Year 3 First Term English Resources

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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