In Grade 3 learners continue to expand their vocabulary by listening and reading a variety of texts such as poem, stories, riddles and doing word puzzles.

These modules consolidate and revise the vocabulary and phonics introduced in Grade 2. More opportunities are given for written work producing longer texts of more varied kinds. Learners should not be afraid to make mistakes as the building of confidence and fluency should take priority above perfect written work.

Time scheduled for the modules

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

This story allows the learners to use their imagination when the baby Brontosaurus is found by the animals. Vocabulary is consolidated by repetitive phrases and the following phonic families are introduced; “wh” and silent letters such as “b” as in lamb, and “k” as in knee. Plurals are studied and homonyms sorted out.

Integration of themes

Is dependent on resources. If catastrophies occur they damage the environment.

Thunder finds himself amongst strangers. Their attitude to him is of vital importance.

Newcomers at school or in the class should be welcomed and treated with kindness and respect.

Learning Outcome 1:LISTENING: The learner will be able to listen for information and enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations.

Assessment Standard 1.1: We know this when the learner shows understanding of descriptions by noting relevant information:

1.1.2 answers true or false questions;

Assessment Standard 1.5: We know this when the learner develops phonic awareness:

1.5.1 distinguishes between different sounds that are important for reading and writing;

Learning Outcome 2:SPEAKING: The learner is able to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.

Assessment Standard 2.5: We know this when the learner talks about a picture, photograph or object:

Assessment Standard 2.10: We know this when the learner participates in a conversation on a familiar topic:

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 3.3: We know this when the learner recognises and makes meaning of letters and words:

3.3.2 uses word recognition and comprehension skills such as phonics, context clues and prediction to make sense of text;

Assessment Standard 3.5: We know this when the learner reads aloud using correct pronunciation and appropriate stress:

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

Assessment Standard 4.3: We know this when the learner spells common words correctly:

Assessment Standard 4.7: We know this when the learner uses punctuation:

Assessment Standard 4.8: We know this when the learner sequences and copies sentences to make a paragraph:

Learning Outcome 6:GRAMMAR ND VOCABULARY: The learner knows and is able to use the sounds, vocabulary and grammar of the additional language.

Assessment Standard 6.1: We know this when the learner understands and uses a variety of question forms:

Assessment Standard 6.5: We know this when the learner understands how language is used to sequence things:

Assessment Standard 6.6: We know this when the learner uses some adjectives:

Assessment Standard 6.7: We know this when the learner uses some adverbs.