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Fountas & Pinnell Grade 3
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The Man Who Sat in the Park
by Louise Schofield and Suzie ByrneBradley becomes friendly with Stan, an old homeless man in the park. Bradley volunteers to help at the men’s shelter and finds out more about his new friend. Stan makes Bradley a paper boat to sail in the park pond. One day, Stan doesn’t show up in the park and Bradley discovers he has been taken to hospital. When Stan dies, Bradley’s parents give him a model boat to remind him of his friend.
Survivors in the Frozen North
by Beverley Randell and Julian BruereThis story is based on the factual behaviour of polar bears in the Arctic region. The three chapters describe how two cubs, at three months, six months and two years, survive the freezing conditions of the North Pole.
H For Horrible
by Chris BellJoss wouldn't have believed she and Hannah could become such good friends--not when things had started so badly. Now they seem to have so much in common. Plus they are both fans of the same band! So when Joss wins tickets to the Raging Bandits concert, she invites her new friend to go with her.
When Hannah arrives for the weekend, Joss is surprised. Hannah isn't at all like she seemed in her e-mails. And that's not the only surprise.
Train Music
by Kaye BaillieMartin would do just about anything than speak in front of people. It's his biggest fear. He is so relieved when the school bell rings and he can forget about his class speech until next semester.While travelling on a train to the city for a vacation, Martin makes a new friend. Melina is fundraising for her deaf and blind school, and has organised a singing contest on the train. Martin really likes Melina, and doesn't want to hurt her feelings, but he just can't get up there and sing in front of all those people.
Waterfalls, Glaciers, and Avalanches
by Jan AndersonThis text focuses upon the movement and flow of water, ice and snow, and how this affects the environment and the lifestyles of the people who live there. Text forms include a labelled diagram, a diary excerpt and a newspaper report.
The Nightingale
by Hans Christian AndersenWhen a nightingale flies into the palace gardens, the king is so enchanted by her song that he places her next to his throne. But one day, the king receives a gift - a bird made of gold. Dazzled by its beauty, he begins to ignore the nightingale.