Lesson Plan for Year 3 - Language Arts - Listening and Speaking Skills

**Year 3 Language Arts Lesson Plan: Listening and Speaking Skills** **Lesson Title:** Developing Listening and Speaking Skills **Grade Level:** Year 3 **Subject:** Language Arts **Duration:** 60 minutes **Objective:** - To improve students' active listening skills. - To enhance students' speaking abilities by participating in group discussions and giving clear, concise answers. **Materials Needed:** - Storybook (age-appropriate) - Flashcards with pictures - Audio recording with a clear narration - Whiteboard and markers - Paper and coloured pencils - Mini whiteboards and markers for students - Sticky notes **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Begin with a friendly greeting and a brief discussion about the importance of listening and speaking in our daily lives. - Explain the objectives of the lesson. - Show the students the storybook and ask them if they recognise the title or have read it before. 2. **Activity 1: Listening to a Story (15 minutes)** - Read the chosen storybook aloud to the class. Emphasise expressive reading, maintaining eye contact, and pausing to check for understanding. - Encourage active listening by asking predictive questions before and during reading (e.g., “What do you think will happen next?”). 3. **Activity 2: Comprehension Check (10 minutes)** - After finishing the story, ask the students comprehension questions: - “Who were the main characters in the story?” - “What was the problem in the story?” - “How was the problem solved?” - Encourage students to answer in full sentences. 4. **Activity 3: Group Discussion (10 minutes)** - Divide the students into small groups. - Give each group a set of flashcards with pictures related to the story. - Ask the groups to discuss how each picture relates to the story. - Have each group share their thoughts with the class. Promote speaking in turns and respectful listening. 5. **Activity 4: Speaking Practice (10 minutes)** - Provide each student with a mini whiteboard and marker. - Call out different scenarios or feelings (e.g., happy, surprised, confused). - Ask students to draw a picture or write a word that represents that scenario or feeling. - Invite students to stand up, show their mini whiteboard, and explain what they drew or wrote. 6. **Closing Activity: Reflect and Share (5 minutes)** - Summarise the key points of the lesson. - Ask students to write one thing they learned about listening and speaking on a sticky note. - Collect the sticky notes and read out a few aloud to the class. 7. **Assessment:** - Observe students’ participation during discussion and speaking activities. - Use formative assessment by noting students' responses to comprehension questions and group discussions. - Review sticky notes for understanding and engagement. **Homework (Optional):** - Ask students to retell the story to a family member and note down any questions or comments from that family member for discussion in the next class. **Reflection:** - After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. - Note any students who may need additional support or enrichment activities.


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