Category Archives: Level Three Lessons

“Winter in Canada” Level 3 (ALL)
Canadian Content. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level 7.6

This lesson plan consists of a 6-paragraph 359 word text – a light-hearted look at how Canadians cope with winter. It’s a great way to introduce the topic of the season in general and opens up many lines of discussion. Following the text is an exercise matching winter idioms – students match the meaning in Column A to the idioms in Column B. Fun to do as a class, but can also be done in groups, or individually. Students are then asked to choose 4 of the idioms and write their own sentences. The third part of the lesson unit is a great “Brainstorming Exercise” where students work together to solve winter problems – e.g. where to get information on the weather, what to do if you have an exam and there’s a blizzard outside, etc. This is a great way to practice writing simple sentences. One page has the “problems” and the second sheet has the chart for “solutions”. Teacher answer sheets for both activities are included. Price: $1.99 Cdn. Delivered as a PDF file.

“Ontario’s Provincial Government” Level 3 (ALL)
Canadian Content. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level 7.8

This lesson plan consists of a 596-word text written in question-and-answer format on how Ontario’s provincial government is structured. It includes a worksheet with a question formation exercise using the information students have read in the text. This section of the lesson plan can be used at any time. The second section consists of a chart of Canada’s three levels of government and can be completed as a class or individual activity. This is also appropriate to use at any time. The third section directly concerns Ontario provincial elections. It is tied to an information brochure on the Ontario Elections website (URL provided in the lesson plan) that can be used online or be printed for class use. This lesson plan unit is extensive enough to cover several periods of classes. The reading level of the text is 7.8. Sources used available on demand by e-mailing LPC. Price: $3.99 Cdn. Delivered as a PDF file.

“Outstanding Canadians – Terry Fox” Level 3 (ALL)
Canadian Content. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: See below.

This lesson plan unit has two reading texts about Terry Fox and how he has inspired Canadians. Part 1 includes a numbered seven-paragraph text (level 7.6), a vocabulary list, a Fast Facts section, and an exercise for putting facts as they appeared in the text in correct order. Part 2 includes a seven-paragraph text (level 7.1), vocabulary list and a writing exercise about cause and effect in relation to what the students have learned by reading the texts. Also included is a group activity that prompts students to discuss and record their impressions of Terry Fox. Teachers’ answer sheets are included. Sources used available on demand by e-mailing LPC. Price: $2.99 Cdn. Delivered as a PDF file.

“Let’s Vote!” Level 3 (ALL)
Canadian Content. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level 7.1

Level 3 – This Lesson Plan Unit consists of a reading text of 555 words that describes the basic procedure of voting in a federal election in Canada. The reading level is 7.1. The lesson plan comes with vocabulary lists and a fill-in-the-blank exercise in the form of a letter written home by a new Canadian voting for the first time. Answer sheets for the teacher’s use are included. The lesson plan is illustrated with graphics or photos that print well in black and white. Price: $2.99 Cdn. Delivered as a PDF file.

“How Canada’s Government Works” Level 3 (ALL)
Canadian Content. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level 7.8

Level 3 – This Lesson Plan Unit consists of a reading text of 551 words that is written in a question and answer format describing the basic structure of Canada’s federal government. The reading level is 7.8. The lesson plan comes with a Jeopardy-like comprehension exercise that asks students to formulate questions based on information from the text. Also included are two research activities that may be completed using the Internet or as a teacher-guided exercise. Answer sheets for the teacher’s use are included. The lesson plan is illustrated with graphics or photos that print well in black and white. Price: $2.99 Cdn. Delivered as a PDF file.