Grade 3 Additional Language Lesson Plan: Reading and Writing

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Lesson Plan Title:

Grade 3 Additional Language Lesson Plan:  Reading and Writing

Materials Needed:

  • Grade 3 CAPS-approved additional language textbook
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Flashcards with vocabulary words
  • Reading comprehension worksheets
  • Writing exercise books
  • Audio device for listening activity (optional)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Read a short passage in the additional language with comprehension.
2. Identify and understand key vocabulary from the passage.
3. Write a short paragraph describing a familiar topic using simple sentences.

Vocabulary:

  1. Passage – A section of text.
  2. Comprehension – Understanding of text.
  3. Paragraph – A distinct section of writing.
  4. Vocabulary – Words used in a language.
  5. Description – A detailed account of something.

Previous Learning:

Students have already learned basic sentence structures and common vocabulary related to daily activities and family members in their additional language classes. They have also practised reading short sentences and answering simple questions.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

  • Challenge: Some students may struggle with unfamiliar vocabulary.
  • Solution: Use flashcards and visual aids to pre-teach challenging vocabulary.
  • Challenge: Students may have difficulty forming sentences.
  • Solution: Provide sentence starters and scaffolded writing prompts.

Beginning Activities: (4 minutes)

  1. Introduction (2 minutes): Briefly introduce the learning objectives for the lesson.
  2. Activating Prior Knowledge (2 minutes): Ask students to share words and phrases they remember from previous lessons related to the passage topic.

Middle Activities: (32 minutes)

  1. Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
  2. Read through the passage as a class.
  3. Pause to explain difficult words using flashcards and pictures.
  4. Discuss the main idea and details of the passage.
  5. Guided Practice (12 minutes):
  6. Distribute reading comprehension worksheets.
  7. Work through the first few questions together as a model.
  8. Monitor student progress and provide assistance as needed.
  9. Independent Practice (10 minutes):
  10. Students complete the remaining questions on their own.
  11. Circulate the room to offer individual support.
  12. Writing Activity (8 minutes):
  13. Introduce the writing prompt (“Describe your favourite place”).
  14. Provide sentence starters (“My favourite place is…”, “I like it because…”, “In my favourite place, I can…”).
  15. Allow students to write their paragraphs in their exercise books.

End Activities: (4 minutes)

  1. Exit Ticket (4 minutes):
  2. Have students write one new vocabulary word they learned today and use it in a sentence.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

  • Comprehension worksheet answers.
  • Paragraph writing samples.
  • Exit ticket vocabulary sentences.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

  • For struggling readers: Pair with a stronger reader for shared reading; provide simpler comprehension questions.
  • For advanced learners: Challenge them with additional comprehension questions or a more complex writing prompt.
  • Visual aids: Use flashcards and pictures to support vocabulary learning.

Teaching Notes:

  • Encourage participation by calling on students randomly.
  • Use positive reinforcement to motivate students.
  • Consider using audio recordings of the passage to enhance listening skills if time permits.
  • Ensure that all materials are accessible, providing large print for students with visual impairments if needed.

This lesson aligns with the CAPS curriculum by focusing on developing key reading and writing skills in an additional language, essential for Grade 3 Term 3 outcomes.