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INTRODUCTION
The language arts curriculum1 is predicated on the assumption that teachers will implement a balanced
and integrated programme. It is a learner-centred curriculum in which the suggested teaching activities
are designed for full active participation, discovery, problem solving and the fostering of ownership of the
concepts to be learned.
Hansen, 1987, presented principles for the integration of the domains of the language arts, namely, time,
choice, response, structure and community.
These are promoted and actively fostered in a
programme “designed to empower the learner to become strategic readers, effective and creative
writers, good language users, independent thinkers and problem solvers.”
Students are therefore guided to “see the relationship between reading, listening, speaking and writing”.
One other important aspect is “a lot of time needs to be spent on helping learners to read”. Reading
helps students to “develop all other related skills….” In summary, the integrated approach encourages
tolerance and students also learn.
“To listen to the views of others and to respond in acceptable ways even though
they may disagree with a particular view2”
Goals of the Language Arts Curriculum:
1. To provide a balanced programme in which adequate attention is paid to all the domains of the
language arts.
2. To promote language as a tool for critical thinking and teach students how to:
a. Access and process information and
b. Communicate ideas effectively
3. To develop proficiency in Standard English while embracing / accepting and taking into account
the child’s first language.
4. To cater to the needs and interests of individual learners.
5. To foster in the learner a positive attitude toward language in general and language learning in
particular.
6. To help the learner to become confident in the use of the language of the school in a variety of
appropriate situations.
7. To enhance the learner’s confidence, sense of identity and self-esteem through the use of
language.
The following must be borne in mind when catering to the varying needs of students:
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Developing and implementing a variety of strategies
Fostering a encouraging learning environment
Allowing for the use of varied forms of continuous assessment
Providing for the development and implementation of early and appropriate intervention
strategies.
An adaptation of the OECS
Language Arts Curriculum Guide
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Language Arts Teacher Guide - Introduction
Teachers’ Guide for Language Arts Curriculum. 2002
STANDARDS IN LANGUAGE ARTS
Grade 3 is a very significant year in the school life of a student. Students are expected to
improve their abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing. There must be a focus on
integration within the language arts so that students understand the interrelationship between the
strands. Students are also expected to think critically and use comprehension skills to gain
success in other content areas. Special emphasis must be placed on helping students to read
independently and fluently.
It is expected that by the end of Grade 3, every child should have attained the following
standards in language arts.
Standards
1 Oral Communication: Speaking and Listening
Students will use oral communication skills in group activities.
 Ask questions to gain clarification.
 Respond to questions asked by teachers and other students.
 Listen attentively to follow instructions.
 Make eye contact while listening or speaking.
 Listen to distinguish between Standard English and Creole.
 Use appropriate volume, pitch, rate, intonation and phrasing.
 Use specific vocabulary to convey ideas.
 Organize ideas in sequence or around major points.
 Speak politely, courteously and clearly.
 Make oral presentations using Standard English.
 Use appropriate strategies for opening and closing formal conversations.
 Listen to determine the purpose of the speaker’s message.
 Use well constructed sentences to convey information.
 Listen to short texts, short speeches or reports and then give a summary of the main
points.
 Listen to express personal responses to poems, stories and other types of literary material.
 Make descriptions of objects, people and places.
 Listen to follow the sequence of events.
 Retell favourite stories
 Recite poems.
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Reading:
(i) Decoding and Word Recognition
2.1
Students will use a variety of decoding and word recognition strategies to read
fluently.
 Identify and read words with short and long vowel sounds.
 Read words with initial consonant blends (2 and 3 letters).
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Identify words with vowel digraphs.
Read words with consonant digraphs.
Identify the hard and soft sounds of C and G.
Decode words with silent letters.
Decode words with dipthongs: e.g. ow ou oy oi
Decode words with letter clusters. E.g. ight ought
Identify root words, prefixes and suffixes.
Recognize and use homophones, synonyms and antonyms
Recognize and read compound and multi-syllable words.
Explain the meanings of abbreviations.
Use syllabication rules to decode words with multi-syllables.
