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English home language

Animal stories

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Memorandum

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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.

Time scheduled for the modules

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:

  • Phonics: The “ i ” family consisting of “ i ” as in bright , “ y ”, “ ie ” and “ i ” as in ice .

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

  • A healthy environment

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

  • Social Justices

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

Leaner section

Content

  • Take a red pencil and change all the mistakes in the story of ..........

Robby the rabbit

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

  • Read the story and check whether you have changed all the mistakes.
  • Draw the picture.
LO 4.6.2
  • Write the next chapter of "Robby the Rabbit" and say what you think Robby did.
  • Draw the picture.
  • Read your story to the class.

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Source:  OpenStax, English home language grade 3. OpenStax CNX. Sep 22, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11114/1.1
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