MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 1- LESSON 1

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /d/.
FACTS/ TIPS: Every letter makes a sound.
Letter d is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: D says /d/ as in dove

/d/

ON YOUR OWN:
Say the name of the pictures, then write the letter for the sound you hear
at the beginning.

__________ _______________ _______________

READING
Read the story below.
Dan has a dog.
The dog loves to dig in the dirt.
One day while the dog was digging
he found a doll.
Dan took the doll and washed the dirt off of it.

VOCABULARY: Parts of a Book.

FACTS / TIPS: - Books are used for reading and writing.

- A book has different parts.

ON YOUR OWN:

Read the words in the boxes. Label the parts of the book.

Title Pages

Author Front cover

Spine
Back cover
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 1 - LESSON 2

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /d/.
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter d is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: D says /d/ as in dig

The boy digs a hole.

ON YOUR OWN
Say the name of the pictures, then circle the letter for the sound you hear
at the beginning.

________________ __________________ _________________

d a s m d s k p d
READING:

Donald is at the fair.

He wants to win a rubber duck for his
sister.
Donald decides to play „Throw the dart‟.
He throws the dart right on the red dot.
He wins!

GRAMMAR: PUNCTUATION MARKS -APOSTROPHE ( „ )

FACTS/ TIPS: - The apostrophe is used to show ownership.
- The apostrophe is placed after the singular noun followed
by an„s‟.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
The hat belongs to Ann. (Whose hat?)
Ann‟s hat

ON YOUR OWN: Rewrite each sentence using the apostrophe („)

1. The bag belongs to Dan. (Whose bag?)

_________________________________________

2. The chair belongs to Karen. (Whose chair?)

_________________________________________

3. The car belongs to Ben. (Whose car?)

_________________________________________
COMPREHENSION: FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

FACT / TIP : Instructions

are followed to get a
particular outcome /
result.

ON YOUR OWN:
Read the instructions and complete the activity.

Colour the plate green. Colour the grapes purple.

Colour the crab brown. Colour the mustard yellow.

Colour the table blue. Colour the flower pink.

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HOMEWORK:
Rewrite using the apostrophe („)
1. The house belongs to Jack. (Whose house?)_____________________

2. The pen belongs to Darla. (Whose pen?)________________________

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT - LITERACY

WEEK 1- LESSON 3

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /d/.
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter d is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: D says /d/ as in duck.

duck

ON YOUR OWN
Draw a line from each picture to the correct word below.

den dad drive

 VOCABULARY: Parts of a Book
Fact / Tip: Each part of the book is important.

The front cover is the front of the The back cover is the back of the
book. book.

The spine holds the book together. The title of the book is the name of
the book.

ON YOUR OWN:
1. Where is the title of the book found?
A. On the back cover.
B. On the front cover.

2. What holds the pages of a book together?

A. The title.
B. The spine
GRAMMAR: PUNCTUATION MARK- APOSTROPHE („)
FACTS / TIPS: - The apostrophe is used to show ownership.
- The apostrophe is placed after a singular noun followed
by „s‟.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
The beak of the bird. (Whose beak?)
The bird‟s beak.

ON YOUR OWN: Use the apostrophe and rewrite each sentence.

1. The party is for Haley. (Whose party?)

___________________________________________

2. The paws of the dog. (Whose paws?)

__________________________________________

3. The dress of the dancer. (Whose dress?)

__________________________________________
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM3

SUBJECT - LITERACY

WEEK 1- LESSON 4

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /d/.
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter d is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: D says /d/ as in doll.

duck d doll

ON YOUR OWN

Put an x on each picture that begin with /d/ sound in its name.
READING COMPREHENSION: “Following Instructions”
Use the colour key and colour the picture
Colour Key
1 = green 2 = purple 3 = brown
4 = pink 5 = blue 6 = yellow

COMPOSITION:
It was the most beautiful kite in the sky at the Easter fair. Write to your
friend and describe the kite you got for Easter.
Description Guide

Colour or Colours Size, Shape and Steps of making it

Design
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: READING
WEEK 1 - REVIEW

TOPIC: Words with consonant sound - /d/

Trace the letter d. write on the line.