Use context clues to determine word meaning.
Classify words e.g. (animals, plants, professions)
Identify and interpret words with contractions.
Reading:
(ii) Comprehension
2.2 The students will use comprehension strategies to understand what they read (nonfiction, fiction, poetry).
 Find the main idea in a paragraph.
 Identify details.
 Use context clues to determine meaning.
 Make predictions based on content, graphics, headings and subheadings.
 Confirm or revise predictions.
 Organize information logically and chronologically.
 Make connections between previous experiences and reading selections.
 Identify cause and effect relationship.
 Draw conclusions.
 Evaluate character.
 Make comparisons.
 Explain central theme.
 Use titles, tables of contents, indexes and glossaries to locate information.
Reading:
(iii) Literature
2.3 The students will read a wide variety of poems and short plays (fiction and nonfiction) from the Caribbean and other cultures.
 Identify and describe a story’s beginning, middle and end.
 Respond to characters and situations in a story.
 Explain features of fables, folktales, fairy tales, myths, legends and mysteries appropriate
to grade level.
 Summarize stories.
 Compare and contrast characters in a story.
 Explain the elements of a story.
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Recognize and use literary devices that appeal to the senses (simile, personification,
onomatopoeia).
 Recognize and use rhyme and rhythm in poetry.
 Make dramatic presentations of scenes in a story.
Reading
(iv) Oral
2.4 Students will read clearly and fluently.
 Observe punctuation marks.
 Read with clear enunciation and pronunciation.
 Read with correct phrasing and voice modulation.
 Read with clarity and expression.
 Read fluently and confidently.
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Writing
Students will use the writing process to practice narrative, descriptive
and expository writing.
Use prewriting strategies to generate ideas fir writing.
Organize information according to the type of writing and write first draft.
Revise writing for specific vocabulary and clarity.
Edit writing for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling and paragraphing.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the conventions of Standard English.
Differentiate between phrase and sentence.
Use subject-verb agreement.
Identify types of nouns.
Distinguish between masculine and feminine.
Identify and use the simple, continuous and perfect tenses.
Compare adjectives.
Use subject and object pronouns correctly.
Identify and use nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunction and prepositions
correctly.
Use different sentence structures.
Use capital letters, full stops, commas, and exclamation marks correctly.
Spell high frequency and other words correctly.
3.3
Students will keep personal journals.
3.4
Students will write legibly in cursive.
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Viewing and Representing
Students will enhance their oral and written work through viewing and
representing.
 View stories and programmes on video and television and give oral and written reports.
 Use pictures, drawings, graphic organizers, illustrations, charts and role play to represent
information.
GRADE III
Listening and Speaking
General Learning Outcomes:
1. Listen to develop and appreciation for the beauty and power of language
2. Listen to follow the chronology or sequence of events in an oral report
3. Listen to determine the level of formality in a given oral presentation to evaluate its
appropriateness for the context, audience and the situation / occasion
4. Listen to determine links and connections between events reported in oral discourse
5. Listen to distinguish between literal and implied meanings
6. Listen to a variety of multicultural materials to gain a deeper understanding of other
cultures
7. Listen and speak to evaluate concepts in a range of cross curricular contexts and in
general
8. Speak politely and courteously in conversational exchanges in and out of school
9. Use school language for a variety of oral language purposes and activities in the
classroom
10. Present ideas in a logical, appropriate sequence in an oral presentation
11. Vary level of formality appropriately according to audience, context and situation
GRADE III
Reading
General Learning Outcomes
1. Select and read a variety of materials with increasing fluency at and above the grade level
2. Use a variety of decoding strategies
3. Read independently for a sustained period every day
4. Use appropriate strategies to overcome misunderstandings in reading
5. Vary reading strategies according to tasks and purposes for reading
6. Use background knowledge as an aid to constructing meaning in texts
7. Show an understanding of the structure and organization of main text types and use
appropriate word to refer to text features
8. Use different sources to find information e.g. Reference texts, encyclopedias, the internet
9. Use technology as an aid to improve their reading ability
10. Increasingly use reading as a resource for their writing
GRADE III
Writing
General Learning Outcomes for
1. Show greater maturity in handling the variety of text types learned in Grade II
2. Take risks with attempting more complex sentences in their writing and use them with
greater accuracy
3. Write for a variety of purposes including:
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For personal pleasure and enjoyment
For personal communication with significant others
To provide information
To explain process
To describe
To report
To entertain
4. Select words for their appropriateness in conveying intended meanings
5. Use Word Banks, the dictionary and the thesaurus with confidence in searching out the
words that they need to convey meaning in their writing
6. Use process strategies to generate ideas for writing, revising, proofreading and editing
their work
7. Show maturity in handling the conventions of writing
8. Use strategies learn to spell and remember the spelling of difficult unusual words
9. Use grammatically correct and more complex sentences in their writing
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 1
Speaking & Listening
Reading
Writing
DECODING & WORD
RECOG.
