Illustrating Figurative Language

The beauty of using figurative language is the visuals they create in the reader's mind as they encounter new ways of viewing situations.  Today we had the opportunity to read poems by Valerie Worth and look at her use of metaphors and similes.  

After reading each poem we created our mental images using the A Web Whiteboard website. You can check out our creations on our class website.

Book Recommendations Using Voki

If you are in need of a suggestion for a great book to read, we can help.  We have created some book suggestions using Voki. Click below to learn more.

Thank You To the Airmont Rotary Club

Mr. Behr from the Airmont Rotary Club came by on Friday, January 10 to deliver an important message and an important educational tool.   The students learned about community service (Service before self) and the Rotary Clubs mission to give back, especially when it comes to literacy.

All third graders received their very own dictionary, a special gift that will serve everyone for years to come.  

The class loves words and especially finding out their meanings.

After reading Donovan's Word Jar and The Boy Who Loved Words,  we became collectors of words too.

Now we can practice our dictionary skills and understanding of alphabetically order.