Year 3 English is where reading becomes a tool for learning and writing becomes a way to share ideas. Our programme builds fluency, comprehension and clear writing in an encouraging space, ready for the step up to Year 4.

Key Topics Covered:

Word study and fluency, comprehension of fiction and nonfiction, grammar and NZ spelling, narrative, information and persuasive writing, poetry, media literacy and oral presentations.

Parent Tip:

Read together for ten minutes each night and ask your child to retell the story in their own words. Our tutors suggest books at your child's level, including picks from your local library.

Read year-level fiction and nonfiction with fluency and understanding

Make inferences and find the main idea using evidence from the text

Write clear paragraphs, stories, reports and persuasive pieces

Use punctuation, grammar and NZ spelling correctly

Work out new words using prefixes, suffixes and context clues

Plan and give a short oral presentation with confidence

Parent and child practising Year 3 english at home in New Zealand

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Phonics Review and Word Study	Revisit vowel teams, blends and spelling patterns to make reading and spelling more automatic.
02	Multisyllabic Words	Break longer words into syllables to read and spell them, such as fam-i-ly and ad-ven-ture.
03	Prefixes and Suffixes	Use prefixes and suffixes such as un-, re-, dis-, -ly and -ment to read words and work out their meanings.
04	Reading with Fluency	Read year-level text with accuracy, a steady pace and expression, and track your own progress.
05	Main Idea and Details	Find the main idea of a passage and the details that support it.
06	Making Inferences	Use clues from the text and what you already know to work out what the author does not say.
07	Characters, Setting and Plot	Describe who is in a story, where it happens and how the problem is solved.
08	Fables, Folktales and Themes	Read traditional tales from many cultures, including stories from Aotearoa, and name the lesson or message.
09	Responding to Texts	Share opinions and connections to a text and back them up with details from the reading.
10	Term 1 Review	Revise word study, fluency and comprehension. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

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Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session plus a word study or spelling warm-up

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept from the lesson eBook, with reading and writing examples

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student reads and writes with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student completes the in-class quiz independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, 2 take-home quizzes and a preview of the next session

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
11	Sentences: Types and Parts	Tell statements, questions, commands and exclamations apart, and find the subject and predicate.
12	Nouns, Pronouns and Verbs	Use common and proper nouns, pronouns and action verbs correctly in sentences.
13	Adjectives and Adverbs	Add detail to writing with adjectives and adverbs and choose precise words.
14	Verb Tenses	Use past, present and future tense correctly and keep tenses consistent in a paragraph.
15	Punctuation: Commas and Speech Marks	Use commas in lists and dates and speech marks in dialogue.
16	Capital Letters and NZ Spelling	Use capitals correctly and learn NZ spelling patterns such as colour, neighbour, centre and favourite.
17	Paragraph Structure	Write a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details and a closing sentence.
18	Narrative Writing	Plan and write a story with a clear beginning, middle and end, using details and dialogue.
19	Revising and Editing	Improve drafts by checking ideas, word choice and conventions, alone and with a partner.
20	Term 2 Review	Revise grammar, spelling and paragraph writing. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
21	Nonfiction Text Features	Use headings, captions, diagrams, maps and glossaries to find information quickly.
22	Main Idea in Nonfiction	Find the main idea of a nonfiction text and summarise it in your own words.
23	Fact and Opinion	Tell facts from opinions and spot words that signal each.
24	Writing an Information Report	Research, organise and write a short report on a topic, such as the kea or the kiwi.
25	Research Skills	Find information in library books and safe websites and note where it came from.
26	Persuasive Writing	State an opinion, give reasons and examples and write a strong closing, such as a letter asking for a new playground.
27	Writing Letters and Emails	Write a friendly letter or email with a greeting, a clear message and a closing.
28	Media Literacy: Ads, Posters and Websites	Look at the message, audience and purpose of everyday media, such as an ad or a poster.
29	Oral Language: Short Presentations	Plan and give a short talk with a clear voice, good eye contact and visuals.
30	Term 3 Review	Revise nonfiction, persuasive writing and media literacy. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
31	Poetry: Rhyme, Rhythm and Imagery	Read and write poems that use rhyme, rhythm and sensory images.
32	Figurative Language	Spot and use similes, metaphors and onomatopoeia to make writing more vivid.
33	Context Clues and Vocabulary	Work out new words from context and build a word bank for reading and writing.
34	Synonyms, Antonyms and Homophones	Choose between words with similar, opposite or same-sounding meanings, such as their and there.
35	Comparing Texts	Compare two texts on the same topic or theme and discuss how they are alike and different.
36	Reading Chapter Books	Track characters, plot and questions across chapters and keep a reading log.
37	Responding in Writing	Answer questions about a text in full sentences with evidence from the reading.
38	Reading and Writing Test Practice	Practise timed reading and writing tasks in the style of school assessments.
39	Publishing a Writing Project	Plan, draft, edit and publish a longer piece, then share it with an audience.
40	Year 3 Review and Year 4 Readiness	Revise the year and preview Year 4 reading and writing. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

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