A comprehensive Christian language arts curriculum for third grade that develops writing, grammar, spelling, and communication skills through organized paragraphs, formal presentations, complex sentence structures, and research introduction. Students learn to express themselves clearly and effectively, using language as a gift from God to communicate truth, beauty, and love.
Write opinion, informative, and narrative pieces with clear organization, including introductions, supporting details, and conclusions
Demonstrate mastery of complex grammar structures including subject-verb agreement, abstract nouns, and compound/complex sentences
Speak clearly in formal presentations and participate effectively in prepared discussions on grade-level topics
Spell grade-appropriate words using complex patterns, syllabication rules, and common affixes
Conduct short research projects and develop topics with facts, definitions, and relevant details
Use cursive handwriting or refined manuscript fluently and begin developing keyboarding skills
Apply proper punctuation including commas in addresses and dialogue, and quotation marks correctly
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Explore how God gave us language to communicate and connect with others. Discuss Genesis 2:19-20 and how Adam named the animals.
Oral language: collaborative discussiondiscussionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Set up writer's notebooks and establish writing workshop routines. Learn about the writing process stages.
Writing process: understanding the stageshands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Assess current handwriting skills and introduce cursive or refined manuscript expectations for the year.
Handwriting: letter formation reviewpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review complete sentences and identify the four sentence types: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
Grammar: sentence typesgameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review capitalization rules for proper nouns, sentence beginnings, and the pronoun 'I'. Practice with biblical names.
Mechanics: capitalization reviewworksheetClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review common, proper, and possessive nouns. Identify nouns in Bible verses and create noun collections.
Grammar: nouns review and expansionhands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review verbs and explore action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs through active games.
Grammar: verb typesgameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that subjects and verbs must agree in number. Practice matching singular subjects with singular verbs and plural with plural.
Grammar: subject-verb agreementpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Introduce the year's spelling approach using patterns and word study. Begin with short vowel review.
Spelling: patterns and strategiesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice writing complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement. Focus on clarity and completeness.
Writing: sentence constructionpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn active listening strategies and why listening well honors others. Practice with partner conversations about favorite Bible stories.
Oral language: active listeningdiscussionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn and practice rules for collaborative discussions: taking turns, staying on topic, and building on others' ideas.
Oral language: discussion rulespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice asking thoughtful questions to deepen understanding and clarify confusion during discussions.
Oral language: asking questionsgameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn techniques for speaking clearly at an understandable pace. Practice with show-and-tell presentations.
Oral language: clear speechpresentationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn how to come to discussions prepared by reading, thinking, and bringing ideas. Practice with a simple topic.
Oral language: preparation for discussiondiscussionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn narrative structure: beginning (introduction), middle (events), and end (conclusion). Map familiar Bible stories.
Writing: narrative structurehands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn and practice using temporal words (first, next, then, finally, after, before) to sequence narrative events clearly.
Writing: temporal transitionspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to develop characters through actions, thoughts, and dialogue. Begin planning a personal narrative.
Writing: character developmentplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice writing descriptive settings using sensory details. Describe places from personal experience.
Writing: setting descriptionpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Draft the beginning of a personal narrative, establishing characters, setting, and the situation.
Writing: narrative draftingdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn how to write dialogue with correct punctuation. Study examples from favorite books and Bible stories.
Writing: dialogue basicsexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice using quotation marks and commas in dialogue. Learn speaker tag placement.
Mechanics: quotation marks in dialoguepracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to use descriptive details and actions to show what's happening rather than just telling. Add details to narrative drafts.
Writing: descriptive detailsrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Continue drafting the middle of personal narratives, including dialogue and elaborated events.
Writing: narrative developmentdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to write satisfying conclusions that provide closure. Complete narrative drafts.
Writing: narrative conclusionsdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the difference between revising (improving ideas) and editing (fixing errors). Use a checklist to revise narratives.
Writing: revision processrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice giving and receiving helpful feedback on writing. Conduct peer conferences with partners.
Writing: peer conferencingcollaborationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Edit narratives for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Use editing marks.