Name each picture. Write the beginning sound under each picture. /d/.
Follow the instructions and complete the activity.

1. Colour the boy‟s bicycle in green.

2. Colour the girl‟s bicycle in yellow.
3. Colour both baskets in orange.
4. Colour the boy‟s pants blue and his shirt in purple.
5. Colour the girl‟s pants red and her shirt pink.
6. Colour both of the children's hair in black.

Draw and colour a picture of the kite you had for Easter.
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT - LITERACY

WEEK 2 - LESSON 1

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / j /.
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter j is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: J says /j/ as in jam.

Jj
ON YOUR OWN
Say the name of the pictures and write the letter that makes the
beginning sound.

jet jump
_________________ __________________
READING
Read the story below.
Jack loves to jump.
He has a toy jet that he plays with.
Jack would run and jump then throw his jet up in the
air.
The jet flies high in the sky.
VOCABULARY: Parts of a Book
FACT / TIP: Each part of the book is important.

Parts of a book. Function

Author The author is the person who writes
the story in the book
Illustrator The illustrator is the person that did
drawings and pictures used in the
book to help tell the story
Illustrations Illustrations are pictures, drawings,
charts, etc; that are used in books.
Illustrations help to tell the story
better.
Pages A book has more than one page.
On the pages, the story is written
and the pictures are placed.
 ON YOUR OWN: Study the book and fill in the information.

Title: ___________________________

Author:_________________________

Illustrator:_______________________
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 2 - LESSON 2

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / j /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter j is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: J says /j/ as in jellyfish.

Jj
ON YOUR OWN
Say the name of the pictures. Circle the letter for the sound you hear at
the beginning.

________________ __________________ _________________

e j k h t j j d s
VOCABULARY: Parts of a Book
Fact / Tip: Each part of the book is important.

ON YOUR OWN: Study the book and fill in

the information.

Name of the book.

___________________________

Who wrote the book?

____________________________

Who drew the pictures?

___________________

GRAMMAR: Adjectives
FACTS / TIPS: - Adjectives are used to describe nouns.
- More than one object can be compared.
- When comparing two things „er‟ is added to the word
used to describe the noun.
- When the noun is one syllable and has a vowel before the
last letter, double the last letter, then add „er‟.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Nouns Adjective 1st Degree Adjective 2nd Degree
Ray has a cake.
Sally also has a cake
but they are not the
same size.

.
Ray has a big cake Sally has a bigger
cake
big bigger

ON YOUR OWN: Write the adjective in the 2nd Degree.

Nouns Adjective 1st Degree Adjective 2nd Degree

Leo Chris

Both boys are fat

Leo is fat. Chris is_______________
fat

Ann Jan

Both girls are thin. Ann is thin. Jan is _______

thin
 HOMEWORK:
Write adjectives in the 2nd Degree.
- Doubling the last letter
- Then adding „er‟.

Nouns Adjective 1st Degree Adjective 2nd Degree

The sun was hot on On Wednesday it was

Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday.
hot _______________

Ann Jan
Ann is slim. But Jan is
Both women are slim.
slim
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 2 - LESSON 3

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /j/
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter j is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: J says /j/ as in jar.

/j/
ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures below and say their names. Write the letter „j‟ if you
hear the / j / sound.

__ail __oker ___en

 VOCABULARY: Parts of a Book
Fact / Tip: Each part of the book is important.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE :

*The illustrator for the book is Brenda Lee.

* The illustrations help to tell that the story is about a mermaid.

ON YOUR OWN: Study the cover of the book then answer the questions.

1. Who is the illustrator of this

book?
_________________________________

2. What is the story about?

___________________________________
 COMPREHENSION: Following Instructions.
FACT /TIP: Maps are used to give instructions to find places.

