English

In year 3 we study a number of writers.

In Autumn we study:

  • Flood (picture book);
  • George's Marvellous Medicine (narrative);
  • Holiday Brochure;

In Spring we explore:

  • Egyptian Cinderella (character descriptions);
  • Stone Age Boy (narrative);
  • Escape from Pompeii (setting descriptions);
  • Bushfire (poetry)

In the Summer term we will be covering:

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (presenting);
  • Inspiration for Jubille writing by Gangsta Granny (narrative);
  • The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (narrative)
  • The Sound Collector (poetry)

We also cover lots of class texts in which we read for pleasure. The children have loved exploring these different texts and get a sense for different writing styles when reading:

Autumn Reading for Pleasure:

  • Toto the Ninja Cat: The Great Snake Escape;
  • The Boy in the Dress;
  • The Leaf Thief;
  • Ice Palace. 

Spring Reading for Pleasure:

  • The Iron Man;
  • Secrets of a Sun King.

Summer Reading for Pleasure:

  • The Tale of Desperaeux;
  • The Queen's Nose;
  • Beaver Towers.