1.1 Review beginning
consonant sounds.
1.2 Review ending
consonant sounds.
1.3 Identify words with long
and short vowel sounds
(CVC) (CVCV)
VOCABULARY
1.4 Use context clues to
determine word
meaning
1.5 Use definition,
information in brackets
and restatements to
determine meaning
1.6 Use a dictionary to check
meaning and
pronunciation
READING COMPREHENSION
1.7 Use strategies learned in
lower grades to
understand texts.
1.8 Identify main idea.
1.9 Identify supporting
details.
1.10 Make inferences
1.11 Use titles, headings, subheadings and graphics
HANDWRITING
1.1 Reinforce upper and lower case
letters in cursive
WRITING FOR SELF:KEEP A
JOURNAL
1.2 Write responses to books read.
1.3 Record daily learning
experiences.
WRITING FOR ACADEMIC
PURPOSES
1.4 Write a short expository
paragraph(Giving information) on
given topics.
1.5 Write a letter of invitation.
USE THE WRITING PROCESS
GRAMMAR & MACHANICS
1.6 Distinguish between phrase and
sentence.
1.7Types of nouns: proper and
common
1.8 Identify action verbs.
1.9 Show agreement of subject and
verb.
1.10 Classify sentences: declarative,
expository imperative and
exclamatory
1.11 Use capital letters, full stops,
question marks, and exclamation
marks.
SPELLING
1.12 Spell words from
comprehension passages.
1.13 Spell words from phonics
lessons.
Extent
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1.1 Listen to determine the
purpose of a speaker’s
message
1.2 Listen to follow the
sequence of events in a
report given by a speaker.
1.3 Listen to draw
conclusion.
1.4 Use polite and
appropriate tone in
conversation.
1.5 Used correct language
in formal conversation.
1.6 Use appropriate
intonation for different
sentence types.
1.7 Listen to determine
main idea.
1.8 Listen to identify
supporting details.
to interpret text.
ORAL READING
1.12 Read to develop proper
phrasing and observation of
punctuation marks.
LITERATURE
1.13 Read a collection of
books, comics, magazines
newspapers.
1.14 Spell words from other
sources.
DICTATION
1.15 Write sentences and spelling
lists.
1.16 Write short paragraphs.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 1
Speaking and Listening
Reading
Writing
DECODING &WORD
RECOGNITION
1.1 Identify and read words
with short and long
vowel sounds
1.2 Read words with initial
consonant blends: fr tr
dr pr gr cr sk sm sn
sp st
1.3 Identify words with
vowel digraphs.
HANDWRITING
1.1 Use cursive.
Extent
1.1 Listen to identify
nouns used in the
possessive form.
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1.2 Listen to identify
contractions.
1.3 Ask questions to gain
information and
clarification.
1.4 Answer questions in
order to explain and
clarify a message.
1.5 Listen to follow 3-4
step instructions.
1.6 Speak with clear
tone and diction.
1.7 Make prepared
presentations on a
given topics.
VOCABULARY
1.4 Identify and use
homophones correctly.
1.5 Identify and use
synonyms.
