Grade 1 Language Arts — Term 1, Week 12

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Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) distinguish between l, r, and s blends; (2) decode mixed words; (3) spell dictation words.
Materials	Whiteboards, mixed blend cards.
Key vocabulary	review, blends
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Blend relay race on the board.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Mixed sorting activity. Teacher dictates 6 words covering all blend types for students to spell on whiteboards.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Correct whiteboards together.
Assessment	Dictation spelling.
Teacher notes	Final phonics check for Term 1.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) use capitals for names/I; (2) use full stops and question marks; (3) fix sentences.
Materials	Editing worksheets.
Key vocabulary	capital, full stop, question mark, edit
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Be a sentence doctor! Fix the sick sentences."
Develop (main)	(35 min) Review rules. Complete a comprehensive editing worksheet, fixing errors in capitalization and end punctuation.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Review edited sentences.
Assessment	Worksheet accuracy.
Teacher notes	Essential end-of-term mechanics check.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify main character and setting; (2) recall events; (3) sequence a story.
Materials	Short decodable story, sequence cards.
Key vocabulary	character, setting, sequence, review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Read a familiar, fun story.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Discuss the character and setting. Give pairs sequence cards to order the story events. Paste and label First, Next, Last.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Retell the story.
Assessment	Sequence order.
Teacher notes	Combines multiple Term 1 skills.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) review past writing; (2) choose a best piece; (3) present to peers.
Materials	Student writing journals/folders.
Key vocabulary	portfolio, best, proud
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Look how much you have grown as writers!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Students review their work from the term. They select their favorite piece (narrative or opinion) and practice reading it. Draw a cover page for their Term 1 portfolio.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Present favorite piece to a small group.
Assessment	Participation and completion of portfolio.
Teacher notes	Builds confidence.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) demonstrate phonics, grammar, and reading skills learned in Term 1.
Materials	Term 1 Assessment booklet.
Key vocabulary	assessment
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Brain break and deep breaths.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Administer Term 1 Final Assessment. Includes CVC/blend decoding, punctuation, and basic comprehension.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Collect and free read/play.
Assessment	Formal summative data.
Teacher notes	Use to generate report cards.