Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 1

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T2

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify "bossy r"; (2) read/spell ar words; (3) use in sentences.
Materials	Word cards, whiteboards.
Key vocabulary	r-controlled, ar, star, car
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "The pirate says ARRR!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Explain how r changes the vowel sound. Build words (star, part, farm). Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Dictation sentences.
Assessment	Spelling accuracy.
Teacher notes	Often called "bossy r".

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) review adverbs; (2) identify adverbs ending in -ly; (3) enhance sentences.
Materials	Action cards, chart paper.
Key vocabulary	adverb, modify, verb, -ly
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Walk across room. "How did I walk? Slowly!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Explain adverbs describe verbs. Focus on -ly suffix. Add adverbs to basic sentences. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Act out a verb + adverb combo.
Assessment	Correct identification of adverbs.
Teacher notes	Link to adjectives (quick -> quickly).

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define theme; (2) differentiate theme from main idea; (3) find theme in fables.
Materials	Aesop’s fables.
Key vocabulary	theme, lesson, moral, main idea
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "What did the boy who cried wolf learn?"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Explain theme is the life lesson, main idea is what the text is about. Read fables. Identify moral/theme.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Discuss universal themes (honesty, kindness).
Assessment	Ability to state the moral of the story.
Teacher notes	Theme is abstract; use clear fables.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) brainstorm story ideas; (2) develop characters/setting; (3) use a story map.
Materials	Story map organizers.
Key vocabulary	narrative, character, setting, plot, problem
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Every good story needs a problem to solve!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Discuss story elements. Students choose a prompt. Fill out story map (Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution).
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share story concepts.
Assessment	Completed story map.
Teacher notes	Ensure the problem is solvable in a short story.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) spell ar words; (2) use adverbs; (3) identify theme.
Materials	Review quiz.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Word sort game.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Independent review quiz. Small group reading.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Grade quiz.
Assessment	Quiz score.
Teacher notes	Check theme comprehension.