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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.
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:
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
Should be ensured for both animals and man. Be careful of veld fires, polluting streams and damaging vegetation.
One day the rabbit thought of a plan. "I want to be rich, then I can move away to the city and see the world,” said the rabbit to himself.
So he went to the hippopotamus and said, "My friend, I know you are very strong, but I bet you a thousand rand you cannot pull me into the water." The hippopotamus turner his huge head to the rabbit, blinked a few times and said, "Alright, we can have the contest tomorrow."
Of course the hippopotamus knew he could easily pull the rabbit into the water and thought what a stupid rabbit he was.
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