Grade 2 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 1
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M1
Day 1: Phonics: R-Controlled Vowels (er, ir, ur)
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Decode words with /er/ sound. |
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| Materials | Word sort cards |
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| Key vocabulary | bossy r, bird, turn |
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| Engage (starter) | "Three ways to say ER!" |
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| Develop (main) | Sort er, ir, ur words. Sentence dictation. |
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| Plenary (close) | Whiteboard check. |
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| Assessment | Spelling accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Tricky spelling. |
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Day 2: Grammar: Comparative Adjectives (-er)
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Compare two things. |
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| Materials | Objects of varying sizes |
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| Key vocabulary | comparative, adjective, -er |
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| Engage (starter) | "Big, bigger!" |
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| Develop (main) | Introduce -er suffix. Write comparison sentences. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share sentences. |
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| Assessment | Correct suffix use. |
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| Teacher notes | Spelling rules apply. |
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Day 3: Reading: Main Idea & Details
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify main idea of a paragraph. |
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| Materials | Short passages |
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| Key vocabulary | main idea, details |
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| Engage (starter) | "What is this mostly about?" |
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| Develop (main) | Read passage. Highlight main idea in yellow, details in green. |
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| Plenary (close) | Discuss. |
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| Assessment | Identification. |
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| Teacher notes | Core reading skill. |
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Day 4: Writing: Descriptive Paragraph (Plan)
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Plan a descriptive paragraph. |
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| Materials | Graphic organizers |
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| Key vocabulary | describe, senses |
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| Engage (starter) | "Paint a picture with words." |
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| Develop (main) | Choose a topic. Brainstorm sensory details (5 senses). |
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| Plenary (close) | Partner share. |
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| Assessment | Organizer completion. |
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| Teacher notes | Pre-writing phase. |
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Day 5: Review: er/ir/ur, Adjectives, Main Idea
Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
| Objectives | Mastery check. |
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| Materials | Review packets |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | Game. |
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| Develop (main) | Complete weekly review packet. |
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| Plenary (close) | Grade packet. |
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| Assessment | Packet score. |
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| Teacher notes | Check progress. |
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