Writing: editing for conventionseditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Create final published copies of narratives with neat handwriting or typing. Add illustrations if desired.
Writing: publishinghands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Share published narratives with the class using Author's Chair. Practice speaking clearly and listening respectfully.
Oral language: presentationpresentationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the difference between concrete nouns (things we can touch) and abstract nouns (ideas, feelings, qualities).
Grammar: abstract nouns introductionexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Identify abstract nouns in Bible verses: love, hope, faith, grace, courage, peace, joy. Discuss their meanings.
Grammar: abstract nouns in contextdiscussionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Find and collect abstract nouns from reading materials. Create an abstract noun word bank.
Grammar: identifying abstract nounsgameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice using abstract nouns in sentences to express complex ideas and emotions.
Writing: using abstract nounspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Write short poems or sentences about abstract nouns like kindness, patience, or wisdom.
Writing: creative use of abstract nounscreative writingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review simple verb tenses: past, present, and future. Create a timeline showing verb tense changes.
Grammar: simple verb tensesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn patterns for forming regular past tense verbs (add -ed). Practice with common verbs.
Grammar: regular past tensepracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn common irregular verbs (go/went, eat/ate, see/saw). Create an irregular verb reference chart.
Grammar: irregular verbshands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice forming future tense using 'will' and 'going to'. Write predictions about the future.
Grammar: future tensepracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to maintain consistent verb tense within a paragraph. Edit writing samples for tense errors.
Grammar: verb tense consistencyeditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the purpose and structure of informative writing. Examine examples from nonfiction books and articles.
Writing: informative text structureexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Choose informative writing topics related to God's creation or biblical times. Narrow topics to manageable size.
Writing: topic selectionplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to gather facts, definitions, and details from books and approved websites. Take simple notes.
Research: gathering informationresearchClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Use graphic organizers to sort facts into categories. Plan the structure of informative paragraphs.
Writing: organizing informationplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to write engaging introductions that name the topic and grab the reader's attention.
Writing: informative introductionspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to include clear definitions of key terms in informative writing. Practice writing student-friendly definitions.
Writing: definitions in textpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review the difference between facts and opinions. Ensure informative writing includes only facts.
Writing: using facts appropriatelygameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn linking words and phrases for informative writing (also, another, for example, because, in addition).
Writing: linking wordsexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Draft body paragraphs of informative texts, including facts, definitions, and relevant details.
Writing: informative developmentdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to write conclusions that restate the main idea and provide closure. Complete informative drafts.
Writing: informative conclusionsdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Revise informative texts for clarity and organization. Ensure facts support the main topic.
Writing: revision for clarityrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Identify places where more facts or details would strengthen the writing. Add information as needed.
Writing: elaborationrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Edit informative texts for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Writing: editing conventionseditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Create final published copies of informative texts. Consider adding diagrams or illustrations.
Writing: publishinghands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Present informative texts to classmates, teaching them about the topic. Practice formal presentation skills.
Oral language: formal presentationpresentationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review adjectives as words that describe nouns. Identify adjectives in sentences and texts.
Grammar: identifying adjectivesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to use adjectives that appeal to the five senses. Describe items from God's creation.
Writing: sensory adjectivespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to form comparative (-er, more) and superlative (-est, most) adjectives. Practice with examples.
Grammar: comparative adjectivespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn conventional adjective order (opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material). Practice ordering adjectives correctly.
Grammar: adjective orderpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Replace overused adjectives (good, nice, bad) with more precise choices. Revise writing with stronger adjectives.
Writing: precise word choicerevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Identify adverbs in sentences.
Grammar: identifying adverbsexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that adverbs answer how, when, or where. Sort adverbs into categories.
Grammar: adverb typesgameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to choose correctly between adjectives and adverbs based on what word is being described.
Grammar: adjective vs. adverbpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs (more carefully, most carefully). Practice in sentences.
Grammar: comparative adverbspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Add adverbs to writing to make actions more specific and interesting. Revise sentences with adverbs.
Writing: using adverbs effectivelypracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the structure of opinion writing: introduction with opinion, reasons, and conclusion. Examine examples.
