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Grade 2 Language Arts — Term 1, Week 5

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T1M2

Day 1: Phonics: Consonant Digraphs (th, wh)

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) identify th and wh sounds; (2) sort words by digraph; (3) spell digraph words.
MaterialsDigraph sorting mats, word cards.
Key vocabularydigraph, th, wh, thick, whale
Engage (starter)(10 min) "Whisper to a whale." Identify the starting sound.
Develop (main)(35 min) Intro th and wh. Discuss how they feel in the mouth. Sort word cards. Write 4 sentences using digraph words.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Whiteboard dictation.
AssessmentSorting and spelling accuracy.
Teacher notesContrast wh with w.

Day 2: Grammar: Proper Nouns (Months and Days)

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) identify months and days as proper nouns; (2) capitalize them; (3) write dates.
MaterialsCalendar, capitalization worksheets.
Key vocabularyproper noun, capitalize, month, day
Engage (starter)(10 min) Point to the calendar. "These are special names for days!"
Develop (main)(35 min) Review common vs proper nouns. Focus on days/months. Practice rewriting sentences fixing lowercase days/months. Write today's date.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Calendar quiz.
AssessmentCorrect capitalization on worksheet.
Teacher notesLink to daily calendar routines.

Day 3: Reading: Sequencing Events (Signal Words)

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) identify sequence; (2) use signal words (first, next, then, finally); (3) order a text.
MaterialsMixed-up paragraph strips, highlighters.
Key vocabularysequence, first, next, then, finally
Engage (starter)(10 min) Give instructions for a sandwich out of order. Fix it together.
Develop (main)(35 min) Read a procedural text. Highlight signal words. Give pairs a mixed-up paragraph; have them glue it in order using the signal words as clues.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Read ordered paragraphs.
AssessmentCorrect sequencing of strips.
Teacher notesFocus on text structure clues.

Day 4: Writing: Procedural Writing (How-To)

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) understand procedural writing; (2) use sequence words; (3) write a 3-step guide.
MaterialsDrafting paper.
Key vocabularyprocedure, instructions, steps
Engage (starter)(10 min) "Today you are teachers. You will teach me how to do something!"
Develop (main)(35 min) Brainstorm simple tasks (brushing teeth, drawing a cat). Model using First, Next, Last. Students draft a 3-step how-to paragraph.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Share paragraphs.
AssessmentUse of sequence words and clear steps.
Teacher notesKeep topics very simple to focus on structure.

Day 5: Review: Digraphs, Proper Nouns, Sequencing

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) spell th/wh words; (2) capitalize days/months; (3) sequence steps.
MaterialsReview packets.
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)(10 min) Proper noun flyswatter game.
Develop (main)(35 min) Complete review packet. Reading fluency practice.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Review packet answers.
AssessmentPacket score.
Teacher notesCheck proper noun retention.