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Basic 3 English Language Term 3 Week 1 Lesson Plan
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Subject: English Language
Class: Basic 3
Topic: A. Phonics B. Writing Simple Words and Sentences C. Using Punctuation D. Building the Love and Culture of Reading
| Strand: A. Reading B. Writing C. Using Writing Conventions D. Extensive Reading | Sub-strand: A. Phonics B. Writing Simple Words and Sentences C. Using Punctuation D. Building the Love and Culture of Reading |
| Indicator (code): B3.2.2.1.3 B3.4.5.1.4. B3.5.2.1.3 B3.6.1.1.1 | Content Std (code): B3.2.2.1.3 B3.4.5.1. B3.5.2.1. B3.6.1.1. |
| Performance Indicator: - Use prefixes, suffixes, compounds, and root words to decode unknown words - Copy sentences, verses, and song words legibly - Identify and use apostrophes for possession - Read and summarize age-appropriate books | Core Competencies: Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Personal Development and Leadership Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. |
| T.L.R.(s): Word cards, sentence cards, letter cards, handwriting on a manila card and a class library. |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Introduce prefixes and suffixes by showing examples on the board and asking students to brainstorm additional examples.
Read aloud a simple story and ask students to identify compound words and root words within the text.
Engage the class in a song or rhyme that includes words with apostrophes for possession, highlighting their use.
Ask students to share short summaries of their favorite books, discussing key elements like characters and plot. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Reading:
Engage students in a group reading session where they identify and highlight prefixes, suffixes, compounds, and root words in the text.
Conduct a word-building activity where students create new words by adding prefixes or suffixes to root words.
Writing:
Guide students to copy a favorite poem or song lyrics, focusing on neatness and correct letter formation.
Provide an exercise where students write simple sentences using words with prefixes or suffixes.
Using Writing Conventions:
Introduce activities where students rewrite sentences to include apostrophes for possession, discussing the changes in meaning.
Create a punctuation scavenger hunt where students find and correct sentences lacking apostrophes for possession.
Extensive Reading:
Set up a reading circle where students summarize the key points of a story they read, focusing on clarity and comprehension.
Organize a book sharing session where students present a brief overview of a book they enjoyed, highlighting the main theme and characters. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Reading:
Reflect on the day's reading by having students share new words they discovered and decoded, discussing their meanings and usage.
Writing:
Ask students to display their copied sentences or verses and have peers give feedback on handwriting and sentence structure.
Using Writing Conventions:
Conduct a quick quiz where students identify correct and incorrect uses of apostrophes in given sentences, fostering peer discussion.
Extensive Reading:
Facilitate a reflection session where students discuss what they enjoyed about the book they read and what they learned from it, sharing insights with the class. |
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