English first additional language
Stripes and stars
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.
Learners distinguish between sh and ch sounds and spell common words correctly. The sounds “ oo ”, “ th ”, “ ea ”, “ all ”, “ y ” and “ ay ” are also introduced. They are given an opportunity to write sentences/ a story without the help of a frame and to look up the meaning of words in a dictionary.
Learners discuss the issue of the monkeys making fun of Baby Zebra who was born without stripes.
Integration of themes
- Social Justice
Everyone is unique and their differences should be respected and not made fun of.
- Human rights
Everyone has rights – even the handicapped.
Leaner section
Content
- Listen to the story.
- Read it several times.
Stripes and stars – part 3
The hippopotamus floated down the river.
He opened his huge mouth and yawned a BIG yawn.
All the little hippopotamuses floated after him.
They looked like big rocks in the water.
The long crocodiles blinked their eyes
and shuffled off the bank into the
cool waters of the river.
They looked like logs floating in the water.
The dragonflies and the butterflies
fluttered overhead.
The frogs croaked loudly as they sat
on the stones beside the water.
The monkeys chased one another from one
branch to the next.
They liked to swing and catch one another’s tails.
They screamed and screeched as they
played with one another.
| LO 1.1.4 | LO 1.6 | LO 3.2.3 | LO 5.1 |
Word building
- Pronounce the “th” sound correctly.
- Read and sound the words beginning with
- Write the words.
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| LO 3.7.4 | LO 4.1 |
- Follow the arrows.
- Read the sentence.
- Write the sentence.
- Draw the picture.
| LO 3.2 | LO 4.1 |
Word building
- Pronounce the “th” sound correctly.
- Read and sound the words ending with
-th
- Write the words.
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