Course Description
In Grade 3, students continue to advance their academic English skills with greater independence and depth. They further develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities through a wide range of text genres, while strengthening their linguistic thinking through key reading strategies such as visualizing, summarizing, identifying main ideas and supporting details, drawing conclusions, and generalizing information.
Students learn to express opinions, give and follow instructions, and articulate their ideas clearly in short oral presentations. Writing instruction focuses on a variety of academic and creative genres, helping students become familiar with diverse text structures and the step-by-step process of developing an academic written work.
By the end of Grade 3, students demonstrate greater fluency and accuracy in using English. They are able to comprehend and produce more complex texts, participate confidently in academic discussions, and apply their language skills effectively in both academic settings and real-life contexts.
Learning Content
1. Genres
In Grade 3, students are exposed to a wide variety of text genres, including realistic fiction, folktales, poetry, plays, songs, science articles, biographical sketches, and photo journals. Through reading and analyzing these diverse genres, students develop the ability to comprehend content according to specific text structures, distinguish between literary and informational texts, and broaden their perspectives on the natural world, society, and human experiences.
2. Phonics
Students practice and apply advanced pronunciation rules, such as vowel combinations, silent letters, and the schwa sound. By recognizing and accurately pronouncing these patterns in academic vocabulary and subject-related content, students significantly improve their pronunciation, spelling, and reading fluency—supporting greater independence in reading comprehension.
2. Reading Strategies
The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills in reading, incorporating strategies such as visualizing, summarizing, drawing conclusions, comparing and contrasting, identifying main ideas and details, and generalizing information. Consistent practice with these strategies helps students gain deeper understanding of texts, ask thoughtful questions, make meaningful connections, and confidently share personal interpretations of what they read.
4. Thinking Maps
Students use thinking maps—such as bubble maps, double bubble maps, tree maps, and flow maps—to systematically organize information and ideas. Mastery of these visual tools enhances students’ ability to analyze, arrange, and present information logically and clearly, while also supporting effective writing and presentation skills.
5. Oral Language Projects
Through activities such as presentations, storytelling, and guided debate discussions, students strengthen their ability to use English in both academic and real-life contexts. They learn to articulate ideas clearly, listen actively, and respond to others—building confidence and collaborative skills within a learning community.
6. Writing Projects
Students engage in writing across multiple genres, including comparative essays, personal narratives, science reports, interviews, and opinion pieces. They learn to plan ideas, write clear sentences, use appropriate academic vocabulary, and structure well-organized paragraphs. These experiences help students establish a strong foundation in academic writing, enabling them to communicate effectively through written language in both schoolwork and everyday life.
Learning Methodology
To succeed in the Grade 3 ELA program, students need to be supported by effective teaching strategies and develop a broad set of essential learning skills. The program adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from literature, science, and social studies to help students use English in real-world contexts.
Teachers guide students in exploring a variety of texts through reading comprehension strategies such as summarizing, visualizing, and comparing, while also employing thinking maps to organize information clearly. Vocabulary and phonics instruction are embedded into reading, writing, and speaking activities, enabling students to develop well-rounded language skills.
Throughout the course, students are encouraged to cultivate independent learning habits, think critically, and express themselves clearly in both spoken and written forms. They are also expected to actively participate in discussions and collaborative exchanges in online forums.
In addition, students learn time management, content organization, and critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and connect knowledge to real-life contexts. These abilities not only help them complete academic tasks successfully but also establish a strong foundation for using English flexibly and effectively in modern learning environments.
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