Year 3 First Term Pack

Year 3 Autumn Term English Grammar Lessons

Build confidence in grammar, punctuation and sentence construction with this engaging Year 3 English Grammar programme. Across 15 structured lessons, pupils develop their understanding of sentence types, conjunctions, present perfect tense and cohesion, while applying these skills in meaningful writing activities.

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1: Simple and Compound Sentences
Week 2: Introducing Subordinating Conjunctions
Week 3: Building Complex Sentences Using When and If
Week 4: Explaining Reasons Using Because
Week 5: Using Although to Show Contrast
Week 6: Choosing the Correct Conjunction
Week 7: Introducing the Present Perfect
Week 8: Forming the Present Perfect
Week 9: Comparing Present Perfect and Past Simple
Week 10: Using Pronouns for Cohesion
Week 11: Avoiding Unclear Pronouns
Week 12: Creating Cohesion Across a Paragraph
Week 13: Editing for Grammar and Punctuation
Week 14: Planning and Drafting a Narrative
Week 15: Publishing, Sharing and Reflecting

What's Included?

• 15 detailed lesson plans

• Grammar and punctuation activities

• Guided and independent tasks

• Writing opportunities

• Assessment activities

• Curriculum-linked objectives

Year 3 Autumn Term Reading and Writing Lessons

Support pupils in developing reading comprehension, inference, story structure and creative writing skills through this comprehensive Year 3 Reading and Writing programme. Pupils explore familiar stories, myths and legends while learning to compare texts, identify themes, sequence events and create their own engaging narratives.

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1: Exploring Stories with Familiar Settings
Week 2: Comparing Familiar Stories
Week 3: Retelling Stories in Sequence
Week 4: Writing a Familiar Setting Story
Week 5: Sharing and Giving Feedback
Week 6: Introduction to Myths and Legends
Week 7: Identifying the Lesson or Explanation in a Myth
Week 8: Comparing a Myth and a Familiar-Setting Story
Week 9: Exploring Characters in Myths and Legends
Week 10: Comparing Heroes and Characters
Week 11: Planning a Myth or Legend
Week 12: Writing an Original Myth
Week 13: Revising and Improving Narrative Writing
Week 14: Publishing and Presenting Writing
Week 15: Reflecting on Reading and Writing Progress

What's Included?

• 15 detailed lesson plans

• Reading comprehension activities

• Inference and retrieval tasks

• Story planning and writing opportunities

• Discussion and feedback activities

• Assessment opportunities

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