Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 1, Week 7

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Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify the /oy/ sound; (2) learn positional rules; (3) spell words.
Materials	Word sort cards, whiteboards.
Key vocabulary	diphthong, oi, oy, coin, boy
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "A coin for the boy." Hear the sliding sound?
Develop (main)	(35 min) Teach that oi goes in the middle, oy goes at the end. Sort cards. Word building on whiteboards. Dictation.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share sentences using oi/oy words.
Assessment	Correct spelling based on positional rules.
Teacher notes	Diphthongs slide two vowel sounds together.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) review basic agreement; (2) apply rules to plural subjects; (3) complete sentences.
Materials	Agreement rule charts, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	subject, verb, agreement, singular, plural
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "The dogs runs." Why does that sound wrong?
Develop (main)	(35 min) Review the rule: Singular subject takes verb with 's', plural subject takes verb without 's'. Guided practice on the board. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Whiteboard quiz.
Assessment	Worksheet accuracy.
Teacher notes	This takes significant repetition to master.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define theme as the moral/lesson; (2) distinguish from main idea; (3) infer theme in a fable.
Materials	Short fables (e.g., The Tortoise and the Hare).
Key vocabulary	theme, moral, lesson, main idea, infer
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "What did the boy who cried wolf learn?"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Define theme (the life lesson). Differentiate from main idea (what the story is about). Read a fable. Discuss the character's actions and consequences to find the theme. Write a summary sentence.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share themes.
Assessment	Accurate identification of the moral/theme.
Teacher notes	Theme is abstract; use clear, classic fables.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) use the graphic organizer; (2) write complete sentences containing facts; (3) use a concluding sentence.
Materials	Plans from Day 29, drafting paper.
Key vocabulary	draft, body sentences, concluding sentence
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Let's turn our notes into a real article!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Review the hamburger model. Model turning notes into complete sentences. Students draft their paragraphs, ensuring they end with a concluding sentence that restates the topic.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Partner read drafts.
Assessment	Paragraph contains facts, proper structure, and complete sentences.
Teacher notes	Focus on staying on topic.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 7 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) apply positional rules for oi/oy; (2) match subjects and verbs; (3) identify theme.
Materials	Review packets.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Subject-verb agreement verbal ping-pong.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Complete review packet. Reading fluency practice.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Review packet answers.
Assessment	Packet score.
Teacher notes	Check theme comprehension.