Writing: opinion structureexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Select appropriate opinion topics (favorite books, best ways to serve, important character traits). State clear opinions.
Writing: opinion topic selectionplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to support opinions with clear, logical reasons. Brainstorm multiple reasons for chosen opinions.
Writing: supporting reasonsplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Write strong introductions that clearly state the opinion and grab the reader's attention.
Writing: opinion introductionsdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to organize reasons in a logical order (strongest first or last). Plan the body of opinion pieces.
Writing: organizing reasonsplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Draft body paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on one reason. Include examples and details.
Writing: developing reasonsdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn linking words for opinion writing (because, therefore, since, for example, in addition). Use them to connect ideas.
Writing: opinion linking wordspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Strengthen reasons with specific examples and evidence. Add supporting details to opinion drafts.
Writing: supporting with evidencerevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Write conclusions that restate the opinion and leave readers convinced. Complete opinion drafts.
Writing: opinion conclusionsdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Revise opinion pieces for clear reasoning and strong support. Ensure logical organization.
Writing: revision of opinionsrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Conduct peer conferences on opinion pieces. Give and receive constructive feedback.
Writing: peer conferencingcollaborationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Edit opinion pieces for spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.
Writing: editingeditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Create final published versions of opinion pieces with neat handwriting or typing.
Writing: publishinghands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Prepare to present opinion pieces orally. Practice speaking clearly with facts and relevant details.
Oral language: preparing presentationspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Present opinion pieces to the class. Practice formal speaking and active listening.
Oral language: formal presentationpresentationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review pronouns as words that take the place of nouns. Identify subject and object pronouns.
Grammar: pronoun typesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and gender. Practice matching pronouns correctly.
Grammar: pronoun agreementpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn possessive pronouns (my, mine, your, yours, his, her, hers, its, our, ours, their, theirs). Use them correctly.
Grammar: possessive pronounspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves). Use appropriately.
Grammar: reflexive pronounspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to use pronouns clearly so readers know what noun they replace. Revise unclear pronoun references.
Writing: clear pronoun userevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review simple sentences and learn the difference between compound and complex sentences.
Grammar: sentence typesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn FANBOYS conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Use them to create compound sentences.
Grammar: coordinating conjunctionspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn common subordinating conjunctions (because, although, since, when, if, while). Create complex sentences.
Grammar: subordinating conjunctionspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice combining short, choppy sentences into compound and complex sentences for better flow.
Writing: sentence varietypracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Use compound and complex sentences in writing to create variety and express complex ideas.
Writing: applying sentence varietydraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review comma use in dates, addresses, and series. Practice with examples.
Mechanics: comma reviewpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to use commas before coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences. Practice placement.
Mechanics: commas in compound sentencespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to use commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses. Practice identifying introductory elements.
Mechanics: commas with introductionspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review and practice using commas correctly in dialogue with quotation marks.
Mechanics: commas in dialoguepracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Edit writing samples and own work for correct comma usage. Use editing marks.
Mechanics: editing for commaseditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that every syllable has one vowel sound. Practice counting syllables in words.
Spelling: syllable awarenessexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn common syllable division patterns (VC/CV, V/CV, VC/V). Practice dividing words.
Spelling: syllable divisionpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn about closed syllables (short vowel) and open syllables (long vowel). Sort words by syllable type.
Spelling: syllable typesword studyClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review and practice complex vowel patterns (vowel teams, diphthongs, r-controlled). Spell words with these patterns.
Spelling: vowel patternspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review multiple spelling strategies: sound it out, look for patterns, divide into syllables, use word parts. Practice applying strategies.
Spelling: strategy applicationpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn common prefixes (re-, un-, pre-, dis-, mis-) and their meanings. Build words with prefixes.
Spelling: prefixesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn common suffixes (-ful, -less, -ness, -ment, -ly) and their meanings. Build words with suffixes.
Spelling: suffixesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn spelling rules for adding suffixes: drop e, double consonant, change y to i. Practice applying rules.
Spelling: suffix rulespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice adding both prefixes and suffixes to root words. Understand how affixes change meaning.
