Primary 3 English

Pupils make substantial progress in writing, crafting complete three-paragraph narratives with clear structure—introducing settings/characters, developing sequenced plots, and concluding with resolutions. Supported by story maps and writing frames, they enhance stories with temporal connectors and descriptive adjectives. Real-world applications include composing emails (formal structure) and social invitations (e.g., party cards with key details), blending creativity with practical skills.

Precision takes centre stage as pupils master comparative/superlative adjectives, phrasal verbs, and complex sentences (using “because”/”if”). Lessons cover possessive pronouns, prepositions, and word-building (prefixes/suffixes). Through diary entries and guided tasks, students apply homophones, emotion vocabulary, and grammar rules to express ideas with growing clarity and sophistication.

Primary 3 Cloze tasks focus on text-only passages, challenging pupils to fill gaps using grammar rules or synonyms. Thematic vocabulary and phrasal verbs are emphasised, while peer discussions (justifying word choices) deepen critical thinking. Students learn to analyse entire sentences for context clues, moving beyond visual supports.

Pupils tackle longer passages (10–15 sentences) with direct/indirect questions, progressing to sequencing events, identifying true/false statements, and making predictions. Vocabulary exercises target synonym replacement in context, sharpening both comprehension and lexical precision.

Thematic picture discussions (e.g., environmental issues) encourage pupils to voice opinions using “I think…because…” structures. Role-plays simulate real-life scenarios—giving directions, polite Q&A, and social interactions—while emphasising articulation, turn-taking, and tone. Activities build fluency in both everyday conversations and topic-based discourse.

Pupils hone skills with longer announcements (45–60 words), extracting specifics like dates, prices, or locations. Authentic audio materials train them to filter key information, supported by graphic organisers (tables/flowcharts) for structured note-taking. Tasks bridge classroom learning with real-world listening demands.