Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 1, Week 12
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T1M3
Day 1: Phonics: Term 1 Spelling Pattern Review
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) review r-controlled, diphthongs, and soft c/g; (2) spell complex words. |
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| Materials | Whiteboards, mixed word lists. |
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| Key vocabulary | review, spelling patterns |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Spelling relay race on the board. |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Mixed dictation activity. Teacher dictates words covering all Term 1 patterns. Students write on whiteboards. Discuss the rules used to spell them. |
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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 Term 1. |
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Day 2: Grammar: Term 1 Mechanics Review
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) use apostrophes (possessives); (2) use commas (lists/compound sentences); (3) use quotes. |
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| Materials | Editing worksheets. |
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| Key vocabulary | comma, apostrophe, quotation marks, edit |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) "Be a sentence doctor! Fix the sick sentences." |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Review rules. Complete a comprehensive editing worksheet, fixing errors in all Term 1 punctuation topics. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Review edited sentences. |
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| Assessment | Worksheet accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Essential end-of-term mechanics check. |
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Day 3: Reading: Term 1 Comprehension Review
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) identify main idea, cause/effect, and theme in texts. |
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| Materials | Comprehensive reading passage with mixed questions. |
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| Key vocabulary | main idea, cause, effect, theme, review |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Review reading strategies (annotating text). |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Students read a passage and answer questions covering main idea, cause/effect, and theme. Teacher pulls small groups for support. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Go over answers and strategies used. |
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| Assessment | Passage score. |
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| Teacher notes | Combines multiple Term 1 skills. |
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Day 4: Writing: Term 1 Portfolio Selection
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) review past writing; (2) choose a best piece; (3) present to peers. |
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| Materials | Student writing folders. |
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| Key vocabulary | portfolio, best, proud, reflection |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) "Look how much you have grown as writers!" |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Students review their work. They select their favorite piece (informative, narrative, or opinion) and write a short reflection on why they chose it. Draw a cover page. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Present favorite piece to a small group. |
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| Assessment | Participation and completion of portfolio. |
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| Teacher notes | Builds reflection skills. |
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Day 5: Term 1 Final Assessment
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 12 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | (1) demonstrate phonics, grammar, and reading skills learned in Term 1. |
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| Materials | Term 1 Assessment booklet. |
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| Key vocabulary | assessment |
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| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Brain break and deep breaths. |
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| Develop (main) | (35 min) Administer Term 1 Final Assessment. Includes spelling patterns, grammar mechanics, and reading comprehension. |
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| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Collect and free read/play. |
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| Assessment | Formal summative data. |
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| Teacher notes | Use to generate report cards. |
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