuation. Happy Blogging!