Here is a scheme of work for Grade 3, based on the provided image, with two lessons detailing learning outcomes (knowledge, skill, and attitude).
Scheme of Work
- Subject: English Language
- Grade: 3
- Sub-strand: 6.4.1 Spelling (2 lessons)
- Overall Topic: Spelling for Effective Writing
Lesson 1: Mastering dr, gr, and shr Blends
- Week: (e.g., Week 1)
- Sub-topic: Identifying and Spelling Words with Specific Blends
- Learning Outcomes:
- Knowledge: Students will know words containing the letter-sound combinations dr, gr, and shr.
- Skill: Students will be able to spell words accurately using the dr, gr, and shr blends in various exercises.
- Attitude: Students will show enthusiasm in identifying and practicing words with new letter-sound combinations.
- Teaching/Learning Activities:
- The learner is guided to spell words with the letter combinations dr, gr, and shr.
- Students fill in a crossword puzzle using words with the target letter-sound combinations.
- Students write dictated words containing the target blends.
- Students copy words legibly and correctly from charts/flashcards.
- Resources: Flashcards with dr, gr, shr words, crossword puzzles, dictation sentences, charts with words.
- Assessment: Observation of spelling accuracy in written work, participation in crossword activity, dictation test.
Lesson 2: Applying Spelling for Clear and Legible Writing
- Week: (e.g., Week 2)
- Sub-topic: Effective and Legible Spelling in Context
- Learning Outcomes:
- Knowledge: Students will understand the importance of correct and legible spelling for clear communication.
- Skill: Students will be able to write words clearly, legibly, and correctly in various contexts, including generating words and participating in a spelling contest.
- Attitude: Students will demonstrate responsibility for clear and correct writing and confidence in their spelling abilities.
- Teaching/Learning Activities:
- Students make words related to a target theme from jumbled letters.
- Students generate as many words as they can from a set of given words or letters (e.g., from "children" to "child/rich/den/red/chin/hen/hid").
- Students participate in a spelling bee mini-contest with peers.
- Resources: Jumbled letter cards, word lists for generation, spelling bee rules, score sheets.
- Assessment: Observation of word generation activity, performance in spelling bee, assessment of clarity and legibility in written tasks.
Suggested Key Inquiry Question(s):
- Why is correct spelling of words important?
Core Competencies to be developed:
- Critical thinking and problem solving: This is promoted as the learner weighs options when thinking critically to form a set of given words or letters.
- Co-operation: is enriched as the learner collaborates with peers to participate in a spelling bee mini-contest with peers.
- Self-esteem: The learner's self-esteem is enhanced as they spell words correctly.
Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs):
- (Not explicitly detailed in the image for this section, but generally relates to values like self-esteem and collaboration).
Link to other Learning Areas:
- The learner can link the concept of correct spelling of words to learning similar concepts in Kiswahili and Indigenous Language activities.
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