3.2 Thomas flies high 03 - in the forest

English first additional language

Thomas flies high

Educator section

Memorandum

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.

New words are introduced and learnt before learners read the story of Thomas. Thomas leaves his home and friends to follow the advice of strangers. This leads to his death. The life cycle of frogs is studied in this module.

Learners are exposed to a mindmap of creatures in the forest.

Integration of themes.

• Social Justice

Learners should heed the warnings of friends and parents and be careful of strangers.

• A healthy environment

Keep ponds, rivers clean because of the creatures that inhabit them.

By studying the life cycle of the frog learners become aware of the wonder of nature and their responsibility towards it.

Leaner section

Content

In the forest

• Thomas made this mind map for the fish to learn about the creatures of the forest.
• Study it carefully and discuss it with your friends in groups.

Creatures in the forest

• Read this page.
• Look back for the mind map on creatures of the forest.
• Fill in the missing words.

Reptiles, mammals and insects are three kinds of creatures in the forest. These three kinds of creatures are different. Here are some of the differences.

Reptiles

Some reptiles are: ………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………….

They have …………………………………………………………….. on their bodies.

They lay ………………………………………………………………………………..

Some reptiles, like the …………………………………………… can live in water as well as on the land.

Thomas the tortoise is a ………………………………………………………………..

• Draw some reptiles.

A tortoise lays eggs

• What is the same about all these words?
• Say the words and listen to the sound at the end of each word.

• 

  Draw a circle around “nd” in every word.

• Complete the words. The clues will help you.

1. A tortoise lays its eggs in the …………………

……………………………………………………..nd

2. Thomas is going to another …………………

……………………………………………………..nd

3. I cut my………………………………………

……………………………………………………..nd

4. Thomas lived near a ………………………….

……………………………………………………..nd

5. His friends were …………………….. of him.

……………………………………………………..nd

6. The ………………………………. is blowing.

……………………………………………………..nd

7. Please …………………………… me a pencil.

……………………………………………………..nd

8. Can you ………………………….. this stick?

……………………………………………………..nd

9. He plays in the……………………………….

……………………………………………………..nd