In this module, your child will examine many forms of written language and have the opportunity to play with secret codes and languages. Your child will learn about cartoons and cartooning; ways people communicate using signs, illustrations, and interesting print forms; and read a mystery novel. Steps in conducting research are taught throughout the module, culminating in a short research report. A keyboarding program is begun in this module. In this and each succeeding module, your child will be expected to work on developing keyboarding skills.
REMEMBER to order the shared resources for the Grade 3 Program. They can be found under the separate heading titled, "Grade 3 Shared Resources".
PLEASE NOTE: References are made to web-based resources throughout the DES Primary Program materials. Access to these web resources is not available with the purchase of the DES Primary Program materials. To receive access to these web resources, students need to be registered with a BC Distance Education School.
The following textbooks are referred to in this module, but no longer stocked:
Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes (ISBN-10: 0-689-82209-X or ISBN-13: 978-0-689-82209-4)
Lu & Clancy’s Secret Languages (ISBN-10: 1-55074-695-2 or ISBN-13: 978-1-55074-695-2)
If you have questions about the DES Primary Program materials, contact Open School BC's Customer Service at 250-356-2820, 1-888-883-4766 (toll-free) or info@openschool.bc.ca
** indicates a Print-on-Demand product. These items are non-returnable.
