Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 5

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Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify the /ow/ sound; (2) learn spelling patterns; (3) spell words.
Materials	Flashcards, phonics worksheets.
Key vocabulary	diphthong, ou, ow, cloud, cow
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Look at the cow under the cloud!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Introduce ou (middle) and ow (end/middle). Word sorting. Reading a decodable passage. Spelling dictation.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Whiteboard spelling.
Assessment	Dictation accuracy.
Teacher notes	Remind them that "ow" can also say long o (snow). Context is key.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define adverbs of frequency (always/never) and degree (very/too); (2) enhance sentences.
Materials	Adverb chart, sentence strips.
Key vocabulary	adverb, frequency, degree, always, never, very
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "I am tired" vs "I am VERY tired." How did the adverb change the sentence?
Develop (main)	(35 min) Teach adverbs that tell how often or how much. Practice inserting them into basic sentences to change the meaning. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share enhanced sentences.
Assessment	Correct identification and use of adverbs.
Teacher notes	Expands descriptive writing capabilities.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify themes in two fables; (2) use a Venn diagram to compare themes; (3) find text evidence.
Materials	Two fables with similar themes (e.g., hard work).
Key vocabulary	theme, compare, contrast, moral, Venn diagram
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Can two different stories teach the same lesson?"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Read both fables. Identify the theme of each. Model using a Venn diagram to compare the characters/settings but showing the shared theme in the middle. Students complete their own.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Discuss how different authors present similar lessons.
Assessment	Venn diagram accurately reflects similarities and differences.
Teacher notes	High-level comprehension.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) support an opinion with reasons; (2) provide examples for reasons; (3) draft body paragraphs.
Materials	OREO organizers, drafting paper.
Key vocabulary	opinion, reason, example, evidence
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "A reason tells why. An example proves it!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Review OREO structure. Model writing a body paragraph: Reason + Example ("Dogs are good pets because they are active. For example, they play fetch."). Students draft body paragraphs.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Partner check for examples.
Assessment	Paragraphs contain distinct reasons supported by examples.
Teacher notes	Focus on elaboration.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) spell diphthong words; (2) use adverbs of degree; (3) compare themes.
Materials	Review packets.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Adverb charades.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Complete review packet. Reading fluency practice in small groups.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Review packet answers.
Assessment	Packet score.
Teacher notes	Check theme comprehension.