One of the first long-term projects third graders complete is a written book review. The children begin selecting interesting books to read during the month of October and have their choices approved by their classroom teachers. When the children have finished reading their stories they complete a written rough draft that includes information about the main characters, setting, plot summary, plot high point and personal opinion of the book. The children also draw favorite scenes from their books. All of this information is shared with their teachers before a final copy is handwritten or word-processed by the students.
This year we added several technology pieces to publish their book reviews. The children scanned their final drawings, typed the titles and authors of their books, and recorded favorite parts of their reviews for others to hear using GarageBand. Working with Carol Siwinski, curricular technology coordinator, the children then created their own web pages using Dreamweaver. These projects reflect much time and effort. Please enjoy these wonderful projects and learn about books you might like to read too.
Carnival at Candlelight Amanda P. |
Urchin and the Riding Stars Brad P. |
Horrible Harry and the Dragon War Chris P. |
The Kid Who Only Hit Homers David N. |
Nothing But Net Evan-Eric |
Junie B. Jones Shipwrecked Hannah |
Joy The Summer Vacation Fairy Jessica S. |
The Chameleon Wave Chartreuse Julia B. |
Jack Sparrow Siren Song Kevin M. |
Spiderwick: The Field Guide Kristin H. |
Spiderwick: The Seeing Stone Kyle P. |
Monday with a Mad Genius Matthew |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Mika O. |
Mikey R. |
Noah H. |
Two Minute Drill Peter B. |
The Curse of the Ravenscourt Pooja P. |
Horrible Harry and the Green Slime Sam K. |
I Got a 'D' in Salami Shannon C. |
Horrible Harry and the Dungeon Spencer W. |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Alexis V. |
The Dog With No Name Ali C. |
Meet Felecity |
The Long Patrol |
The Hidden Staircase Dominique P. |
Bunnicula Evan K. |
Utterly Me Clarice Bean Isabelle J. |
The Seeing Stone James G. |
The Adventures of Robin Hood Jimmy P. |
Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing Joel T. |
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Josh B. |
If the Shoe Fits Lindsay N. |
The Not So Jolly Roger Malcolm G. |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Miles L. |
Dragon Rider Owen R. |
The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe Panos V. |
Tonight on the Titanic P.J. B. |
Knights of the Kitchen Table Sam H. |
Moonsilver Sophie L. |
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Talia C. |
The Witches Abbe G. |
Sarah Plan and Tall Alasdaire F. |
Clementine Alexis C. |
Junie B. Jones and the Monsters Under Her Bed Alex K. |
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Alex S. |
The Mountain Top Mystery Braden C. |
Come Back Buddy Caroline T. |
Harry Cat's Pet Puppy Curtis R. |
A Mouse Called Wolf Elise S. |
Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp Frankie K. |
The Best School Year Ever Grace C. |
Star Wars III Henry K. |
Jess Kylie C. |
The Secrets of Drone: Flight of the Genie Michael P. |
Ragweed Mike P. |
The Million Dollar Putt Shane C. |
Max and Maddy and the Chocolate Money Mystery Shannon H. |
The Hundred Dresses Sydney B. |
Hoot Theo W. |
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Yiannis V. |
This project designed and implemented by the third grade teachers of Germantown Academy: Micki Vieille, Cara Herold, Kathy Wyszomierski. Assistants: Anna von Mehren, Kurt Wetzel, and Kellyn Zeuner. Web page design and technical assistance furnished by Carol Siwinski, Curricular Technology Specialist .
November, 2007