Spelling: multiple affixesword studyClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Spell words with prefixes and suffixes correctly. Use affixes to build vocabulary.
Spelling: affix applicationpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that research helps us understand God's world better. Discuss the research process.
Research: understanding the processdiscussionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to choose focused research questions. Turn broad topics into specific questions.
Research: question formationplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to identify appropriate sources for research: books, encyclopedias, approved websites. Evaluate source reliability.
Research: source selectionexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to take simple notes in own words. Practice recording key facts and details.
Research: note-takingpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Sort notes into categories. Organize information to answer research questions.
Research: organizing informationplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Conduct research on chosen topics related to biblical times or God's creation. Take organized notes.
Research: information gatheringresearchClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Use notes to draft short research reports with introduction, facts, and conclusion.
Writing: research writingdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn simple ways to tell where information came from. List sources used in research.
Research: basic citationpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Prepare to present research findings orally. Create simple visual aids if desired.
Oral language: research presentation prepplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Present research projects to the class with facts and relevant details. Practice clear speech.
Oral language: formal presentationpresentationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Assess current handwriting legibility and fluency. Set personal handwriting goals.
Handwriting: self-assessmentassessmentClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice proper formation of cursive letters or refine manuscript letters. Focus on problem letters.
Handwriting: letter formationpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →If learning cursive, practice connecting letters smoothly. If manuscript, focus on consistent spacing.
Handwriting: fluencypracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice writing at an appropriate speed while maintaining legibility. Copy passages neatly.
Handwriting: speed developmentpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Use best handwriting to copy a favorite Bible verse or write a short paragraph.
Handwriting: applicationhands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the layout of the keyboard. Identify home row keys and proper finger placement.
Keyboarding: keyboard familiarityexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice typing home row keys (ASDF JKL;) with proper finger placement.
Keyboarding: home rowpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to type top row and bottom row keys with correct fingers. Practice letter combinations.
Keyboarding: all letter keyspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice typing simple sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation.
Keyboarding: sentence typingpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Type a short paragraph about a chosen topic. Focus on accuracy over speed.
Keyboarding: paragraph typingpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Read and discuss various types of poetry. Notice how poets use language creatively to express ideas.
Reading: poetry analysisexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Explore rhyme schemes in poetry. Write rhyming couplets about God's creation.
Writing: rhyming poetrycreative writingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn about haiku structure (5-7-5 syllables). Write haiku poems about nature.
Writing: haikucreative writingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Create acrostic poems using biblical words or character traits (FAITH, LOVE, HOPE).
Writing: acrostic poetrycreative writingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice reading poetry aloud with expression. Present poems to the class.
Oral language: expressive readingpresentationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the difference between telling and showing in writing. Practice showing emotions and actions.
Writing: showing vs. tellingpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice using all five senses in descriptions. Describe objects using sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
Writing: sensory languagepracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to use similes (like, as) and simple metaphors to create vivid comparisons.
Writing: figurative languageexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Write detailed descriptions of favorite places. Use spatial organization and sensory details.
Writing: place descriptiondraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Describe people using physical details, actions, and personality traits. Create character sketches.
Writing: character descriptiondraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the five parts of a friendly letter: heading, greeting, body, closing, signature. Examine examples.
Writing: friendly letter formatexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review comma use in letter greetings and closings. Practice proper punctuation.
Mechanics: commas in letterspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Write friendly letters to classmates, family members, or pen pals. Share news and ask questions.
Writing: friendly letter compositiondraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn the importance of gratitude. Write thank you notes expressing appreciation.
Writing: thank you notesdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn proper envelope format with addresses. Practice addressing envelopes neatly.
Writing: envelope addressinghands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that prepositions show relationships between nouns and other words. Identify common prepositions.
Grammar: identifying prepositionsexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn that prepositional phrases begin with prepositions and end with nouns or pronouns (objects).
Grammar: prepositional phrasespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice using prepositions that show where (in, on, under, above, beside, between). Act out prepositional phrases.
Grammar: location prepositionsgameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn prepositions that show when (before, after, during, until). Use them in sentences.
