Here is a suggested plan for a 3rd grade book club focused on Tennessee state ELA standards, specifically targeting skills related to reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing:

Book Selection: Choose a book that aligns with the interests and reading levels of 3rd-grade girls. Some popular options for this age group include “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett, “Matilda” by Roald Dahl, or “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White.

Week 1: Introduction to the Book - Introduce the book to the students, providing a brief summary and discussing the author. - Engage the students in a pre-reading activity, such as a KWL chart (What I Know, What I Want to Know, What I Learned). - Read the first chapter together as a group, modeling reading strategies like making predictions and asking questions. - Assign the students to read a specific number of chapters at home for the next session.

Week 2: Reading Comprehension - Begin the session with a brief discussion of the assigned chapters, encouraging students to share their thoughts, questions, and favorite parts. - Introduce a reading comprehension strategy, such as making connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-world). - Provide a graphic organizer for students to record their connections while reading independently or in small groups. - Engage in a group discussion about the connections made and how they enhance understanding. - Assign the students to read the next set of chapters at home.

Week 3: Vocabulary Building - Start the session by reviewing the assigned chapters and discussing any challenging vocabulary words encountered. - Introduce a vocabulary activity, such as a word wall or vocabulary cards, where students can write down and define new words they encounter while reading. - Engage in a vocabulary game, such as a matching activity or charades, using the new words. - Assign the students to find and define additional vocabulary words from the next set of chapters.

Week 4: Writing and Language Skills - Begin the session by reviewing the assigned chapters and discussing any vocabulary words defined by the students. - Introduce a writing prompt related to the book, such as “If you were a character in the story, what would you do differently?” - Provide writing materials and allow students time to write their responses. - Conduct a peer review session, where students can exchange their writing and provide constructive feedback. - Wrap up the book club by discussing the overall themes and lessons learned from the book.

Printable Materials: 1. KWL Chart Template: Provide a template where students can fill in the sections for “What I Know,” “What I Want to Know,” and “What I Learned” about the book. This can be a simple handout or a digital template. 2. Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizer: Create a graphic organizer with sections for students to record their connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-world) while reading. This can be a worksheet or a digital document. 3. Vocabulary Cards: Prepare printable vocabulary cards with space for students to write down new words, their definitions, and use them in a sentence. These can be cut out and used as flashcards or displayed on a word wall. 4. Writing Prompt Worksheet: Design a worksheet with the writing prompt and space for students to write their responses. Include a checklist for peer review feedback. This can be a printable handout or a digital document.

Remember to adapt these plans and materials to suit the specific book you choose for the book club.