Two-Week Lesson Plan: English Writing (Grade 3, India)
Overview
Grade Level: 3
Subject: English
Theme: English Writing (Sentence Formation, Descriptive Writing, Storytelling)
Duration: 2 weeks (10 school days, 40-minute periods)
Objective: Students will learn to write simple sentences, describe objects and scenes, and create short stories, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and creativity.
Learning Outcomes:
Write 5–6 word sentences with correct grammar (e.g., "I see a big elephant").
Describe objects and scenes using 3–4 descriptive words (e.g., "The red kite flies high").
Create a short story (3–5 sentences) with a beginning, middle, and end.
Develop handwriting, spelling, and creative expression through writing tasks.
Resources: Picture books (e.g., The Very Hungry Caterpillar), flashcards (animals, objects), worksheets (e.g., from twinkl.in), notebooks, pencils, crayons, chart paper, story prompts, whiteboard, audio clips (English rhymes).
Assessment: Observations, class participation, worksheets, writing samples, and a final “My Story Book” project.
Week 1: Building Sentence Writing Skills
Day 1: Introduction to Sentence Writing
Objective: Write simple 3–4 word sentences using “I” and action verbs.
Activities:
Story Time (10 min): Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, focusing on simple sentences (e.g., “He ate one apple”). Highlight verbs (ate, saw).
Discussion (10 min): Write on board: “I run.” Explain sentence parts (subject “I”, verb “run”). Show flashcards (e.g., dog, kite) and model sentences: “I see a dog.”
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences in notebooks (e.g., “I jump.” “I see a kite.”) using flashcards for ideas.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students read one sentence aloud to the class.
Resources: Storybook, flashcards (dog, kite, ball), notebooks, whiteboard.
Assessment: Check notebooks for sentence structure; observe reading confidence.
Day 2: Adding Objects to Sentences
Objective: Write 4–5 word sentences with subject, verb, and object.
Activities:
Rhyme (10 min): Sing “I See Something Blue” (YouTube), pointing to objects (e.g., blue sky, red flower). Introduce objects in sentences.
Discussion (10 min): Model sentences: “I kick a ball.” “I eat an apple.” Use Indian examples (e.g., “I draw a rangoli”). Discuss capital letters and full stops.
Activity (15 min): Students complete a worksheet: Fill in blanks (e.g., “I ___ a mango.”) and write 2 sentences (e.g., “I see a cow.”).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Play “Sentence Relay”: In pairs, students write one sentence (e.g., “I fly a kite.”).
Resources: Audio clip, flashcards (mango, cow), worksheet, notebooks.
Assessment: Check worksheet and pair sentences for grammar; observe participation.
Day 3: Using Descriptive Words
Objective: Add one descriptive word to sentences (e.g., big, red).
Activities:
Story (10 min): Tell a story about a “big elephant” at a festival. Emphasize “big” to describe the elephant.
Discussion (10 min): Show pictures (e.g., red balloon, tall tree). Model sentences: “I see a red balloon.” “I climb a tall tree.” List descriptive words (big, small, red, green).
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences in notebooks, adding a descriptive word (e.g., “I see a green parrot.”) using picture prompts.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students share one sentence with a descriptive word.
Resources: Picture cards (balloon, tree, parrot), notebooks, whiteboard.
Assessment: Check sentences for descriptive words; note sharing clarity.
Day 4: Writing About Familiar Objects
Objective: Write 2–3 sentences describing a familiar object.
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Show a mango. Model: “This is a mango. It is yellow. I like it.” Discuss objects in India (e.g., diya, kite).
Activity (15 min): Students choose an object (e.g., kite, book) and write 2–3 sentences in notebooks (e.g., “This is a kite. It is blue. I fly it.”). Draw the object.
Group Work (10 min): In pairs, students read their sentences to each other.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Pairs share one sentence with the class.
Resources: Objects (mango, diya), notebooks, crayons.
Assessment: Evaluate sentences for description and grammar; observe pair sharing.
Day 5: Sentence Writing Review and Spelling Focus
Objective: Review sentence writing and practice spelling of 5 key words.
Activities:
Game (10 min): Play “Word Bingo” with words (big, red, see, eat, kite). Students mark words on bingo cards as teacher reads.
Discussion (10 min): Review sentence structure using examples from student work. Practice spelling key words on the board.
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences using bingo words (e.g., “I see a red kite.”) in notebooks, focusing on spelling.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Class spells 5 words aloud together.
