Here are some of my favourite books that can be used for Reader's Workshop, ideally in Grade 3:
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
- About a boy who refuses to lose a bet
- A book sure to capture striving readers
- Lots of opportunities to discuss comprehension strategies
Snot Stew by Bill Wallace
- A tale of two stray kittens’ journey with their moms
- Teaches us how we can learn to adapt to a new environment
- Great for teaching inferring strategies
My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
- A fantasy novel about a boy trying to rescue a baby dragon
- Great adventures and great visuals