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Literature circles are small groups of students who meet to discuss the same book. The discussion guides students to a deeper understanding of the text. With the right modifications, we can implement literature circles in all grade levels.
Literature Circle Books For Third Grade
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Thank you so much for this Book Club Freebie. I have already started book clubs in second grade with my students reading above grade level. I gave them a choice of several chapter books and they agreed on one.
Here are lists of books that teachers have used in literature circles in grades 1 - 8. Click on a grade level below to see the entire list for that grade. For books within a theme, click on the theme within a grade level.
1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Middle School Friendship Relationships with Elders Retold Fairy Tales Caring for the Environment Challenges Humor Author Study:
James Marshall Author Study:
E. B. White Taking Action to Care for Others Biographies Facing Hard Times with Courage
(Revolutionary War) Growth and Change Homeless Children Internment of Japanese Americans during WWII Author Study:
Walter Dean Myers Return to Good Books for Literature Circles
1st Grade Vicki Yousoofian
St. Joseph's School
Seattle, Washington
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Hello! I teach a very struggling third grade group (many on first grade level, high students are on level). Once you moved away from anthology stories, did you change groups so that they were levelled as opposed to mixed? Also on Wednesdays, what kind of whole group activity went on as a literature circle activity?
Hello! Thanks so much for your question! I definitely try to keep literature circles mixed, especially when starting them out. Even after moving away from the anthology stories, I like to have mixed groups for the first few chapter books, too.
However, because you have such a handful of third graders that are struggling, I think leveling them might be more appropriate. I think it really depends on the group of kids that you have each year, whether or not leveling them is necessary. When students struggle so much with a text, it makes it almost impossible for them to do their lit. circle "job." That is why leveling them and giving them a text that is more appropriate will help them be successful in lit. circles.
Students rotate jobs, so (eventually) each student gets an opportunity to assume every role. A rotation schedule will vary depending on how often your students meet and how long the book is (more on scheduling coming up). If students are participating in a literature circle for the very first time, I recommend waiting for two meetings before rotating jobs. This allows students two opportunities to learn a particular role. Even if students are not able to rotate through all the roles during one book, I still recommend they complete a role twice before moving on. When they start a new book, they can then move on to a role they have yet to try. Once students are familiar with literature circles, you can rotate jobs after each meeting.
When conducting literature circles with heterogeneous groups, all groups should be reading the same text (e.g., a grade-level book used for a novel study). This will make it easier for teachers to provide support to students reading below grade level.
Scheduling literature circles is very flexible. There is not one set schedule that will work for all teachers, students, and books. How often students meet and how long a literature circle lasts all depends on the length and level of the book. Teachers may also alter the schedule to fit around their instructional minutes and other time commitments. It is ideal for students to meet at least twice a week, but if your schedule only permits once a week, that is fine.
Remember, you can change your schedule and text sections at any time! If students cannot complete their reading assignments, then break the book down into smaller parts and extend the duration of the literature circles a week or two.
If there's one thing that will draw an 8 year old into reading, it's a funny book. And so with that in mind I made this list of 3rd grade books! Some of the book will cause kids to giggle, some will make them guffaw, but all of titles on this book list for 3rd grade will make them smile from ear to ear.
So whether you are stocking up at the bookstore for after school reading time or heading to the library to fill up your book bag, these funny books for third graders will surely hit the spot. (Note: book covers and titles are affiliate links.)
Babymouse (series) by Jennifer L. Holm, illustrated by Matthew Holm. This graphic novel series about an intrepid mouse will keep your 3rd graders reading and reading (there are at least 20 books in the series). I like graphic novels as a way to lure reluctant readers so give this popular series a spin.
Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon, Leroy Ninker Saddles Up (Tales from Deckawoo Drive series) by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. These two books begin a Mercy Watson spin-off series by Kate DiCamillo, there's now a third book about Baby Lincoln. The trademark humor from the Mercy easy reader series permeates these longer chapter books. Leroy and Francine, both supporting characters in Mercy Watson, get their own stories. Leroy gets his dreamed of horse and Francine, the award winning animal control specialist ,comes face to face with the first animal who might actually elude her. Laugh out loud funny and very entertaining as read alouds, too!
Once your little one grows up and is ready to attend third grade, they should be able to read and understand stories. The best chapter books for 3rd graders can help instill a love of reading in children. To learn how to read and write without much effort, they must have the right books, and chapter books are great for training children to read longer books gradually.
Chapter books break down the story into small portions that a third grader can read easily. The unique features of these books include short sentences, simple words, and the intermingling of illustrations with the text.
This popular book narrates the story of Charlie Bucket and four other children winning tickets for a tour of the nearly magical chocolate factory of Willy Wonka. The tale takes us through the adventures within the factory as seen by Charlie Bucket. Fascinating and appealing, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is among the top classic children books that will be loved by a third grader.
It is a tale of a sweet woman called Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, who lives in an upside down house with her pets. Her house is an exciting place since it always smells of cookies and has a backyard where some treasures are buried. The main character of the book has a charming and appealing personality, which makes it an excellent read for third graders.
Set in the world of mice, the story is about a mouse called Geronimo Stilton and his daily adventures. The narrative is in the first person and takes the reader through the many journeys of the mouse, including one where he finds a map to a treasure on a secret island. The book is light-hearted and funny, making it an ideal read for a third grader.
The main character of the story is Dyamonde Daniel, who is a third-grader. She moves to a new town, but her fantastic persona and intelligence make her instantaneously popular in the neighborhood. All is well until a new ill-tempered kid joins her class and Dyamonde is determined to become friends with him. An adorable and straightforward chapter book for a third grader, this book talks about friendships and the challenges kids deal with at school.
Cam Jansen loves mysteries, and she always solves problems that no one else can solve. In this book, she uses her detective skills to find a missing baseball autographed by Babe Ruth, a famous baseball player. The story is an exciting whodunit that will be loved by a third grader, especially if they enjoy reading mystery books.
A retired search-and-rescue dog called Tully accepts the request from a family of chickens to search for their lost siblings. The chickens promise the dog a cheeseburger, so the dog sets out in search of clues but is unable to find any until he uncovers a larger mystery. The third grader will love the illustrations in the book and appreciate the simple language.
Anna Hibiscus is the titular character of the story who lives in a nondescript country of Western Africa. The story narrates the adventures of Anna, her family, her experiences in Africa, and how she longs to see snow. Anna Hibiscus is a simple and sweet story that will go well with third graders.
This book is the original first adventure of the monkey named George. George is captured from the jungle and brought to the city, where everything is fascinating. The constant curiosity of George leads to some amazing and hilarious situations throughout the story. This is a classic chapter book for third graders with adequate drawings to keep them entertained.
Third graders can read independently, and the type of books they read helps them imagine and understand independently. They should read books with short stories, age-appropriate nonfiction, comics, and picture books with moral values that are easy to understand but not boring.
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