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Grade 1 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 4

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T2

Day 1: Phonics: Long "u" (u_e)

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) identify long u; (2) read u_e words; (3) spell u_e words.
MaterialsWhiteboards.
Key vocabularylong vowel, cube, tube
Engage (starter)(10 min) "Cub" becomes "cube".
Develop (main)(35 min) Build words. Dictation practice. Read decodable text.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Thumbs up/down for u_e sounds.
AssessmentDictation spelling.
Teacher notesNote u_e can say "yoo" or "oo".

Day 2: Sight Words: Who, What, Where

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) read question words; (2) use in questions; (3) spell.
MaterialsQuestion word posters.
Key vocabularywho, what, where, question
Engage (starter)(10 min) Sing question word song.
Develop (main)(35 min) Discuss meaning of each word. Write 3 questions using the words. Add question marks.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Ask questions to the class.
AssessmentCorrect usage of words in questions.
Teacher notesCrucial for reading comprehension.

Day 3: Grammar: Pronouns (I, Me, You)

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) identify pronouns; (2) substitute nouns; (3) use in sentences.
MaterialsPicture cards.
Key vocabularypronoun, I, me, you
Engage (starter)(10 min) Point to self and say name. "Instead of my name, I say I!"
Develop (main)(35 min) Explain pronouns replace names. Practice verbal substitutions. Worksheet practice.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Pronoun game.
AssessmentWorksheet accuracy.
Teacher notesKeep it simple.

Day 4: Writing: Simple Narrative

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) draw a story; (2) write one sentence per drawing; (3) use sequence words.
Materials3-panel comic strips.
Key vocabularynarrative, story, first, next, last
Engage (starter)(10 min) "Today we are authors!"
Develop (main)(35 min) Draw a 3-part story. Write a simple sentence under each picture using First, Next, Last.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Share stories.
AssessmentSentences match pictures and use sequence words.
Teacher notesAccept phonetic spelling.

Day 5: Term 2 Check-In

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) demonstrate phonics (magic e); (2) punctuate; (3) read sight words.
MaterialsAssessments.
Key vocabularyassessment
Engage (starter)(10 min) Quick review chant.
Develop (main)(35 min) Administer Term 2 check-in worksheet. Individual sight word checks.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Free read.
AssessmentRubric data.
Teacher notesUse to plan Term 3.