1. Put an X on the place where we borrow books.

2. Colour Cat Street in brown.

3. Make the empty box a parking lot. Draw 2 cars.

GRAMMAR: Comparison of Adjectives

An adjective is a word used to describe a noun.
FACTS / TIPS: - Adjectives are used to describe nouns.
- More than one object can be compared.
- When comparing two things „er‟ is added to the word
used to describe the noun.
- When the adjective ends with two consonants or a vowel
just add „er‟ to form the 2nd Degree.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Nouns Adjective 1st Degree Adjective 2nd Degree
. .

The yellow pencil is The red pencil is

short ______________
Yellow Red
Both pencils are short
short

ON YOUR OWN: Write the adjective in the 2nd Degree.

Nouns Adjective 1st Degree Adjective 2nd Degree

Tree 1 Tree 2
Tree 1 is tall Tree 2 is ______________
Both trees are tall
tall

HOMEWORK: Write the adjective in the 2nd Degree.

Nouns Adjective 1st Degree Adjective 2nd Degree

Ted Dan Dan runs fast. Ted runs _______

fast
high
long
nice
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET -TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 2 - LESSON 4

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /j/
FACT/ TIP: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter j is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: J says /j/ as in jar.

/j/
ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures, read the sentences and circle the word that
completes each sentence.
The funny clown can __________ five throw
balls at once. juggle
jump

Jack loves to wear blue ____________. shirt

jacket
jeans
 READING

jam jockey joy jelly jewels

Read the sentences below.

1. Mother picked the guavas and made jam.

2. The jockey has a beautiful horse.

3. The children shout for joy as they danced.

4. Sam loves peanut butter and jelly.

5. Mother gave Lisa all her jewels.

COMPOSITION:
It was the most beautiful kite in the sky at the Easter fair. Write to your
friend and describe the kite you got for Easter.
My Easter kite.
Look back at Week 1 at the ideas you listed.

________________was all excited to fly _________ kite.

It had many colours such as _________, ___________,_________,_________
and __________.
It was made in the shape of a __________________. It was a _______ kite.
My dad and I made the kite by _______________, _______________________,
____________________, _____________________ and ______________________.
My kite was the ______________kite at the Easter fair.
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 2 - REVIEW

TOPIC: Consonant Sound „j‟

Complete the activities.
Look at the pictures and say their names. If the beginning sound is/j/,
draw a line from the picture to the star in the middle.

Spell these words

jam jelly jockey

joke joy January

Use the words in the boxes below and label the book.

author illustration

illustrator title

Read the instructions below and complete the activity.

1. Colour two apples in orange. 5. Colour four apples in yellow.

2. Colour three apples in green. 6. Colour five apples in red.
3. Colour the tree trunk in brown. 7. Colour the treetop in green.
4. Write one sentence about the apple tree.
______________________________________________________________
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 3 - LESSON 1

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /h/
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter h is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: H says /h/ as in hat.

/h/
ON YOUR OWN
Say the words below. Circle the words that begin with the /h/ sound.

hand jeep ham

_________________ __________________ ________________
READING
Read the rhyme and circle the /h/ words.

Harry was in a hurry after lunch.

He gobbled the last piece of ham.

He ran out the door to play hide and seek.

VOCABULARY: Sight words.

Read and spell the words below.

what open thank took

when round think walk

number turn over show

1. What is your name?

2. Mother asked Kim to think about the story.

3. The goat jumped over the fence.

4. Harry took his dog for a walk.

HOMEWORK: Use the words in the box and write one sentence for each.

show number turn

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 3 - LESSON 2

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / h /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter h is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: H says /h/ as in ham

/h/
ON YOUR OWN
Circle all the words with the /h/ sound.

happy boat hide side

hip pop soft hard
READING: Read the sentences and circle the words with /h/.
1. The hunter trapped the lion in a net.

2. Jack hid from his father behind the hut.

3. The sun was very hot yesterday.

4. “Hurry up!” Tim shouted.

