English
By the beginning of year 3, pupils should be able to read books written at an age-appropriate interest level. They should be able to read them accurately and at a speed that is sufficient for them to focus on understanding what they read rather than on decoding individual words. They should be able to decode most new words outside their spoken vocabulary, making a good approximation to the word’s pronunciation. As their decoding skills become increasingly secure, teaching should be directed more towards developing their vocabulary and the breadth and depth of their reading, making sure that they become independent, fluent and enthusiastic readers who read widely and frequently. They should be developing their understanding and enjoyment of stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction, and learning to read silently. They should also be developing their knowledge and skills in reading non-fiction about a wide range of subjects. They should be learning to justify their views about what they have read: with support at the start of year 3 and increasingly independently by the end of year 4.
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Sequencing Activity - Roald Dahl (Informative Text)
A sequencing task using an informative text.
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Sequencing Activity - Stop Polluting The Ocean (Persuasive Text)
A sequencing task using a persuasive text.
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Introduction to Personal Recounts PowerPoint
An 18 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching younger students about the structure and language features of personal recounts.
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Sequencing Activity - Homework is Unnecessary (Persuasive Text)
A sequencing task using a persuasive text.
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Sequencing Activity - Dogs Make the Best Pets (Persuasive Text)
A sequencing task using a persuasive text.
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Sequencing Activity - Tyrannosaurus Rex (Informative Text)
A sequencing task using an informative text.
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Sequencing Activity - Thunderstorms (Informative Text)
A sequencing task using an informative text.
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Sequencing Activity - Three Little Pigs (Imaginative Text)
A sequencing task using an imaginative text.
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Grammar TVs
Grammar presented on TVs.
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The Park (Poem) - Sequencing Activity
A sequencing activity using poetry.
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Sequencing Activity - Why Bears Have Stumpy Tails (Imaginative Text)
A sequencing task using an imaginative text.
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Synonyms Are the Same! – Worksheet
A worksheet to practise identifying synonyms.
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Modality Word Wall with Information
A set of 56 vocabulary words based on the degrees of modality in persuasive writing.
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'Their, There, They're' Visual Learning Guide
A poster for visual learners to easily differentiate between the definitions of their, there and they're.
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Where, Wear and We're Homophones Poster
An educational poster for the homophones where, wear and we're.
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Persuasive Text Type Poster With Annotations
A poster about the persuasive text type, including an annotated example.
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What Happened Next? Little Red Riding Hood Writing Template
Finish the Little Red Riding Hood story in your own words.
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Narrative Text Type Poster With Annotations
A poster about the narrative text type, including an annotated example.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint - Summarising
A 14 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of summarising.
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Antonyms Are Opposite! – Worksheet
A worksheet to practise identifying antonyms.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint – Making Connections
A 14 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of making connections.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint - Predicting
A 14 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of predicting.
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Developing Persuasive Writing Skills PowerPoint - Year 3 and Year 4
A 24 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the structure and language features of persuasive texts.
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What Happened Next? Jack and the Beanstalk Writing Template
Finish the Jack and the Beanstalk story in your own words.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint - Visualising
A 12 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of visualising.
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Parts of Speech Word Cards - Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify different parts of speech.
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Introduction to Homophones PowerPoint
A 37 slide editable PowerPoint template to be used when teaching correct usage of homophones.
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Vowel Digraphs Bookmarks
These bookmarks are designed to help students remember some of the most common vowel digraphs while reading.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint - Activating Prior Knowledge
A 13 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of activating prior knowledge.
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Summarising a Story Graphic Organiser (Alternate Version)
A teaching resource to help your students summarise a story.
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Super Stamina Reading Posters
A set of 6 reading stamina posters that highlight strategies students can use to read for longer periods of time.
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Homophones Match-Up Activity
A set of flashcards showing some common homophones in words and pictures.