Grade 2 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 2

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Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min

Objectives	Decode ar and or words.
Materials	Whiteboards
Key vocabulary	bossy r, star, corn
Engage (starter)	"Pirate AR and seal OR!"
Develop (main)	Word building. Distinguish between the two sounds.
Plenary (close)	Dictation.
Assessment	Spelling.
Teacher notes	Contrast with er/ir/ur.

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min

Objectives	Compare three or more things.
Materials	Picture cards
Key vocabulary	superlative, -est
Engage (starter)	"Fast, faster, FASTEST!"
Develop (main)	Introduce -est. Complete fill-in-the-blank comparisons.
Plenary (close)	Board practice.
Assessment	Usage.
Teacher notes	Review -er as well.

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min

Objectives	Identify PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain).
Materials	Different texts (ads, facts, stories)
Key vocabulary	author's purpose, PIE
Engage (starter)	"Why did the author write this?"
Develop (main)	Examine texts. Categorize into PIE.
Plenary (close)	Discuss reasoning.
Assessment	Accurate categorization.
Teacher notes	Critical thinking.

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min

Objectives	Draft a descriptive paragraph.
Materials	Drafting paper
Key vocabulary	draft, adjectives
Engage (starter)	"Use your sensory words!"
Develop (main)	Turn graphic organizer into sentences. Focus on adjectives.
Plenary (close)	Self-check.
Assessment	Draft completion.
Teacher notes	Drafting phase.

Grade 2 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min