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Grade 1 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 4

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M1

Day 1: Phonics: R-Controlled Vowels (ar)

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesDecode ar words.
MaterialsLetter tiles
Key vocabularybossy r, car, star
Engage (starter)"Pirate sound: ARRR!"
Develop (main)Introduce bossy R. Build and blend ar words.
Plenary (close)Word race.
AssessmentDecoding.
Teacher notesIntroduce the concept.

Day 2: Sight Words: Who, What, Why

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesRead question words.
MaterialsQuestion mark wands
Key vocabularywho, what, why
Engage (starter)"Question time!"
Develop (main)Practice reading words. Match words to questions.
Plenary (close)Ask a partner.
AssessmentWord recognition.
Teacher notesCrucial for reading.

Day 3: Grammar: Adjectives (Color & Number)

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesDescribe nouns using color/number.
MaterialsClassroom objects
Key vocabularyadjective, describe
Engage (starter)"How many? What color?"
Develop (main)Describe objects. Write descriptive phrases.
Plenary (close)Share phrases.
AssessmentUsage.
Teacher notesExpand vocabulary.

Day 4: Writing: Personal Narrative

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesWrite about a personal experience.
MaterialsWriting paper
Key vocabularynarrative, experience
Engage (starter)"Tell me about your weekend!"
Develop (main)Brainstorm. Write a 3-sentence narrative.
Plenary (close)Author chair.
AssessmentWriting completion.
Teacher notesPersonal connection.

Day 5: Term 3 Month 1 Assessment

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesAssess phonics, grammar, reading.
MaterialsAssessments
Key vocabularyassessment
Engage (starter)Review.
Develop (main)Formal monthly assessment.
Plenary (close)Free choice reading.
AssessmentRubric.
Teacher notesRecord grades.