Researching with Grade Three Reading Buddies

It's typical that you'll find KGG and Grade 3R intermingling on a Wednesday morning, sharing favorite stories for our 'buddy reading' session. But we have been able to use this special cross grade relationship for so much more.

We met in the library for 3R to help us to do research on animals that we selected. The grade 3 students helped us determine where to find non-fiction books and find books that we need using the online card catalogue. This also was a great time for KGG students to show what they know as well, as many students pointed out that most non-fiction books have a table of contents.


Each student in KGG has chosen an animal on which to write a non-fiction book. Their book will help them show that they know how to care for and respect animals. As a form of peer assessment, Grade 3R will use a continuum to assess their book.