3.7 Stripes and stars - part 3

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.

Word building

• Pronounce the “th” sound correctly.
• Read and sound the words beginning with

• Write the words.

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• Follow the arrows.
• Read the sentence.
• Write the sentence.

• Draw the picture.

Word building

• Pronounce the “th” sound correctly.
• Read and sound the words ending with

-th

• Write the words.

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