Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 1, Week 11

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Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define prefixes; (2) change word meanings; (3) use in context.
Materials	Prefix anchor chart, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	prefix, base word, un-, re-, dis-
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Tie your shoe. Now UNtie it." How did the prefix change the action?
Develop (main)	(35 min) Teach un/dis (not/opposite) and re (again). Create a matrix combining prefixes and base words. Complete fill-in-the-blank sentences.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share sentences.
Assessment	Correct usage in context.
Teacher notes	Prefixes build decoding power.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) format basic dialogue; (2) use quotation marks and commas; (3) edit sentences.
Materials	Comic strips, whiteboards.
Key vocabulary	dialogue, quotation marks, tag, comma
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Look at speech bubbles in a comic. "We use quotes in writing to show talking."
Develop (main)	(35 min) Teach the formula: "Words," tag. Practice writing dialogue on the board. Worksheet: insert quotation marks and commas into sentences.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Whiteboard practice.
Assessment	Correct placement of quotes and commas.
Teacher notes	Mechanical skill that requires drill.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define glossary and index; (2) explain their purpose; (3) locate information.
Materials	Non-fiction textbooks.
Key vocabulary	text features, glossary, index, alphabetical order, locate
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "If I want to find the definition of a word in this book, where do I look?"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Teach features at the back of the book. Practice alphabetical order. Have a scavenger hunt: use the index to find a page number, use the glossary to define a word.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Discuss how these tools save time.
Assessment	Ability to locate information using back-of-book features.
Teacher notes	Crucial research skill.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) draft conclusion; (2) self-edit for commas, quotes, and structure; (3) write final copy.
Materials	Drafts, editing checklists, final copy paper.
Key vocabulary	edit, publish, conclusion, checklist
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Wrap up your argument and polish your writing!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Model writing a conclusion (restate opinion). Students draft conclusion. Use checklist to self-edit in red pen. Write the final neat copy.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Author's chair (read persuasive pieces).
Assessment	Final copy reflects edits and correct grammar.
Teacher notes	Publishing builds pride.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) use prefixes; (2) punctuate dialogue; (3) navigate a book.
Materials	Review packets.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Dictionary race (alphabetical order).
Develop (main)	(35 min) Complete review packet. Reading fluency practice.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Review packet answers.
Assessment	Packet score.
Teacher notes	Check quotation mark formatting.