5. The house is very big.

GRAMMAR: Adjectives
FACTS / TIPS: - Adjectives are used to describe nouns.
- More than one object can be compared.
- When comparing three or more things „est‟ is added to
the word used to describe the noun.
- When the noun is one syllable and has a vowel before the
last letter, double the last letter, then add „est‟.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Nouns Adjective 1st Adjective 2nd Adjective 3rd
Degree Degree Degree
Ann, Sally and
Mia each has
a cake but
they are not
the same size.

Sally has a bigger Mia has the

Ann has a big
cake biggest cake
cake.
of them all.

big bigger biggest

ON YOUR OWN: Write the adjective in the 3rd Degree.
Nouns Adjective 1st Adjective 2nd Adjective 3rd
Degree Degree Degree

Leo Chris

Tod Leo is fat. Chris is fatter. Tod is the __

fat fatter

Ann

Ann is thin. Mary is the_____

Jan is _______
Jan Mary
thin thinner
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HOMEWORK:
Write adjectives in the 3rd Degree.
-Doubling the last letter -Then add „est‟.
Adjective 1st Adjective 2nd
Degree Degree

Sunday

On Tuesday it
The sun was was the
On Monday it
hot on Sunday ________.
Monday Tuesday was hotter.
hot hotter
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 3 - LESSON 3

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /h/
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter h is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: H says /h/ as in head

/h/
ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures, say their names. Circle the letter that makes /h/
sound.

house hill honey

VOCABULARY- Say the words below.

save
touch
push
help

GRAMMAR: Comparison of Adjectives

FACT / TIP: - When the adjective ends with two consonants or a vowel just
add „est‟ to form the 3rd Degree.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Nouns Adjective 1st Adjective 2nd Adjective 3rd
Degree Degree Degree
.

The yellow The red pencil is The blue pencil is

pencil is short shorter the _________

short shorter shortest

ON YOUR OWN: Write the adjective in the 3rd Degree.
Nouns Adjective 1st Adjective 2nd Adjective 3rd
Degree Degree Degree

Tree 1

Tree 2
Tree 1 is tall Tree 2 is taller. Tree 3 is the
_____

Tree 3

tall taller

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HOMEWORK: Write the adjective in the 3rd Degree.

Nouns Adjective 1st Adjective 2nd Adjective 3rd

Degree Degree Degree

Ted Dan Jim Dan runs faster.

Jim runs fast. Ted runs the
fast faster
high higher
long longer
nice nice
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET- TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 3 - LESSON 4

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /h/
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter h is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: H says /h/ as in happy

/h/

ON YOUR OWN:
Look at the pictures, read the sentences and circle the correct /h/ word
to complete each.
The mole dug a _________. hill
hole
hope

Sally got a pretty____________ for her birthday. hole

home

horse
READING COMPREHENSION: Fact and Details. Read the story.
Bluebird is very sad. He cannot find his mom.

He is lost. He needs help.

He sees a ladybug and asks for help.

The ladybug helps him.

His mom was in another tree.

He is happy now.

Questions

1. Which bird was sad?

a. A hawk. b. A bluebird. c. A yellow bird.

2. Why was the bird sad?

a. It was hungry. b. It was sleepy. c. It lost its mom.

3. Who helped the bird out?

a. A little boy. b. A dove. c. A ladybug.

COMPOSITION: A fun day out.

It was a bright sunny day to go on a picnic. Write about an outing you

went on.

Draw a picture of you and your friends/family on a picnic or a fun outing.

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 3 - REVIEW

Complete the activities.

Colour the pictures that have/h/ in their name.
Choose the correct adjective to complete each sentence.
1. Mary is _______________ than Jane.
( tall, taller, tallest)

2. Mother has two pies, she gives Ken the ______________one.

( big, bigger, biggest)

3. Jack is the ___________boy in his class.

(short, shorter, shortest)

4. Sunday was ____________ than Saturday.

(hot, hotter, hottest)

Read the passage and answer the following questions.

Dave and Jane went to the lake. Kim was at the lake too.
Kim‟s mom baked a big cake for her to take.
Dave, Jane and Kim went under the tent where there was no sun.
The sun could melt the icing on the cake.
They each take a piece and enjoy their treat.
Yummy!!!

