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Year 3 overview

Year 3 Overview

Dear Parents and Carers,

In year 3 we encourage children to build independence from the be- September 2019
ginning. We have high expectations for behaviour and learning
and expect that children will work hard to be confident and independ-
ent learners. to learning that Year 3 has to offer!
Included in this book-
let:
Transition from Year 2 —Year 3  Guidance and support for
boosting your child’s reading
At the Mount Stewart Schools, we are fully aware of the importance and when at home.
significance, transitioning from Year 2 to Year 3 holds. Due to this, we will  number of helpful re-
A
ensure all children have a seamless and smooth transition into the Junior sources, which can be ac-
School. Learning in Year 3, will build-upon and develop the skills that they cessed online, to support
learning at home.
have already acquired in Year 2, whilst increasingly the degree of chal-
lenge the children face. We are dedicated to supporting your children for  Guidance and advice on how
best to support your child’s
what will be an exciting year to come. Writing at home.

 Guidance and advice on how
Reading in Year 3 best to support Mathematical
development and progres-
sions.
Word Reading
Apply knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes to read aloud and to understand the meaning
of unfamiliar words Key Dates
Read further exception words, noting the unusual correspondences between spelling and sound,
and where these occur in the word Autumn Term 2019

Attempt pronunciation of unfamiliar words drawing on prior knowledge of similar looking words First day of Term 4th
September
Reading Comprehension Half-Term holiday 21st to 25th
Experience and discuss a range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction, reference books or textbooks
October
Know that non-fiction books are structured in different ways and be able to use them effectively Final day of Term 19th
Begin to understand that narrative books are structured in different ways, for example, quest sto- December
ries and stories with dilemmas Year 3 Curriculum Evening 10th September
Ask questions to improve understanding of a text
3M Parent learning 1st & 3rd
Predict what might happen from details stated October

Draw inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions 3S Parent learning 1st & 3rd
October
Use dictionaries to check the meaning of unfamiliar words
3J Parent learning 8th & 10th
Identify main idea of a text October
Identify how structure, and presentation contribute to the meaning of texts 3M Learning Assembly 31st January
1st May
Retrieve and record information from non-fiction
3S Learning Assembly 18th October
Discuss books, poems and other works that are read aloud and independently, taking turns and 3rd April
listening to others’ opinions
3J Learning Assembly 13th December
Explain and discuss understanding of books, poems and other material, both those read aloud and 5th June
those read independently
Parent Consultations 11th & 13th
Prepare poems to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone, November
volume and action
380 Assessment results 1 13th September
380 Assessment results 2 8th November