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Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 1

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M1

Day 1: Phonics: Hard and Soft G

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
ObjectivesDecode words with g /g/ and g /j/.
MaterialsWord sort
Key vocabularyhard g, soft g, giant, game
Engage (starter)"E, I, or Y makes G say J!"
Develop (main)Teach the rule. Sort words. Read sentences.
Plenary (close)Dictation.
AssessmentAccuracy.
Teacher notesRule review.

Day 2: Grammar: Abstract Nouns

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
ObjectivesIdentify nouns that are ideas/feelings.
MaterialsFlashcards
Key vocabularyabstract noun, concrete, idea
Engage (starter)"Can you touch happiness?"
Develop (main)Sort concrete vs abstract nouns. Sentence writing.
Plenary (close)Share.
AssessmentIdentification.
Teacher notesConceptual grammar.

Day 3: Reading: Drawing Conclusions

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
ObjectivesUse text evidence to draw a conclusion.
MaterialsShort mysteries
Key vocabularyconclusion, evidence
Engage (starter)"Solve the mystery!"
Develop (main)Read short text. Use a graphic organizer to draw a conclusion.
Plenary (close)Discuss.
AssessmentLogical reasoning.
Teacher notesHigher-level thinking.

Day 4: Writing: Dialogue Rules

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
ObjectivesUse quotation marks.
MaterialsWhiteboards
Key vocabularydialogue, quotation marks, tags
Engage (starter)"Who is speaking?"
Develop (main)Teach macaroni rules (" "). Punctuate sentences on whiteboards.
Plenary (close)Board practice.
AssessmentPunctuation accuracy.
Teacher notesEssential for narratives.

Day 5: Review: Soft G, Abstract Nouns, Dialogue

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 1 · 60 min
ObjectivesMastery check.
MaterialsReview packets
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)Game.
Develop (main)Complete weekly packet.
Plenary (close)Grade.
AssessmentScore.
Teacher notesCheck progress.