Questions
1. Who went to the lake?

2. What did they have to eat?

3. Why did they go under the tent?

__________________________________________________________________
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 4: LESSON 1

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /f/
FACTS / TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter f is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: F says /f/ as in fox

/ f/

ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures below and say their names.
Circle the letter that makes the /f/ sound.

frog flower
 helmet
READING park
Read the story below.
bicycle
One day Fran went down the hill.
friends
She met her friends by the pond.
Fran looked in the water and saw a frog.
The frog was on a round leaf.
The frog licked out his tongue and caught a fly.
Fran laughed.
She saw some beautiful flowers near the pond.
She picked some and gave one to each of her friends.
VOCABULARY: Context clues.
FACT / TIP: - Use the other parts of the sentence to give you a clue to find
the missing word(s).
Read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the story.
tail sky shoes door
moon barn horse stars

The ___________ was shining very bright last night.

I put on my ______________ and went outside. I looked up in the
___________.
There were so many _______________. I walked to the __________ to see my
pet.
As I opened the ____________ I saw his big ears and long bushy __________.
Jean is the most beautiful ____________.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
HOMEWORK:
Choose the best word to complete the story.
Jack like to ride his ______________.
He makes sure he wears his ___________.
He likes to ride in the _________ with his ______________.
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PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 4: LESSON 2

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /f/
FACTS/TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter f is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: F says /f/ as in feet.

/f/
ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures below and mark X on those that have the /f/ sound.

/f/
VOCABULARY: Context Clues.
FACT / TIP: - Pictures or part of a sentence can be used to give a clue to
find the missing word(s).

PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Read the sentence and look at the picture clue then choose the correct
answer.

1. Ken tied the laces on his_______________ (shovel / shoes).

ON YOUR OWN:
Read the sentences and look at the picture clue then choose the correct
answer.
1. Shane wears a red ________on his head. (heart / hat)

2. Mom will pack the books in a big ____________.(bin / box)

3. Jan picked mangoes from the __________.( step / tree)

COMPREHENSION: Fact and Details.
Read and answer the questions.

Fanny loves to fish. She is going to the river with her dad on Saturday.
Mom will pack snacks for their trip. Dad will prepare the rods and bait
to catch the fish.
Fanny is super excited to go fishing by the river.

1. Who is going fishing?

A. Mom and dad. B. Mom and Fanny C. Dad and Fanny

2. What will they use to catch the fish?

A. Snacks. B. Net and bait. C. Rod and bait.

3. Where are they going to fish?

A. By the river. B. By the lake. C. At the farm.

HOMEWORK:
Spell these words and make sentences.

funny farmer fire five fly

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 4: LESSON 3

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / f /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter f is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: f says /f/ as in fan

/f/
ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures, read the sentences and circle the word that will
complete each.

The bird has blue and yellow ______________ feathers

fruits
feet

__________ are very healthy. feet

feathers

Fruits
READING
Read the sentences.

Father works on a farm.

The farm has lots of fruit trees.
Sometimes we find the fruits with parts
eaten out. We know it was the birds
because we found their feathers on the
ground.

GRAMMAR: Part of Speech: Adverbs

FACTS / TIPS: - An adverb is used to

describe a verb
(action word).
- The adverb tells how
the action is done.
- Most adverbs end
with „ly‟.

Note: Remember a verb is an action word.

PRACTICE EXAMPLES:
Verb Adverb
(what was the action) (How did he do the
action)
run quickly
The boys run quickly.

sing sweetly
The birds sing sweetly.
ON YOUR OWN:
Read each sentence. Underline the action words and circle the adverbs.
Write them on the table.
Verb Adverb
(what was the action) (How did he do the
action)

The snail moves slowly. moves slowly

Adam speaks loudly.

Jane holds the pup

gently.

HOMEWORK
List three words with the/f/ sound in the beginning position.
1._____________________ 2.___________________ 3.__________________

Write and complete the table.

Verb Adverb
(what was the action) (How did he do the
action)

The girl speaks quietly.

