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=3rd Grade Communication Arts - Writing=

**Websites**
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 * [|Story Map] A basic story map provided by readwritethink.org that allows students to plan out a story.
 * BrainPop Video: Types of Sentences This movie reviews the 4 types of sentences. I was able to use it to accompany our focus skill in the reading series.
 * BrainPop Video: The Writing Process Great for previewing and introducing the writing process. Also, has a great note taking page that you can print off to go with it.
 * **Storyjumper -** Create and publish your own storybook. They can be published on the web and/or printed. Create a login as a teacher, then add your class.

Lessons

 * [|About Me - Personification] After teaching a lesson on personification, use this activity to emphasize that this comparison needs to be between to unlike things.
 * [|All About Me Powerpoint] This project is a way for students to share their knowledge of technology with their parents during Open House. Students use PowerPoint to create a project that tells about their lives. Students learn how to use the program as well as how to decorate slides and insert pictures and clip art. [|Example Powerpoint]
 * [|Noun Sort -]Students will sort nouns according to type (plural, singular possessive, and plural possessive) and demonstrate how to use each kind. (Uses Kidspiration) Template: [|Noun Sort.KID] Completed example:[|khershnesNoun Sort.KID]

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