Grade 3 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 7

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Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min

Objectives	Decode and define words with suffixes.
Materials	Word building
Key vocabulary	suffix, -y, -ly
Engage (starter)	"Changing the word!"
Develop (main)	Attach suffixes to root words. Define how it changes the word (noun to adjective/adverb).
Plenary (close)	Sentence creation.
Assessment	Meaning accuracy.
Teacher notes	Vocabulary expansion.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min

Objectives	Join sentences with subordinating conjunctions.
Materials	Sentence strips
Key vocabulary	complex sentence, because, since, although
Engage (starter)	"One independent, one dependent!"
Develop (main)	Combine sentences using because, if, when. Discuss commas.
Plenary (close)	Board practice.
Assessment	Punctuation and usage.
Teacher notes	Sentence variety.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min

Objectives	Summarize a text using Somebody Wanted But So Then.
Materials	Informational text/Stories
Key vocabulary	summarize, SWBST
Engage (starter)	"Keep it brief!"
Develop (main)	Read text. Fill out the SWBST graphic organizer to create a summary.
Plenary (close)	Discuss.
Assessment	Summary accuracy.
Teacher notes	Comprehension check.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min

Objectives	Edit for transitions and publish.
Materials	Final paper
Key vocabulary	edit, publish, transitions
Engage (starter)	"Convince your reader!"
Develop (main)	Peer edit for strong reasons and transitions. Write final copy.
Plenary (close)	Present.
Assessment	Final product.
Teacher notes	Celebrate.

Grade 3 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 7 · 60 min