Ken rides carefully.

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK 4: LESSON 4

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / f /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter f is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: F say /f/ as in

fly float
ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the words that have the /f/ sound in the beginning.
foe flat flow

grow family float

flower follow flap

fruit funny joe

READING
Read the story.
Franky is a frog.
He is the funniest frog around.
Franky loves to eat fruits and flies.
He uses his feet to paddle around.
Franky the funny frog.

VOCABULARY: Context Clues.

FACT / TIP: - Pictures or part of a sentence can be used to give clues to
find answers.
Use the picture as a clue. Circle the best word to complete the sentence.

The frog ________ from leaf to leaf. Brian loves to help on the
__________.
walk / hops
farm / shop

The children _________their bikes to Brad visited the _________ to

school. check his teeth.

drive / ride vet / dentist

 COMPOSITION

A family picnic

Look at the pictures and think about ideas

Let‟s write
Some suggested ideas to help you write.
sunny/ bright/ lovely family / friends gardens, park, farm cooked / baked
Saturday / Sunday dog / cat / pet played / swam / exciting / fun /
ate

Last __________my _________ and I decided to go on a picnic.

We decided that we will go to the __________ for the picnic.
It was a _________ and ___________ day. Mommy ____________________
________________________________________________went on the trip.
Even our ___________ went on the _____________. Everyone was excited.
We ____________,____________________and__________________.
It was a very _______________ day. We _________________ our day.
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GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY

WEEK4: REVIEW

Complete the activities.

Circle the correct word for each picture.

family fly flag

first fan face
farmer frog fish

four father farm

fig far fire
fish flower
Choose the correct adverb to complete each sentence.

softly, loudly, quietly,

happily, nicely

1. Anna danced _____________ at the party.

2. The man shouted ______________ at the thief.

3. The teacher spoke ____________ to the pupils.

4. The place was decorated very __________ for the wedding.

5. The children spoke _____________in the classroom.

Use the picture clue to choose the right word.

Father uses the

The ___________ is a very The __________jumps ___________ to dig the
sweet fruit. from one limb to hole.
another.
strawberry / plantain monkey / cat spoon / shovel

The ___________ lives The ____________ brings John rides a ___________

under the sea. the mail every day. to get to school.
nurse / postman bicycle / jet
tiger / octopus
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 5: LESSON 1

Name: ________________________________ Date: ______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /g/
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter g is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: G says /guh/ as in goat

Gg

ON YOUR OWN:
Read the words on the balloons. Write the words that have the/g/ sound
in the box.
/g/

gift
gum
grow
jump
READING
Read the story below.
Ray is super happy.
His mom just had a baby girl.
Babies grow so fast today, he thinks.
But, when she smiles it‟s just gum you see.
Ray bought a gift for his new baby sister.
VOCABULARY: Words and Meaning
FACT / TIP: Each word we use has a meaning.
Read the words. Shade the circle next to the correct meaning for each
word.
Something sweet made by bees.
honey
Something sticky and sour.

A mammal that gives us milk and beef.

cow
A small animal that lays eggs.

Something we put stuff in.

bag
Something we wear on our head.

Something used to write with.

pencil
Something used to eat with.

HOMEWORK:
Read the word. Shade the circle next to the correct meaning for each
word.
Something used to pay for things.
money
Something we drive in.
A motor vehicle is driven on the road.
car
A vehicle drives on water
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3

SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 5 - LESSON 2

Name: ________________________________ Date: ______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / g/
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter g is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: G says /guh/ as in gift

/g/

ON YOUR OWN:
Read the words in the cloud. Write the words that have the/g/ sound in
the box.

Long g /words
Long//g/ words
giant green
sun
game play
group
glove
READING:
There was once a giant.
His name was Greg
Greg was tall and strong.
He loves to eat lots of green foods.
This makes him grow more and more.
Greg was the greatest giant ever.

VOCABULARY: Words and Meaning

Choose the correct word for the meaning of each sentence. Write the
words on the line.

hair eyes plants ears square

1. ________________ They allow animals to hear sounds.

