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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Human Histories: Helpful Heroes – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article about people around the world who have dedicated their lives to helping others.
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Vocabulary Dice Roll Activity
6 vocabulary activities to use with a range of words.
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Multiple Meaning Match-Up Cards (Black and White Version)
16 match-up puzzles to use in the classroom when identifying homonyms.
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Digital Warriors: Social Footprints – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic about being safe when sharing photos on digital platforms.
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Recess Rules: True Friends – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic from the Year 3 magazine (Issue 2).
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Multiple Meaning Match-Up Cards
16 match-up puzzles to use in the classroom when identifying homonyms.
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Double Meaning Vocabulary Worksheet
A worksheet to use in the classroom when identifying homonyms.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - Hover Boards Are Better Than Bikes
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - Listening to Audio Books is Better Than Reading Books
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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Word Power Vocabulary Worksheet
A comic book themed worksheet to use in the classroom when building vocabulary.
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Suffixes Puzzles Match Up Cards
A set of 15 puzzle cards for students to match suffixes with root words.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - Fish Make The Best Pets
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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Prefixes Puzzles Match Up Cards
A set of 15 puzzle cards for students to match prefixes with root words.
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The Adventures of Pirate Nup and Captain Yet – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a narrative from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 3).
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-Ty and -Ity Suffixes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the suffixes -ty and -ity.
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Alphabetise the Aquarium Activity
A set of 4 mats for students to practise alphabetising.
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-Ment Suffixes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the suffix -ment.
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-Less Suffixes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the suffix -less.
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-Able Suffixes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the suffix -able.
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Re- Prefixes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the prefix re-.
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Pre- Prefixes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the prefix pre-.
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Persuasive Language Devices Worksheet Pack
A set of 8 worksheets to help introduce persuasive language devices.
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Im- and Non- Prefixes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of im- and non- prefixes.
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Knight Book Report Template
A book report template fit for a... knight!
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Comprehension - Hansel and Gretel
A comprehension activity using a known fairy tale.
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Persuasive Text Planning Template (Using OREO)
A planning template for students to use when writing a persuasive text.
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Simple Present and Past Tense Match-Up Cards (Irregular Verbs)
A set of 30 match-up cards to help students learn about simple present tense and simple past tense of irregular verbs.
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Persuasive Texts Writing Scaffold
A one page scaffolding sheet which can be used to write a persuasive text.
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Earth Day Acrostic Poem - Template
An acrostic poem template to use in the classroom to celebrate Earth Day.
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Simple Present and Past Tense Match-Up Cards (Regular Verbs)
A set of 30 match-up cards to help students learn about simple present tense and simple past tense of regular verbs.
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Comprehension - Little Red Riding Hood
A comprehension activity using a known fairy tale.
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Pirate Book Report Template
Arrr!... really great pirate book report template!