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Subject: English
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 29
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 29
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 29, Period 5
Topic: Integrated Practice: Writing & Spelling
Sub-topic: Friendly letter writing; spelling practice; narrative writing
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Apply vocabulary in spelling and writing
Write friendly letters using correct grammar
Demonstrate descriptive writing with adjectives
Previous Knowledge
Students already know how to spell basic words and write short sentences
Instructional Materials
English Language textbook for Grade 3
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher dictates 5 high-frequency words for quick spelling drill.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
- Definitions and Detailed Explanations (10–12 minutes)
🔹 Spelling
Definition:
Spelling is the correct order of letters in a word. Knowing how to spell helps you read, write, and speak clearly.
Explanation:
Spelling builds vocabulary. When you know how to spell a word, you can also pronounce it and use it in your reading and writing.
Example Spelling Words (from previous weeks):
- rectangle
- revise
- triangle
- measure
- distance
- friendship
- suggestion
- bravery
- smiling
- explanation
Teacher writes the words on the board, reads them aloud clearly, and claps out syllables to support pronunciation.
🔹 Friendly Letter Writing
Definition:
A friendly letter is a letter you write to someone you know well, like a friend or family member.
Parts of a Friendly Letter:
- Heading – The date at the top of the letter.
- Greeting – A way to say hello (e.g., "Dear Mary,")
- Body – The main message you want to share
- Closing – A polite way to say goodbye (e.g., "Your friend,")
- Signature – Your name at the bottom
Example: (Write on board or read from a sample in textbook)
September 24, 2025
Dear John,
How are you? I am doing well. I wanted to tell you about our school sports day. It was fun! I ran in a race and won second place.
Write back soon!
Your friend,
Thomas
🔹 Narrative Writing
Definition:
A narrative is a story that tells what happened. It has a beginning, middle, and end.
Features of a Good Narrative:
- Characters – Who the story is about
- Setting – Where and when it happens
- Events – What happened (in order)
- Feelings – How the characters felt
- Descriptive language – Use of adjectives (e.g., "happy teacher," "clean classroom")
Topic for Today:
“Write a story about your school. What do you like? What do you not like?”
Teacher models a short paragraph on the board:
"I like going to school because I see my friends. My favorite subject is Math because I love numbers. I don’t like when it rains and we can’t play outside. My classroom is clean, and my teacher is kind."
- Teacher Modeling and Guided Practice (5–7 minutes)
Spelling:
- Give a trial spelling test of 5–10 words.
- Use dictation: “Spell the word triangle. Write it on your paper.”
- Review the words on the board and correct together.
Friendly Letter:
- On the board, the teacher begins a friendly letter:
- Heading: September 24, 2025
- Greeting: Dear Joseph,
- Writes the body sentence by sentence with learners’ input.
Narrative Writing:
- Teacher reads a short model paragraph again.
- Points out adjectives: clean classroom, kind teacher, long lunch break
- Highlights beginning (introduction), middle (details), and end (closing thought)
- Learners’ Activities (Expanded – 10–15 minutes)
✅ Activity A: Trial Spelling Test
- Learners take a short spelling test with 10 words from the previous weeks.
- Teacher uses dictation method: reads words slowly, repeats if needed.
✅ Activity B: Write a Friendly Letter
- Learners choose a classmate or friend to write to.
- Write on lined paper using the correct letter format.
- Must include all five parts:
- Heading
- Greeting
- Body (at least 3 sentences)
- Closing
- Signature
✅ Activity C: Narrative Writing
- Learners write a short story (1 paragraph) about school:
- Likes and dislikes
- Use at least three adjectives
- Beginning, middle, and end
Extension/Pair Work:
- Learners exchange narrative paragraphs with a partner.
- Give one compliment and one suggestion (e.g., "I liked your description of recess. Maybe you can add how you felt.")
- Assessment Checks
✔ Spelling Assessment:
- Review spelling test results.
- Focus on words learners misspelled: underline errors and review correct spellings.
✔ Friendly Letter Review:
- Check for:
- Presence of all 5 parts of the letter
- Clarity of message
- Neat handwriting and punctuation
✔ Narrative Writing Assessment:
- Look for:
- Clear beginning, middle, and end
- Correct grammar and sentence structure
- Use of descriptive adjectives
- Proper spelling and punctuation
✔ Oral Check:
- Learners may read their letters or stories aloud in groups.
- Give feedback on clarity, expression, and adjective use
- Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
🔹 Integrated Learning:
This lesson brings together spelling, writing, grammar, and oral communication, helping learners to:
- Improve spelling through repetition and word study
- Practice structured writing in both formal (letter) and creative (narrative) forms
- Apply grammar rules (e.g., adjective use) meaningfully
- Boost confidence in writing and reading aloud
🔹 Differentiation & Support:
- For struggling writers, provide sentence starters:
- “I like my school because...”
- “My favorite part of school is...”
- Use visual letter templates for learners who need more structure
- Pair stronger and weaker learners during peer review
🔹 Extension Activities:
- Learners can decorate their friendly letter and mail it to a classmate’s mailbox (in-class activity)
- Share stories in a class “Story Circle”
- Display the best letters and stories on the “Writer’s Wall”
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher revises spelling words, parts of a friendly letter, and checks story writing samples.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Learners spell 3 words and write greeting and closing parts of a friendly letter
Assignment (Expanded):
Write a letter to your teacher describing your favorite subject in school
Follow-up Activity:
Group word game: “I have, who has” with vocabulary words
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide word banks for weaker learners in spelling
Encourage advanced learners to write longer narratives with paragraphs
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low