2. ________________ A shape that has four equal sides.

3. ________________ It covers the body of some animals.

4. ________________ It help animals to see.

5. ________________ Make oxygen for us to breathe.

COMPREHENSION: Similarities and Differences.
Eg.

Read the following.

Write the things that are the same and the things that are different.
Whale and Cow
The whale is a mammal.
It lives in water.
The baby is called a calf
Whales have fins and can swim.

The cow is a mammal.

It lives on land.
The baby of a cow is a calf.
The cow has four legs and can walk.

Things that are the same. Things that are different.

1.They are both mammals

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 5 - LESSON 3

Name:________________________________ Date:______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / g/
FACTS / TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter g is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: G says /g/ as in game.
Ray and Sandy love to play board games.

/g/

ON YOUR OWN
Read each sentence carefully. Underline the word with the /g / sound.

1. Grandpa wears his glasses so he can read.

2. There was a big hole in the ground.

3. Ryan got a goldfish as a pet.

4. Gloves keep your hands warm when it‟s cold.

5. Ben said that he saw a ghost.

VOCABULARY: Words and Meaning
Draw a line from each word to the correct meaning.
Column A Column B

1. driver Takes care of sick people.

2. nurse Cooks many dishes.

3. chef Drives the school bus

GRAMMAR: Part of Speech - Adverbs

FACTS / TIPS: - An adverb is used to

describe a verb(action
word).
- The adverb tells how the
action is done
- Most adverbs end with
„ly‟

Note: Remember a verb is an action word.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Verb Adverb
(what was the action) (How did he do the
action)

The dog barks angrily. barks angrily

ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the adverb in each sentence below.
1. Mother held the baby gently in her arms.

2. Sue lifted the eggs carefully in the tray.

3. The boy ran quickly across the road.

4. Amy played the piano sweetly.

HOMEWORK: Circle the adverb in each sentence.

1. Mark did his work neatly in his book.

2. The driver waited patiently for the man.

3. Sally spoke softly to the customer.

4. The boy walked skillfully across the bridge.

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 5 - LESSON 4

Name: ________________________________ Date: ______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound /g/
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter g is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: G says /g/ as in goose
Shane has a pet goose.

/g/

ON YOUR OWN
Add „g‟ to complete the new words in the box below. Draw a line to
match each word with the correct picture.

___rill __loves ___rass

g
COMPREHENSION: Similarities and Differences.

Look at the pictures and circle the ones that are the same as the one in
the box at the beginning.

Look at the pictures and circle the ones that are different from the one

in the box at the beginning.

COMPOSITION:

A healthy environment is very important. Write and tell your friend how

and why you help to keep your environment clean.

Topic: A clean and healthy environment. / How I keep my surrounding

clean.

Look at the pictures. Write the things the children are doing

1.Putting garbage in the bin.

Draw a picture of you helping to keep your environment clean at

home.
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 5 - REVIEW

Name:________________________________ Date:______________________

Read the words below and write each word in the correct box.
gun girl ghost

Pictures /g/ words

Circle the adverb in each sentence.

1. The children walked quietly to their classroom.

2. John shouted angrily at the bully.

3. Sammy was nicely dressed for dinner.

4. The nurse spoke softly to the patient.

5. The little girl treated the old man kindly.

Put x on the picture that is different in each row.

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 6 - LESSON 1

Name:________________________________ Date:______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / l /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter l is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: L says /l/ as in lip
„

lip

ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures. Write in the letter that makes the beginning sound
for each picture

__ ion
l
__ ock
READING
Read the sentences below.
1. Aunt Lilly put the lock on the door to close it.
2. Anna wore red lipstick on her lip.
3. The hunter trapped the lion.

VOCABULARY: Syllabication.
FACT / TIP: - Remember every syllable has a vowel sound.

Write the number of syllables in each word.

