Summer is a great time for reading a good book! It’s important that rising third
graders spend some time reading every day this summer in order to build their
skills and stamina. To become a better reader, it’s important to read books that
are just right for you. If you were a TASIS student last year, then you (or your
parents) should remember what reading level you were at the end of second.
When you’re choosing your books, this is where you can start!
TASIS uses the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) to determine student
reading levels. If you’re not sure of what level you are, then it would be a good
idea to choose a book that an average beginning of the year third grader would
read, which are DRA levels 28-34. There are many places that you can look to
find lists of books that are on your level. You can google “DRA leveled book lists”
or head to your local library for some suggestions. Finally, it’s also a great idea to
visit some common websites to choose good books, such as Amazon or Scholastic.
Both of these sites will often list the DRA level of the books being sold, so you’ll
have an idea if you’re choosing a “just right” book.
In addition to choosing some of your own literature, we have also chosen a book
that all rising third graders will read: How Not to Start 3rd Grade by Cathy
Hapka. Attached, there are some activities that go along with this book that we
would like you to complete.
We will be using this book and share your work during our literacy lessons in the
first week of school, so please come prepared!
3rd Grade:
Summer Reading!
We hope you enjoy your summer and that it is filled with many adventures, both
in and out of the books you read! We look forward to welcoming you to 3rd grade.
Sincerely,
Your Third Grade Teachers
