Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 4

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Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify oi/oy; (2) learn positional rules; (3) spell words.
Materials	Word sort cards.
Key vocabulary	diphthong, coin, boy, noise
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "A coin for the boy." Hear the sound?
Develop (main)	(35 min) Teach oi (middle) and oy (end). Sort cards. Word building. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Dictation.
Assessment	Correct spelling/sorting.
Teacher notes	Emphasize the two vowel sounds sliding together.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define prepositions; (2) identify positional words; (3) write prepositional phrases.
Materials	A box and a toy.
Key vocabulary	preposition, phrase, location
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Place toy ON, IN, UNDER box.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Define preposition. List common ones. Identify in sentences. Expand sentences by adding "where" phrases.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Draw a picture based on a prepositional phrase.
Assessment	Accurate identification.
Teacher notes	Keep to simple location prepositions.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify rhyme and rhythm; (2) find stanzas/lines; (3) read with expression.
Materials	Short poems (e.g., Shel Silverstein).
Key vocabulary	poem, rhyme, rhythm, stanza, line
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Read a rhyming poem with a strong beat.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Define elements. Analyze a poem together (count lines, stanzas, find rhyme scheme). Answer comprehension questions.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Choral read poem.
Assessment	Correct identification of poem structure.
Teacher notes	Focus on auditory elements.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) edit for capitals/punctuation; (2) add descriptive words; (3) write final copy.
Materials	Editing checklists, final copy paper.
Key vocabulary	edit, revise, publish, final draft
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Polish your stories to make them shine!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Use checklist to self-edit. Teacher conferences. Write neat final copy with illustration.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Author's chair.
Assessment	Final copy shows editing improvements.
Teacher notes	Celebrate completed stories.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 4 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) demonstrate phonics; (2) use grammar rules; (3) comprehend text.
Materials	Assessments.
Key vocabulary	assessment
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Deep breaths and positive affirmations.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Administer Term 2 check-in. Cover r-controlled vowels, possessives, fact/opinion, theme.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Collect and free read.
Assessment	Rubric data.
Teacher notes	Formal assessment.