Picture Syllables Word

basket
2
bas/ket

bird

________________

ribbon

_________________

pocket
_________________
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 6 - LESSON 2

Name:________________________________ Date:______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / l /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter l is a consonant.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: L says /l/ as in lemon

Emon
l
ON YOUR OWN
Look at the pictures. Write in the letter that makes the beginning sound for
each picture.

__ amp
l
__ adder
Read the story below.
Larry loves lemonade.
He wants to make lemonade.
He goes to the lemon tree.
He climbs up the ladder. He picks two lemons.
Now it‟s time for lemonade!

VOCABULARY: Syllabication.
FACT / TIP: - Remember every syllable has a vowel sound.
Write the number of syllables in each word.
Picture Syllables Word

window
2
______________

table

________________

computer

_________________

printer

_________________
GRAMMAR: PAST TENSE „IRREGULAR VERB‟
PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
The boys eat their food. (eat is in present tense)
The boys ate their food. (ate is the past tense of eat)

Look at the table. Match the present tense verb to the past tense.

Present Tense Past Tense

sing drank

drink ran

run sang

HOMEWORK
Look at the table. Match the present tense verb to the irregular past tense
verb.

Present Tense Past Tense

say told
go took
win came
come said
take went
tell won
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 6 - LESSON 3

Name:________________________________ Date:______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / l /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter l is a consonant.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: L says /l/ as in log

l og

ON YOUR OWN
Look at the picture. Choose the correct ending to join with „l‟.

izard
l _____ eaf

l _____
READING COMPREHENSION- Similarities and Differences.
Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Moon Facts Sun Facts

1. The moon is found in 1. The sun is found in outer
outer space. space.

2. The moon is a satellite. 2. The sun is a star.

3. The moon gives light in 3. The sun provides light in

the night. the day.

Similarities Differences
GRAMMAR: PAST TENSE „IRREGULAR VERB‟
PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
The boys take one hat each. (take is in present tense)
The boys took one hat each. (took is the past tense of take)

Read each sentence and circle the correct irregular past tense verb.

1. Andy _______the glass on the table. (break, broke)

2. The man ___________loudly to the children. (spoke, speak)

3. Kim _______ a beautiful picture for mom. (drew, draw)

……………………………………………………………………………………….
Homework
Read each sentence and circle the correct irregular past tense.

1. Noah _______across the river. ( swim, swam)

2. The baby ____________soundly last night. (slept, sleep)

3. Dan _______ on the fence. ( sat, sit)

 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET -TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 6 - LESSON 4

Name:________________________________ Date:______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant sound / l /
FACTS/ TIPS: - Every letter makes a sound.
- Letter l is a consonant.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE: L says /l/ as in ladder

ON YOUR OWN
Look at „Lorry the Clown‟. Colour the balloons, which have words
beginning with „l‟.

jump lake loaf

long land
 READING
Read the sentences below. Circle all the „l‟ words.

1. The children laughed at the funny clown.

2. Dad went for a long walk in the park.

3. The star shines brightly in the sky.

4. The dog bites the man on his leg.

COMPOSITION:

A healthy environment is very important. Write and tell your friend how

and why you help to keep your environment clean.

Topic: A clean and healthy environment. / How I keep my surrounding

clean.

Circle the things we can use to help keep our environment clean.
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE ONE WORKSHEET - TERM 3
SUBJECT: LITERACY
WEEK 6- REVIEW.

Name:________________________________ Date:______________________

Complete the activities.

Look at the pictures and say their names. Put an x on the pictures that
begin with /l/.
 Syllabication
Say the words and circle the number of syllables you hear in each word.

teacher chair suitcase canteen

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

numbers envelope tractor barrel

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Past Tense – Irregular verbs

Choose the correct past tense irregular verb to complete each sentence
below.

1. The policeman ________ behind the pack of thieves. (ran, run)

2. Sally ___________ to the supermarket with her mom. (go, went)

3. Each child________ one book from the shelf. (take, took)

4. Yesterday I _______ a piece of cake. (ate, eat)

Write a short composition.

Topic: How you help to keep the environment clean at home.

_______________________________________________________________________