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Grade 5 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 4

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M1

Day 1: Vocabulary: Idioms and Proverbs

Grade 5 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesInterpret figurative language.
MaterialsList of idioms
Key vocabularyidiom, proverb, literal, figurative
Engage (starter)"Spill the beans!"
Develop (main)Discuss literal vs figurative meaning. Illustrate an idiom.
Plenary (close)Share illustrations.
AssessmentInterpretation.
Teacher notesCultural literacy.

Day 2: Grammar: Comma Usage Review

Grade 5 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesUse commas in a series, direct address, and clauses.
MaterialsEditing paragraphs
Key vocabularycomma, series, direct address
Engage (starter)"Pause!"
Develop (main)Review comma rules. Edit a poorly punctuated paragraph.
Plenary (close)Review edits.
AssessmentPunctuation accuracy.
Teacher notesMechanics review.

Day 3: Reading: Poetry Analysis (Imagery)

Grade 5 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesAnalyze how poets use imagery.
MaterialsPoems
Key vocabularyimagery, senses, stanza
Engage (starter)"Painting a picture in your mind."
Develop (main)Read poetry. Identify sensory details. Discuss impact on mood.
Plenary (close)Share thoughts.
AssessmentAnalysis depth.
Teacher notesLiterary appreciation.

Day 4: Writing: Informational Report (Publishing)

Grade 5 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
ObjectivesEdit and finalize report.
MaterialsDrafts
Key vocabularyedit, publish, bibliography
Engage (starter)"Finalize your masterpiece!"
Develop (main)Peer edit. Write neat final copy. Format a simple bibliography.
Plenary (close)Present.
AssessmentFinal product.
Teacher notesCelebrate.

Day 5: Term 3 Month 1 Assessment

Grade 5 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.