WRITING FOR SELF:MAINTAIN
JOURNALS
1.2 Write about new learning
experiences.
1.3 Write about personal
experience.
1.4 Write responses to reading.
WRITING FOR AUDIENCE
1.5 Write expository paragraphs
on How to Do or Make Something
1.6 Write letters accepting and
declining invitations.
1.7 Address an envelope.
READING
COMPREHENSION
1.6 Find main idea.
1.7 Recall details.
1.8 Use context clues to
determine meaning.
USE THE WRITING PROCESS
ORAL READING
1.9 Read to develop
observation of
punctuation marks.
1.10 Read with clear
expressions.
and verb using collective and
abstract nouns as subjects.
1.11
Use the apostrophe in
LITERATURE
1.11 Read a variety of
expository materials that
explain a process. Eg.
Experiments.
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
1.8 Types of nouns: collective,
abstract
1.9 Identify subject and verb.
1.10 Show agreement of subject
contractions.
SPELLING
1.12 Spell words from different
areas of language arts and other
subjects across the curriculum.
1.13 Use spelling rules to form
plurals.
DICTATION
1.14 Write word lists and short
paragraphs.
1.15 Write a set of instructions.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 1
Listening & Speaking
Reading
Writing
Extent
1.1 Listen to follow
chronological
events in the story.
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1.2 Listen to identify
the
problem/conflict in
a story.
1.3 Listen to evaluate
character.
1.4 Use appropriate
terms to express
formality.
1.5 Listen to express
personal response
to stories.
1.6 Listen to predict the
outcome of a story.
WORD RECOGNITION &
DECODING
1.1 Identify consonant blend
(2&3 letters)
1.2 Identify diphthongs.
1.3 Read words with
consonant digraphs: th
wh sh ch
1.4 Identify the hard and soft
sounds of C and G
HANDWRITING
1.1 Use cursive.
VOCABULARY
1.5 Recognize root words and
prefixes.
1.6 Determine meaning by
using prefixes.
1.7 Arrange words into
alphabetical order.
1.8 Identify and use
homophones and
synonyms.
1.4 Write stories using the
elements of a story.
1.5 Write a letter of apology.
MAINTAIN THE WRITING
PROCESS
GRAMMAR & MECHANIICS
1.6 Distinguish between
masculine and feminine.
1.7 Form the past tense of
COMPREHENSION
1.9 Compare characters in a
story.
1.10 Write short character
sketches.
1.11 Determine who, what,
where, when, why and
how
ORAL READING
1.12 Read to develop proper
phrasing.
LITERATURE
1.13 Read a variety of stories.
WRITING FOR SELF
1.2 Record responses to books
read.
1.3 Record personal
experiences.
WRITING FOR AUDIENCE
regular verbs.
1.8 Show agreement of subject
and verb using abstract nouns.
SPELLING
1.9Spell words with consonant
blends and vowel digraphs
1.10 Spell words with root
words and prefixes
DICTATION
1.11 Write directions.
1.12 Write spelling lists.
1.13 Write short paragraphs.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 1
Listening & Speaking
Reading
Writing
DECODING & WORD
RECOGNITION
1.1 Decode words with silent
letters.
1.2 Identify and read words
containing vowel sounds
modified by (r) e.g. or ar
er ir ur
1.3 Identify and read words
with long vowel sounds.
HANDWRITING
1.1 Emphasize spacing.
WRITING FOR SELF
1.2 Write about personal
experience.
1.3 Write about new learning
experiences.
1.4 Write responses to reading.
WRITING FOR AUDIENCE
1.5 Write brief descriptions
using pictures.
1.6 Write descriptions of scenes,
objects.
1.7 Use words that appeal to the
senses.
1.8 Write a report about an
incident.
1.9 Write letters of sympathy.
MAINTAIN THE WRITING
PROCESS
Extent
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1.1 Give an account of an
experience using vivid
adjectives to describe
people , places and
things
1.2 Listen to follow the
sequence of events in a
report given by a
speaker.
1.3 Using acceptable tone,
pitch and pace.
1.4 Ask questions that will
generate discussions.
1.5 Listen to identify
pertinent details.
VOCABULARY
1.4 Identify root words and
prefixes.
1.5 Arrange words in
alphabetical order.
1.6 Identify and use
antonyms.
COMPREHENSION
(Use passages that contain
vivid descriptions.)
1.7 Apply the necessary
comprehension skills to
gain understanding of
the text.
ORAL READING
1.8 Read to develop clarity
and expression.
LITERATURE
1.9 Read a variety of stories
that contain vivid
descriptions.
1.10 Read a variety of poems.
GRAMMAR & MECHANICS
1.10 Identify and use
adjectives.
1.11 Compare adjectives using e r
est.
1.12. Form and use the past tense
of irregular verbs.
1.13Punctuate a short paragraph
by using the punctuation marks
already learned. Use the
apostrophe to show contractions.
SPELLING
1.14 Spell words with suffixes.
1.15 Spell difficult words from
reading comprehension
1.16 Spell words that were
misspelled in students’ work.
DICTATION
1.17 Write short paragraphs.
1.18 Write a stanza or two of
poetry.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 2
Listening &Speaking
Reading
Writing
DECODING &WORD
RECOGNTION
1.1 Decode words with
dipthongs: ow ou oy oi
1.2 Decode words with
letter clusters: eg ight
1.3 Decode words beginning
with kn gn wr ph
1.4 Identify root words and
suffixes
HANDWRITING
1.1 Write legibly in cursive.
WRITING FOR
SELF:MAINTAIN JOURNALS
1.2 Record new learning
experiences.
1.3 Record important
experiences.
1.4 Record responses to
literature.
WRITING FOR ACADEMIC
PURPOSES
1.5 Write expository paragraphs
about a given topic e.g.
trees, transportation
1.6 Write a friendly letter
expressing appreciation.
1.7 Address an envelope.
GRAMMAR & MECHANICS
1.8 Recognize and use the future
tense
1.9 Compare adjectives using er,
est
1.10 Translate vernacular to
Standard English.
1.11 Identify and use the
continuous tenses.
1.12 Use capital letters and
punctuation marks.
Extent
1.1 Make prepared
presentation on a film
that was viewed.
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1.2 Make impromptu
presentations on chosen
topics
1.3 Listen to distinguish
between standard
English and Caribbean
vernacular
1.4 Speak with acceptable
voice quality and rate.
1.5 Use correct English.
VOCABULARY
1.5 Determine the meaning
o f a word from the
suffix.
1.6 Identify and use
synonyms and antonyms
COMPREHENSION
1.7 Make comparison
1.8 Determine cause &
effect
1.9 Find main ideas
1.10 Recall details
ORAL READING
1.11 Read to an audience to
develop correct
observation of
punctuation marks
LITERATURE
1.12 Read a variety of simple
information materials.
SPELLING
1.13 Spell words with consonant
clusters.
1.14 Spell words with suffixes.
1.15 Spell words from other
lessons.
DICTATION
1.16 Write short paragraphs.
1.17 Write spelling lists.
1.18 Write instructions.
GRADE 3
Stands
TERM 2
Listening & Speaking
Reading
Writing
Extent
1.1 Recite poems.
1.2 Listen to identify rhymes.
1.3 Listen to identify similes.
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1.4 Listen to identify vowels.
1.5 Listen to enjoy the
message, rhyme and
rhythm.
1.6 Speak with acceptable
rate and pitch.
1.7 Speak with correct
pronunciation.
DECODING & WORD
RECOGNITION
1.1 Identify consonant
clusters: thr shr sqr
etc.
Read words ending with le. eg
comfortable, circle people
VOCABULARY
1.2 Recognize synonyms that
appear in reading lessons
and other sources.
1.3 Use synonyms correctly.
1.4 Use a thesaurus to
develop a bank of
synonyms.
COMPREHENSION PROSE
& POETRY
1.5 Use different
comprehension strategies
to understand a passage
or a poem
1.6 Define, identify and use
similes
ORAL READING
1.7 Read to an audience
using correct
pronunciation.
LITERATURE
1.8 Read a variety of poems.
1.9 Discuss similarities and
difference.
HANDWRITING
1.1 Write legibly in cursive
WRITE FOR SELF:MAINTAIN
JOURNALS
1.2 Record learning
experiences.
1.3 Record responses to
literature.
WRITE FOR AUDIENCE
1.4 Write short poems.
1.5 Write thank you letters..
1.6 Write stories.
GRAMMAR & MECHANICS
1.7 Use the future tense.
1.8 Form and use the past
participle of regular
verbs e.g. have baked
was asked
1.9 Show agreement of
subject and verb.
SPELLING
1.10 Spell synonyms used in
reading and words from
other sources.
1.11 Spell high frequency
words.
1.12 Spell words selected by
teacher.
DICTATION
1.13 Write short paragraphs.
1.14 Write spelling lists.
1.15 Write a stanza or two of
poems.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 2
Listening & Speaking
Reading
Writing
Extent
1.1 Make an oral
presentation of a book
read.
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1.2 Listen to understand
sequence, main ideas
and details.
1.3 Use correct verbs in
presentations.
1.4 Listen to identify
words with suffixes.
1.5 Listen to identify
compound words.
1.6 Speak clearly with
proper tone and clear
enunciation.
1.7 Listen to instructions
and then repeat them.
DECODING & WORD
RECOGNITION
HANDWRITING
1.1 Write legibly in cursive.
1.1 Use structural analysis to
Identify root words and
suffixes.
1.2 Recognize and read
compound words.
WRITE FOR SELF:MAINTAIN
JOURNALS
1.2 Record learning
experiences.
1.3 Record responses to
reading.
WRITING FOR AUDIENCE
1.4 Write brief book reviews.
1.5 Write letters of sympathy.
1.6 Write a composition
explaining a process.
1.7 Write descriptions of
rooms.
MAINTAIN THE WRITING
PROCESS
GRAMMAR & MECHANICS
1.8 Form and use the past
participle of irregular
verbs.
1.9 Show agreement of
subject and verb.
1.10 Identify and use the
perfect tenses.
1.11 Punctuate short
paragraphs.
SPELLING
1.12 Spell words from reading
and other lessons.
1.13 Spell words based on
categories.
DICTATION
1.14 Write short paragraphs.
1.15 Write spelling list.
1.16 Write notes.
VACABULARY
1.3 Use meaning clues to
identify word.
1.4 Use knowledge of
synonyms, antonyms,
prefixes and suffix to
determine meaning.
1.5 Classify words (furniture,
transportation etc.)
COMPREHENSION
1.6 Apply comprehension
strategies learned.
ORAL READING
1.7 Read to develop fluency and
voice modulation.
LITERATURE
1.8 Read fiction and non fiction
books.
1.9 Engage in shared reading.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 3
Listening & Speaking
Reading
Writing
Extent
1.1 Make oral descriptions
of pictures, people and
animals.
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1.2 Use suitable adjectives
to describe favourite
persons or favourite
animals.
1.3 Listen to identify details.
1.4 Listen to identify
adjectives and
pronouns.
1.5 Ask questions to gain
specific details.
DECODING & WORD
RECOGNITION
Structural Analysis
1.1 Recognize and read root
words and prefixes.
1.2 Recognize and read multisyllable words.
VOCABULARY
1.3 Use knowledge of word
parts to determine
meaning of a word
1.4 Use dictionary to
determine meanings.
1.5 Explain the meaning of
abbreviations. Eg.DR MR
ST. USA PTO
COMPRENEHENSION:PROSE
AND POETRY
Prose/ Poetry
1.6 Evaluate information
1.7 Analyze information
1.8 Note details
ORAL READING
1.9 Read with correct phrasing
1.10 Read to develop fluency.
LITERATURE
HANDWRITING
1.1 Write legibly in cursive
WRITING FOR
SELF:MAINTAIN JOURNALS
1.2 Record observation
1.3 Record responses to
reading.
1.4 Record personal
experiences.
WRITING FOR AUDIENCE
1.5 Write paragraphs
describing people animals.
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
1.6 Use subject and object
pronouns correctly
1.7 Replace nouns with
pronouns
1.8 Use possessive pronouns
e.g. his, hers ours.
1.9 Identify and use different
tenses.
SPELLING
1.10Spell words including root
words and affixes.
1.11 Spell multi-syllable words.
1.12 Spell words based on
categories.
1.11 Read to share information.
DICTATION
1.13 Write longer paragraphs.
1.14 Write notes.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 3
Listening &Speaking
Reading
Writing
Extent
1.1 Listen to identify multisyllable words.
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1.2 Use appropriate words
to ask for information.
1.3 Use appropriate words
to make apology.
1.4 Speak clearly and
distinctly to give a set
of instructions.
1.5 Listen to determine the
sequence of events.
1.6 Use Standard English.
DECODING & WORD
RECOGNITION
1.1 Identify the various word
recognition strategies to
read independently.
1.2 Use syllabication rules to
decode multi-syllable
words.
HANDWRITING
1.1Write legibly in cursive
VOCABULARY
1.3 Use content clues to
determine word meaning.
1.4 Use knowledge of word
parts to determine
meaning.
1.5 Use dictionaries to find
meaning.
WRITING FOR ACADEMIC
PURPOSES
1.4 Write a book review.
1.5 Write a set of sentences in
the correct sequence.
1.6 Write letters of apology.
1.7 Write expository
paragraphs.
COMPREHENSION
1.6 Apply comprehension
skills already learned
ORAL READING
1.7 Read with correct
intonation
LITERATURE
1.8 Read a verity of books,
poems, magazine etc.
WRITING FOR
SELF;MAINTAIN JOURNALS
1.2 Record responses to
literature.
1.3 Record personal experiences.
MAINTAIN WRITING
PROCESS
GRAMMAR & MECHANICS
1.8 Identify and use
conjunctions.
1.9 Identify and use
prepositions
1.10 Identify the part of speech
of a word as it is used in the
sentence.
1.11 Punctuate short paragraphs.
SPELLING
1.12 Spell words selected from
reading & other lessons.
DICTATION
1.13 Write short paragraphs.
1.14 Write multi syllable words.
1.15 Write instructions.
GRADE 3
Strands
TERM 3
Listening & Speaking
Reading
Writing
Extent
1.1 Speak clearly and
distinctly.
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1.2 Listen to understand
sequence, main points,
details, etc.
1.3 Speak with correct
pronunciation and
enunciation.
1.4 Use appropriate words
to express appreciation.
1.5 Speak for two minutes
on simple topics.
(Prepared Speeches)
DECODING & WORD
RECOGNITION
1.1 Use various strategies to
read independently.
VOCABULARY
1.2 Match words from reading
passages with their correct
definitions.
1.3 Create a word bank using
words at and above grade
level.
COMPREHENSION
1.4 Analyze a passage showing:
(a) Introduction
(b) Main points
(c) Details
(d) Conclusion
ORAL READING
1.5 Read to develop clear
enunciation and
pronunciation.
LITERATURE
1.6 Read different forms of
writing.
1.7 Discuss similarities and
differences between stories.
HANDWRITING
1.1 Write legibly in cursive
WRITING FOR
SELF:MAINTAIN JOURNALS
1.2 Record personal
experiences and
observations.
1.3 Record important
information learned
during lessons.
1.4 Record responses to
literature.
WRITING FOR AUDIENCE
1.5 Write a book review.
1.6 Write a thank you letter.
1.7 Write narrative
paragraphs on interesting
topics.
GRAMMAR & MECHANICS
1.8 Identify conjunctions.
1.9 Use conjunctions to join
simple sentences to make
them compound.
1.10 Identify and use adverbs.
1.11 Identify and use different
tenses.
SPELLING
1.12 Spell high frequency
words.
1.13 Spell words frequently
misspelled.
1.14 Spell words from reading
& other lessons.
DICTATION
1.15 Write longer paragraphs.
1.16 Write spelling lists.