Where did the year go?

So my first attempt of a classroom blog was not so successful.  I have not devoted any time to it this year.  I am currently researching how to implement the Common Core State Standards into my classroom for next year. I feel that it is easier to look at the year while I am knee-deep in it, than trying to remember everything during the summer. My current thought for third grade reading comprehension is to have a genre study and an author study each month. What do you think?