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Primary Year 3 SK Scheme of Work
Term in Year 3 Curriculum
Framework Meaning
Reading
Reading 3.2.4 key features of a simple monolingual dictionary
Recognise and use with support key features of A monolingual dictionary is one which has only English (the words and the definitions). Various titles are
a simple monolingual dictionary available specifically for children learning English or for CEFR A1 level learners.
Reading 3.3.1 A1 fiction/non-fiction print and digital texts
Read and enjoy A1 fiction/non-fiction print and These are reading texts for young learners of English at CEFR A1 level. Examples include stories, quizzes,
digital texts of interest emails, etc.
Writing
Writing 4.1.2 cursive writing
Begin to use cursive handwriting in a limited This is where a writer joins letters together in a word (also known as joined-up writing or longhand). It makes the
range of written work process of writing faster and is used by native writers of alphabetic scripts.
Writing 4.1.2 a limited range of written work
Begin to use cursive handwriting in a limited Pupils can be encouraged to use cursive writing where it is appropriate (i.e. where more than just a letter or
range of written work number is required). When pupils work on drafts of their writing, the teacher should encouraged them to work on
their cursive handwriting as well as on their language in a final version in particular. However, if pupils are to
write quickly, for example in a Listening task or a brainstorming activity, then they needn’t use cursive writing.
Writing 4.2 basic information
Communicate basic information intelligibly for a Basic information means the same as simple information (see Speaking 2.1 above).
range of purposes in print and digital media
a range of purposes
The range of purposes is described in the Learning Standards for Years 1-6. These purposes involve finding out
about and giving personal details and opinions.
Writing 4.2.1 simple opinions
Express simple opinions These are the expression of opinions such as what pupils like, dislike, prefer, or what they think of, for example,
an idea or some unusual food or clothes. The language used here will be very simple and the opinions at a basic
level. Pupils do not need to justify their opinion, but could begin to be asked for this in a basic way.
Writing 4.3.1 guided writing
Use capital letters, full stops and question marks Pupils may follow models for writing, or the teacher will give other support with content, vocabulary and
appropriately in guided writing at sentence level language.

See also Writing 4.3.2

Writing 4.3.2 familiar high frequency words
Spell an increased range of familiar high High frequency words are words which pupils use often in Year 3 writing, such as colours, numbers, days of the
frequency words accurately in guided writing week, and classroom objects. Please use your own judgement on familiar high frequency words, according to
words pupils write often in your lessons.

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