English Language Arts — Grade 3

Postcards of the past

Students will participate in Heritage Day activities that will enhance students' awareness of their heritage. They will take digital pictures of activities to include on a web page, and research and report on information gathered. Students will create a web page to present their information.

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies)

By Karol Leaptrott, Rebecca Watt, and Regina Welsted.

Mumbling together

"Mumbling together" is a strategy students can use to edit their own writing and develop an ear for correct language. Students learn to proofread by reading their first drafts aloud to identify left-out words and other errors.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1–4 English Language Arts)

By DPI Writing Strategies.

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Peer edit with perfection: Teaching effective peer-editing strategies

The teacher models a three-step peer-editing process in this lesson that teaches the techniques of revising expository writng. After introducing the concept of peer editing, the teacher challenges students to brainstorm the pros and cons of the process.... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts)

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