Grade 3 English Core Literacy Teaching Design

Unit: My Daily Routine

Objective:

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Understand and use simple present tense to describe their daily routines.

2. Identify and use vocabulary related to daily activities.

3. Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through various interactive activities.

Week 1: Introduction to Daily Routines

Lesson 1: Introduction to Daily Routines

- Introduce the topic of daily routines through visuals and real-life examples.

- Teach vocabulary related to daily activities (e.g., wake up, brush teeth, have breakfast, go to school, etc.).

- Use flashcards, videos, and gestures to help students understand and remember the vocabulary.

Lesson 2: Simple Present Tense

- Introduce the concept of simple present tense and its usage in describing daily routines.

- Practice forming sentences using the simple present tense, e.g., "I wake up at 7 o'clock."

- Use interactive games and pair work activities to reinforce understanding and provide opportunities for practice.

Week 2: Listening and Speaking

Lesson 3: Listening Comprehension

- Play an audio recording of a daily routine and have students listen for specific information.

- Discuss the routine as a class and ask comprehension questions.

- Provide additional listening activities and materials to strengthen listening skills.

Lesson 4: Speaking: Describing Daily Routines

- Have students work in pairs or small groups to describe their own daily routines using the vocabulary and simple present tense.

- Encourage students to ask questions and engage in conversations with their peers.

- Provide sentence starters and prompts to assist students in forming their descriptions.

Week 3: Reading and Writing

Lesson 5: Reading Comprehension

- Present a reading passage or short story about daily routines.

- Have students read individually or in pairs.

- Ask comprehension questions to assess understanding.

- Discuss the passage as a class and encourage students to share their opinions and ideas.

Lesson 6: Writing: Writing a Daily Routine

- Have students write a short paragraph describing their daily routine using the vocabulary and simple present tense.

- Provide a graphic organizer or template to assist students in organizing their thoughts.

- Encourage students to revise and edit their writing for clarity and accuracy.

Week 4: Review and Assessment

Lesson 7: Review of Vocabulary and Grammar

- Conduct a review session to reinforce vocabulary and grammar concepts learned throughout the unit.

- Use interactive games, quizzes, and group activities to make the review engaging and fun.

Lesson 8: Unit Assessment

- Administer a unit assessment to assess students' understanding of the vocabulary, grammar, and skills taught in this unit.

- The assessment could include multiple-choice questions, writing tasks, and speaking activities.

Note: This teaching design is flexible and can be adapted based on the specific needs and abilities of the students.