The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 3: 100+ Activities for After-School and Summer Reading Fun

"There is a big jump in reading comprehension skills from second grade, where many students are learning to read, to third grade, where students are reading to learn. The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 3 addresses a variety of comprehension skills that are necessary for third graders to be successful . Braun has compiled a collection of highly engaging passages that cover multiple reading genres and are seamlessly aligned to the Common Core State Standards. As a 3rd grade teacher, who has taught 4th and 5th grade, I see the tremendous value of using The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 3 in class to reinforce the skills necessary to be a well-rounded reader." —Gordon Johnson, 3rd grade teacher, Thornton, CO "It can be overwhelming as a teacher to find quality materials that meet all the standards for reading. The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 3 provides an all-in-one source for practice that addresses every Common Core State Standard . I would recommend it to teachers and parents who want to provide extra reading practice for 3rd-graders. I especially love the diversity in both the passage topics and the illustrations." —Molly Cooper, former 3rd-grade teacher, Salt Lake City, UT "Kids will love working through the texts and activities in The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 3 ! Many kids benefit from approaching a reading strategy in a variety of ways and this resource provides that kind of practice . This will be a big help to parents and teachers!" —Karla Fontana, MEd, Columbus, Ohio " This is a great resource for teachers or parents who are looking for short, kid-centered passages that focus in on standards-based skills . There is a written component with each passage that is engaging and will help students visualize the skill they are working on. This resource would be great for a guided reading group, because the skill being practiced is concise and the student response component would help a teacher do a quick check for understanding. It could also benefit parents looking for a way to help their students at home in a way that is not overwhelming." —Pamela Markgraf, 3rd-grade teacher, Thornton, CO HANNAH BRAUN writes curriculum for teachers and parents of elementary-aged children. She spent eight years as a classroom teacher and has two children of her own. Hannah loves to bring about “A-ha!” moments for kids by breaking down tricky concepts into digestible parts. Her previous books include the Learn to Read Activity Book and Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia .