The ICS modules for Grade 3 encourage learners to do extensive reading, both fiction and non-fiction. They are given frequent opportunities to write and develop their vocabulary and language use. These developing skills are supported by techniques and strategies to develop phonic awareness. Word recognition and comprehension skills are practised and phonics systematically introduced and consolidated.

The learning outcomes for Grade 3 are purposefully integrated to enable learners to write about texts which they have listened to, discussed and read.

The topics chosen for the modules are of interest to the Grade 3 learner, within their range of experience and other learning areas, namely, Life Orientation and Mathematics are well integrated.

Learners in Grade 3 use their communication skills more effectively and given the opportunity, these can overcome social, cultural and language boundaries. They become more sensitive to the needs of everyone around them.

All aspects of language learning as described in the learning outcomes and assessment standards for Grade 3 have been covered in these eight ICS modules. By reinforcing, consolidating and applying these supported by the Critical and Developmental Outcomes, the learners will be able to think and reason in their home language.

All learners should work through all eight modules as the phonics and cursive writing requirements are spread over these modules. The educator should however allow learners to complete them at their own pace namely ± two modules per term.

The poem introduces a variety of animals, some wild and some tame, and the story about the sly rabbit introduces the topic of true friends. Discussion of the story is important so understand such abstract terms as dishonesty, loyalty and trust.

Riddles are read and learners have the opportunity to make up their own riddles. Cursive writing continues with the learning of new patterns and letters:

The “u” family consisting of “u” as in use, “ew, “ue” and “ou” as in you.

A letterblock is included to revise all phonic words learnt.

Integration of themes

Should be ensured for both animals and man. Be careful of veld fires, polluting streams and damaging vegetation.

Making friends is a social skill to be developed. Friends are loyal, trustworthy and honest.

one day there was a rabbit his name was robbyrobby was hungry where was he to find foodhis mummy would not allow him to go to farmer bill's vegetable gardenfarmer bill had a fierce dog robby knew what would happen if the dog saw him robby grabbed his coat and ran off

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The “i” Family

(“i” as pronounced in “ride")

Next time I will fly with the man with the bright tie.

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8. I like ............................................................................................. juicy apples.

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Learning Outcome 3:READING AND VIEWING: The learner is able to read and view for information and enjoyment and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.

Assessment Standard 3.4: We know this when the learner consolidates phonic knowledge:

3.4.1 recognises that the same sound can be spelled with different letters;

3.4.4 recognises the use of “gh”, and “ght” at end of words;

Learning Outcome 4:WRITING: The learner is able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.

Assessment Standard 4.4: We know this when the learner ’publishes’ (make public) own writing:

4.4.1 shares work with others by reading it aloud and/or displaying it in the classroom;

Assessment Standard 4.5: We know this when the learner builds vocabulary and spells words independently:

4.5.5 uses knowledge of phonics and spelling rules to write unfamiliar words;

Assessment Standard 4.6: We know this when the learner uses appropriate grammatical structures and writing conventions:

4.6.2 uses punctuation appropriately;

Assessment Standard 4.7: We know this when the learner writes legibly.