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Primary Year 3 SK Scheme of Work
 Language Awareness lessons will focus specifically on the language taught in the unit. The Scheme of Work offers suggestions to teachers for
these lessons, but teachers are expected to plan these lessons based on the needs of their pupils. Teachers also expected to refer to the syllabus
which contains an overview of the language, vocabulary and the text types and other areas that are suitable for the grade.

 Every five lessons, pupils are asked to complete their learning diary at the end of the lesson. The learning diary is a place for them to reflect on
what they have learned recently (in approximately one week) as well as how they have performed in that learning. Based on this self-evaluation,
pupils set themselves informal goals for the next five lessons. Pupils will begin the year reflecting in a very basic way, and as the year progresses
they will develop these skills. Some pupils will develop these skills more than others, but all will gain from the use of higher order thinking skills
and a greater awareness of their own learning and the learning process. Pupils could use a separate notebook, or they could keep a section of
their regular notebook for this. The teacher can collect and review the learning diaries to see how pupils develop these skills and how they view
their learning and progress.
 At the end of every unit, pupils review and assess their learning in that unit. This self-assessment is guided using a worksheet which identifies the
language covered in the unit. Pupils can be asked at this point to review their learning diaries. This self-assessment should be completed in class
time, not given for homework. Pupils will need guidance from the teacher to complete it, especially in the first part of the year. The teacher should
collect the self-assessment worksheets and note common answers as well as any particular problems some pupils think they are having. Pupils’
skills in self-assessment will develop over the year and they may begin the year at a very basic level.
 Two lessons (Lessons 80 and 160) provide teachers with the opportunity to create Project-Based Learning (PBL) Lessons. These lessons provide
teachers with the content they need to prepare activities that incorporate project work and promote independent learning.

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