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Basic 3 English Language Term 3 Week 1 Lesson Plan

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Week 1: Lesson Plan
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 ReadingSub-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 B3.6.1.1.1Content 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 booksCore 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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