Grade 2 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 8
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T2M2
Day 1: Phonics: Vowel Team Review (Month 2)
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) distinguish between ie, igh, y, and soft c/g; (2) decode mixed words; (3) spell dictation words. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards, mixed word cards. |
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| Key vocabulary | review, vowel teams, soft sounds |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Phonics relay race on the board. |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Mixed sorting activity. Teacher dictates 8 words covering various patterns for students to spell on whiteboards. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Correct whiteboards together. |
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| Assessment | Dictation spelling. |
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| Teacher notes | Final phonics check for Month 2. |
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Day 2: Grammar: Commas in Dates and Places
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) state comma rules for dates/places; (2) punctuate sentences correctly. |
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| Materials | Worksheets, calendar. |
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| Key vocabulary | comma, date, location, city, parish |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) "Kingston Jamaica" vs "Kingston, Jamaica". |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Teach rules: between day/year (Jan 1, 2026), between city/country or parish. Practice editing sentences. Write a letter heading. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Edit sentences on board. |
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| Assessment | Correct comma placement. |
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| Teacher notes | Practical life skill. |
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Day 3: Reading: Author's Purpose (Review & Practice)
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) identify PIE; (2) find text evidence to support purpose. |
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| Materials | Variety of short texts. |
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| Key vocabulary | persuade, inform, entertain, evidence |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Review PIE acronym. |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Carousel activity: read 4 short texts around the room. Identify the purpose and write down one clue that proves it. Discuss answers as a class. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Review carousel answers. |
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| Assessment | Accurate identification of purpose with evidence. |
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| Teacher notes | Solidifies understanding of genre. |
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Day 4: Writing: Narrative Writing (Publishing)
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) write a final, neat copy; (2) include an illustration; (3) share with peers. |
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| Materials | Edited drafts, final copy paper, crayons. |
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| Key vocabulary | publish, final copy, neat, illustration |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) "Time to make your stories library-ready!" |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Students carefully copy their edited drafts onto final paper. Create an illustration that matches the climax or resolution of their story. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Author's chair (read published pieces). |
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| Assessment | Final copy reflects edits and is neatly presented. |
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| Teacher notes | Publishing builds pride. |
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Day 5: Month 2 Check-In: Language Skills
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) demonstrate phonics mastery; (2) use commas and pronouns; (3) identify author's purpose. |
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| Materials | Assessment booklet. |
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| Key vocabulary | assessment, review |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Brain break and deep breaths. |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Administer Month 2 check-in covering phonics, grammar, and reading comprehension. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Collect and free read/play. |
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| Assessment | Formal rubric data. |
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| Teacher notes | Evaluate readiness for Term 2 Month 3. |
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