HOTS in the class.

Using technology in the class and blogging would be a great idea for students in the third grade to share ideas with other students in the class. They could also use blogging to help other students in different states or grades on a certain topic. Since third grade is a TAKS grade, the students could practice their writing skills and fluency when writing their blogs for a certain amount of time. The more story telling these students practice, the better thinkers they will become and the better they will produce in their writing projects.
Here is a great link to learn about incorporating blogs in the classroom.