Grammar: time prepositionspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Add prepositional phrases to writing to provide more detail and clarity.
Writing: using prepositional phrasespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to form singular possessives by adding apostrophe + s ('s). Practice with examples.
Mechanics: singular possessivespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to form plural possessives: add apostrophe after s for regular plurals (dogs'); add 's for irregular plurals (children's).
Mechanics: plural possessivespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn to distinguish between possessives (showing ownership) and plurals (showing more than one). Practice choosing correctly.
Mechanics: possessive vs. pluralpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review possessive pronouns (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) that don't use apostrophes.
Grammar: possessive pronounsreviewClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Practice using possessive nouns and pronouns correctly in writing. Edit for possessive errors.
Writing: applying possessiveseditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn multiple revision strategies: adding details, deleting unnecessary information, rearranging for clarity, replacing weak words.
Writing: revision techniquesexplorationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Revise writing for sentence variety. Combine short sentences; break up long, confusing ones.
Writing: sentence fluencyrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Replace overused, vague words with precise, interesting vocabulary. Use thesaurus appropriately.
Writing: word choicerevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Revise for logical organization. Add transition words to improve flow between ideas.
Writing: organizationrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Develop personal writing voice. Revise to make writing sound natural and engaging.
Writing: voice developmentrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review all parts of speech learned: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions. Identify in sentences.
Grammar: parts of speech reviewreviewClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review simple, compound, and complex sentences. Practice creating each type.
Grammar: sentence structure reviewpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review subject-verb agreement and verb tense consistency. Practice in sentences and paragraphs.
Grammar: agreement and tensepracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Apply all grammar skills while writing. Edit writing samples for grammar errors.
Grammar: application in writingeditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Play review games covering all grammar concepts learned this year.
Grammar: comprehensive reviewgameClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review all capitalization rules: sentences, proper nouns, titles, pronoun I. Practice identifying and correcting errors.
Mechanics: capitalization reviewpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review end punctuation and all comma rules learned. Practice in sentences and paragraphs.
Mechanics: punctuation reviewpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review quotation marks in dialogue and apostrophes in contractions and possessives. Practice correct usage.
Mechanics: quotation marks and apostrophespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Edit passages for all mechanics and conventions errors. Use editing marks correctly.
Mechanics: comprehensive editingeditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Learn proofreading strategies. Practice carefully checking own writing for errors.
Writing: proofreading skillspracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review complex vowel patterns and consonant patterns learned this year. Sort and spell words.
Spelling: pattern reviewword studyClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review syllabication rules and common prefixes/suffixes. Practice dividing and spelling multi-syllable words.
Spelling: syllables and affixespracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review spelling rules for adding suffixes. Practice applying rules to spell words correctly.
Spelling: rules applicationpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review high-frequency words and important content vocabulary. Practice spelling grade-level words.
Spelling: vocabulary masterypracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review all spelling strategies learned. Practice applying strategies to spell unfamiliar words.
Spelling: strategy reviewpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Select a text type (narrative, informative, or opinion) for a final polished piece. Choose a meaningful topic.
Writing: project planningplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Use graphic organizers to plan writing thoroughly. Gather information or details needed.
Writing: detailed planningplanningClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Draft the culminating piece, applying all writing skills learned this year. Focus on organization and development.
Writing: draftingdraftingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Revise drafts for content, organization, word choice, and sentence fluency. Conduct peer conferences.
Writing: revisionrevisionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Carefully edit for all grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Proofread multiple times.
Writing: editingeditingClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Create final published versions of culminating pieces. Use best handwriting or typing.
Writing: publishinghands-onClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Prepare to present final pieces to an audience. Practice speaking clearly with confidence.
Oral language: presentation preparationpracticeClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Present final writing pieces to family or classmates. Celebrate growth as writers.
Oral language: formal presentationpresentationClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Review writing and language arts work from throughout the year. Reflect on growth and learning.
Metacognition: self-reflectionreflectionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Discuss how language is God's gift and how we can use it to honor Him. Set goals for continued growth.
Biblical integration: purpose of languagediscussionClick to view this day's Language Arts lesson →Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!