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Grade 2 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 4

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T2

Day 1: Phonics: Vowel Teams (ui, ue)

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) identify ui/ue makes long U; (2) read words; (3) spell words.
MaterialsFlashcards, whiteboards.
Key vocabularyvowel team, fruit, glue
Engage (starter)(10 min) "The blue fruit needs glue." Hear the U?
Develop (main)(35 min) Intro ui (middle) and ue (end). Word building. Passage reading.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Dictation.
AssessmentSpelling accuracy.
Teacher notesOften says "oo".

Day 2: Grammar: Contractions

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) define contraction; (2) use an apostrophe; (3) match words to contractions.
MaterialsWord cards (do not, don't), macaroni (apostrophe).
Key vocabularycontraction, apostrophe, combine
Engage (starter)(10 min) "Do not" -> smash together -> "Don't".
Develop (main)(35 min) Explain apostrophe takes place of missing letters. Match cards. Worksheet practice.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Flashcard game.
AssessmentCorrect apostrophe placement.
Teacher notesFocus on n't, 'm, 's.

Day 3: Reading: Compare and Contrast

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) define compare/contrast; (2) use a Venn diagram; (3) compare two characters.
MaterialsVenn diagram posters, short stories.
Key vocabularycompare, contrast, Venn diagram, alike, different
Engage (starter)(10 min) Compare an apple and a banana on the board.
Develop (main)(35 min) Read two short texts about characters. Model Venn diagram. Students complete Venn diagram.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Share diagrams.
AssessmentDiagram contains accurate similarities and differences.
Teacher notesIntroduce terms "alike" and "different".

Day 4: Writing: Poetry (Acrostic)

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) understand acrostic format; (2) use descriptive words; (3) write a poem.
MaterialsChart paper, markers.
Key vocabularypoem, acrostic, descriptive
Engage (starter)(10 min) Write S-U-N vertically and make a poem.
Develop (main)(35 min) Explain acrostic structure. Brainstorm adjectives. Students write an acrostic poem using their name or an animal.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Read poems aloud.
AssessmentPoem follows format and uses relevant words.
Teacher notesCreative writing break.

Day 5: Term 2 Check-In

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes
Objectives(1) demonstrate vowel team mastery; (2) use commas and contractions; (3) comprehend text.
MaterialsAssessments.
Key vocabularyassessment
Engage (starter)(10 min) Brain break / deep breaths.
Develop (main)(35 min) Administer Term 2 check-in. Monitor for reading comprehension.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Collect and free play.
AssessmentRubric data.
Teacher notesFormal assessment.