Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 9
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T2M3
Day 1: Phonics: Diphthongs (oi, oy)
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Spell words with oi/oy. |
| Materials | Sorting cards |
| Key vocabulary | diphthong, coin, toy |
| Engage (starter) | "A coin for the boy." |
| Develop (main) | Teach positional rules. Word sort. Dictation. |
| Plenary (close) | Whiteboard spelling. |
| Assessment | Dictation accuracy. |
| Teacher notes | Oi middle/oy end. |
Day 2: Grammar: Adverbs of Frequency
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Use always, never, often. |
| Materials | Adverb lists |
| Key vocabulary | frequency, always, never |
| Engage (starter) | "How often do you brush?" |
| Develop (main) | Teach adverbs. Worksheet practice integrating into sentences. |
| Plenary (close) | Share. |
| Assessment | Correct adverb usage. |
| Teacher notes | Builds descriptive writing. |
Day 3: Reading: Comparing Themes
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Compare fables. |
| Materials | Texts |
| Key vocabulary | theme, compare, moral |
| Engage (starter) | "Shared lessons." |
| Develop (main) | Read two fables. Venn diagram. Discuss similarities in theme. |
| Plenary (close) | Share. |
| Assessment | Venn diagram. |
| Teacher notes | High-level skill. |
Day 4: Writing: Opinion Paragraph (Drafting)
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Use OREO structure. |
| Materials | Organizers |
| Key vocabulary | opinion, reason, example |
| Engage (starter) | "OREO planning." |
| Develop (main) | Draft from plan. Focus on linking words. |
| Plenary (close) | Partner read. |
| Assessment | Draft quality. |
| Teacher notes | Stay on topic. |
Day 5: Review: oi/oy, Adverbs, Theme
Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Mastery check. |
| Materials | Quiz |
| Key vocabulary | review |
| Engage (starter) | Quiz. |
| Develop (main) | Complete quiz. |
| Plenary (close) | Grade. |
| Assessment | Score. |
| Teacher notes | Check themes. |