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Grade 4 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 3

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M1

Day 1: Vocabulary: Greek/Latin Roots (bio, geo)

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesDefine words using roots.
MaterialsRoot charts
Key vocabularyroot, biology, geography
Engage (starter)"Life and Earth!"
Develop (main)Define roots. Brainstorm words. Write sentences.
Plenary (close)Share.
AssessmentUsage.
Teacher notesAcademic vocabulary.

Day 2: Grammar: Progressive Verb Tenses

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesForm and use progressive tenses.
MaterialsVerb charts
Key vocabularyprogressive, continuous, -ing
Engage (starter)"Action in progress!"
Develop (main)Teach past/present/future progressive. Worksheet practice.
Plenary (close)Board work.
AssessmentCorrect formation.
Teacher notesVerb tense mastery.

Day 3: Reading: Text Structures (Cause/Effect)

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesIdentify cause and effect structure.
MaterialsScience article
Key vocabularycause, effect, signal words
Engage (starter)"Because of X, Y happened."
Develop (main)Read text. Highlight signal words. Map relationships.
Plenary (close)Discuss.
AssessmentMapping accuracy.
Teacher notesAnalytical reading.

Day 4: Writing: Expository (Body Paragraphs)

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesDraft body paragraphs with facts.
MaterialsDrafts
Key vocabularytopic sentence, evidence
Engage (starter)"Support your thesis!"
Develop (main)Draft body paragraphs. Focus on topic sentences and details.
Plenary (close)Self-check.
AssessmentParagraph structure.
Teacher notesWriting stamina.

Day 5: Review: Roots, Progressive Verbs, Cause/Effect

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesMastery check.
MaterialsWorksheets
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)Game.
Develop (main)Independent practice.
Plenary (close)Grade.
AssessmentScore.
Teacher notesCheck mastery.