Resources: Bingo cards, notebooks, whiteboard.
Assessment: Check sentences for spelling and grammar; observe bingo participation.
Week 2: Descriptive Writing and Storytelling
Day 6: Describing a Scene
Objective: Write 3–4 sentences describing a festive scene with 2 descriptive words.
Activities:
Story (10 min): Tell a story about Diwali: “The sky is bright. I see big diyas. The rangoli is colorful.” Highlight descriptive words (bright, big, colorful).
Discussion (10 min): Show a Diwali picture. Ask, “What do you see? How does it look?” List words (e.g., bright, shiny, happy).
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences about a festival scene (e.g., Holi: “The sky is blue. I throw red colors. It is fun.”) in notebooks.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students draw their scene and share one sentence.
Resources: Diwali picture, notebooks, crayons.
Assessment: Check sentences for descriptive words and grammar; evaluate drawings.
Day 7: Introduction to Storytelling
Objective: Write a 3-sentence story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Activities:
Story (10 min): Read a short story: “A monkey saw a banana. He climbed the tree. He ate the banana happily.” Explain beginning (saw), middle (climbed), end (ate).
Discussion (10 min): Show a picture (e.g., elephant). Model: “An elephant walked to the river. It splashed water. The elephant was happy.”
Activity (15 min): Students write a 3-sentence story about an animal (e.g., “A cow saw green grass. She ate the grass. The cow was full.”).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students read their story to a partner.
Resources: Picture cards (elephant, cow), notebooks.
Assessment: Check stories for structure (beginning, middle, end); observe reading.
Day 8: Adding Details to Stories
Objective: Add one descriptive word to each sentence in a story.
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Review a student story from Day 7. Add descriptive words: “A cow saw green grass. She ate the tasty grass. The cow was very full.”
Activity (15 min): Students rewrite their Day 7 story, adding one descriptive word per sentence (e.g., “A big cow saw green grass.”).
Group Work (10 min): In pairs, students share their revised stories and suggest one more descriptive word for their partner.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Pairs share one sentence with a new descriptive word.
Resources: Notebooks, picture cards.
Assessment: Check revised stories for descriptive words; observe pair collaboration.
Day 9: My Story Book Project (Preparation)
Objective: Plan a group “My Story Book” project with illustrated stories.
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Explain project: Groups create a mini storybook with 3 stories (3 sentences each) and drawings. Show a sample book with a story about a festival.
Planning (15 min): Divide class into 4 groups. Each group picks a theme (e.g., animals, festivals) and plans 3 stories, assigning roles (writer, illustrator).
Activity (10 min): Groups start writing one story and drawing one scene.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Groups share their theme and one sentence.
Resources: Paper, crayons, sample storybook.
Assessment: Observe group planning; note story ideas.
Day 10: My Story Book Presentation
Objective: Complete and present storybooks; review writing skills.
Activities:
Craft (20 min): Groups finish their storybooks, writing 3 stories (3 sentences each) and adding drawings. Bind pages with string or tape.
Presentation (15 min): Groups present one story from their book, reading aloud and showing illustrations.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Class votes for “Best Story”; teacher reviews key skills (sentence structure, descriptive words, storytelling).
Resources: Paper, crayons, string.
Assessment: Evaluate storybooks for writing quality and creativity; assess presentations.
Notes for Teachers
Cultural Context: Use Indian examples (Diwali, Holi, local animals like cows) to make writing relatable. Highlight festivals for cultural connection.
Differentiation: For advanced students, encourage longer stories (5 sentences) or more descriptive words. For struggling students, provide sentence starters (e.g., “I see a ___.”).
Parental Involvement: Encourage parents to read simple English stories at home and practice writing short sentences (e.g., “I like mangoes.”).
Safety: Supervise use of crayons and string during crafts.
Extension: Organize a “Story Day” where students dress as characters from their stories (e.g., an elephant) and retell them.
Assessment Summary
Formative: Daily observations, participation in discussions/games, worksheet accuracy, writing quality.
Summative: My Story Book project (group effort, writing clarity, creativity) and presentations (reading, expression).
Feedback: Provide verbal encouragement daily; written comments on worksheets; group feedback after presentations.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of two weeks, Grade 3 students will:
Write 5–6 word sentences with correct grammar and descriptive words.
Describe objects/scenes using 3–4 sentences with adjectives.
Create a 3-sentence story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Show improved handwriting, spelling, and confidence in English writing.