There is such a mysterious subject in elementary school as extracurricular reading. It would seem that an extra hour is not allocated for this subject, no grades are given for it, but at the same time, the teacher gives homework and conducts lessons. We propose to talk about what is extracurricular reading. And of course, a nice bonus awaits you - a list of literature for extracurricular reading in grade 3!
Extracurricular reading: goals and objectives
Extracurricular, teachers say, means home reading, outside the textbook. This subject is needed to introduce students to the world of books. In this case, the main condition is that the child should be interested. The main tasks can be considered:
- educational - the student must learn to read consciously;
- educational - extracurricular reading broadens the mind, educates moral qualities;
- developing - in addition to reading skills , this subject develops creative abilities and oral speech.
What kind of bibliography for extracurricular reading in grade 3 will stimulate reading interest and teach schoolchildren regular regular reading?
Fairy friends
The best books for third graders are those where you can make new friends! The following works are suitable for this:
- "The Amazing Journey of Edward Bunny." This story of Kate DiCamillo begins with the fact that the grandmother gives her granddaughter Abilene a toy rabbit with the human name Edward, made of porcelain. He has everything - silk suits, a watch on a chain and the love of a little housewife. But Edward himself does not love anyone. Once a rabbit falls overboard. He is caught by an old fisherman, and from that moment begins a path full of difficulties and trials. Whether the china heart is melting, children will learn from the book.
- Lady Daisy is also a book about friendship. True, it’s not quite ordinary: the main characters in the story written by Dick King Smith are Ned's boy and a talking doll!
- “A fairy tale in broad daylight” written by V. Vitkovich and G. Jagfeld occupies a special place among books for extracurricular reading in the 3rd grade. This story about the boy Mitya, who saves time with his friends, is already more than 50 years old.
- "Tales of the Children's World" by Sergei Sedov are also suitable for extracurricular reading in the third grade. Events unfold in the department of toys. Its main inhabitants are a huge Kitten, the size of which exceeds the size of elephants and hippos, a Giraffe on a bicycle, a small fluffy Puppy, a voracious Shark. All these heroes are united by one dream - to become the best friend of some child!
- “Baby and Carlson” is an amazing story that will teach younger students not only friendship, but also love and tolerance for those who sometimes do not deserve it. Despite the fact that the Kid is just a child, he feels in an adult way that his capricious (and even ill-bred) friend needs understanding, attention and warmth. And therefore forgives him and appreciates.
Family Books
Books about the family are also included in the list of literature for extracurricular reading in the 3rd grade. What should students offer?
- "Stories about Petra," authored by Kristiina Kass.
- "Tales of Martha" by Dina Sabitova.
- The Waffle Heart by Maria Parr.
- “Where the clouds come from,” written by Igor Malyshev.
- "Grandma on the Apple Tree", authored by Mira Lobe.
People and animals
Of course, extracurricular reading programs in grade 3 have a number of differences. Therefore, the list of books presented below is approximate. For extracurricular reading, we recommend:
- "Guys and animals" of children's writer Olga Perovskaya;
- "The Dog Who Didn't Want To Be Just A Dog" environmentalist Farley Mowet;
- "Thomasina" by an American writer named Paul Gallico;
- "The most beautiful horse" of the bard and writer Boris Almazov.
Victory Day
It is extremely important to include works on the victory in the Great Patriotic War in the list of literature for extracurricular reading in grade 3. The following books are suitable:
- "The son of an artilleryman" by Konstantin Simonov.
- "Triangular letter" by Anatoly Mityaev.
- "Son of the regiment" Valentina Kataev.
- "Girl from the city" written by Love Voronkova.
- “How Seryozha went to war” by Yuri Yakovlev.