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Grade 4 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 4

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M1

Day 1: Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesUse a thesaurus.
MaterialsThesauruses
Key vocabularysynonym, antonym, thesaurus
Engage (starter)"Upgrade your words!"
Develop (main)Replace boring words in a paragraph using a thesaurus.
Plenary (close)Share changes.
AssessmentWord choice.
Teacher notesImprove writing.

Day 2: Grammar: Coordinating Conjunctions

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesReview FANBOYS.
MaterialsSentence strips
Key vocabularyconjunction, compound
Engage (starter)"Connect the thoughts!"
Develop (main)Combine sentences. Focus on comma placement.
Plenary (close)Board practice.
AssessmentPunctuation.
Teacher notesGrammar review.

Day 3: Reading: Theme

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesIdentify the underlying message.
MaterialsFables/Myths
Key vocabularytheme, moral, lesson
Engage (starter)"What is the author teaching us?"
Develop (main)Read story. Discuss and write down the theme.
Plenary (close)Share.
AssessmentTheme identification.
Teacher notesLiterary analysis.

Day 4: Writing: Expository (Conclusion & Edit)

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesDraft conclusion and edit essay.
MaterialsDrafts
Key vocabularyconclusion, edit
Engage (starter)"Wrap it up!"
Develop (main)Draft conclusion restating thesis. Peer edit.
Plenary (close)Final prep.
AssessmentComplete essay.
Teacher notesPublishing process.

Day 5: Term 3 Month 1 Assessment

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesAssess vocabulary, grammar, reading.
MaterialsAssessments
Key vocabularyassessment
Engage (starter)Review.
Develop (main)Formal monthly assessment.
Plenary (close)Free read.
AssessmentRubric.
Teacher notesRecord grades.