Year 3 English Unit 1 Purpose of assessment: To examine ways persuasive language features are used to influence an audience. reating texts (Receptive) Understand how content can be organised using different text structures depending on the purpose of the text. Understand how language features and vocabulary choices are used for different effects. Understand how language can be used to express feelings and opinions on topics. Write to express information and ideas. Demonstrate understanding of grammar and choose vocabulary and punctuation appropriate to the purpose and context of the writing. Re-read and edit writing, checking work for appropriate vocabulary, structure and meaning. Evaluates the effectiveness of persuasive language choices, using examples from the text. ontrols paragraph structure to enhance the meaning of a persuasive paragraph, using topic and supporting sentences. Uses evaluative adjectives effectively. Selects language features appropriate to a specific audience. A Identifies point of view and supporting arguments. Explains language choices used to persuade an audience. Uses modal verbs and adverbs to give force to opinions. Uses persuasive devices, such as questions, facts and exaggeration. Understands how content can be organised using different text structures depending on the purpose of the text. Understands how language features and vocabulary choices are used for different effects. Understands how language can be used to express feelings and opinions on topics. Writes to express information and ideas. Demonstrates understanding of grammar and chooses vocabulary and punctuation appropriate to the purpose and context of the writing. Re-reads and edits writing, checking work for appropriate vocabulary, structure and meaning. Lists words used to persuade. Develops sentences to support an opinion. Edits punctuation to improve meaning and accuracy. D Re-states information from a text. Expresses an opinion. Uses everyday language. E 1 of 7
Year 3 English: Unit 2 Investigating characters: Imaginative narrative Name: Purpose of assessment: To write an imaginative narrative on a familiar theme of friendship that develops characters. Understands how language features are used to link and sequence ideas. Understands how language can be used to express feelings on topics. reating texts Writes to express and develop in some detail events, ideas and characters. Demonstrates understanding of grammar and chooses vocabulary and punctuation appropriate to the purpose and context of writing. Re-reads and edits writing, checking work for appropriate vocabulary, structure and meaning. Uses extended vocabulary to create an engaging narrative. Selects evaluative language to express judgments of characters and events. Modifies grammatical choices to improve meaning. Edits punctuation to improve the flow of writing. reates engaging and detailed descriptions of setting, characters and events through expanded noun groups. A Develops characters through the use of a range of verb types (doing, thinking, saying and relating) to convey character actions, thoughts and feelings. Maintains correct verb tense throughout. Organises and sequences ideas in paragraphs to create a cohesive text. Uses narrative text structure (orientation, complication, resolution) to create an engaging story. Uses language features to link and sequence ideas. Selects language to express feelings on the topic. Writes to express and develop in some detail events, ideas and characters. Demonstrates understanding of grammar and chooses vocabulary and punctuation appropriate to the purpose and context of writing. Re-reads and edits writing, checking work for appropriate vocabulary, structure and meaning. Uses everyday language to write simple sentences about the topic. Describes characters and events. D Uses language to write about the topic. Identifies characters and events. E 2 of 7
Year 3 English: Unit 2 Investigating characters: Reading comprehension Name: Purpose of assessment: To comprehend literal and implied meaning in a text and identify and explain the author s use of language. (Receptive) Understands how language features and vocabulary choices are used for different effects. omprehending texts (Receptive) Identifies literal and implied meaning connecting ideas in different parts of a text. Gives reasons for the author s choices of verbs and noun groups. Makes considered inferences about characters and their actions and feelings. A Explains the author s choice in language to suit the purpose of the text. Identifies the different verb types. Determines important details and information using evidence from the text. Explains how language features and vocabulary choices are used for different effects. Identifies literal and implied meaning connecting ideas in different parts of a text. Identifies nouns and verb groups in the text. Retrieves literal information from the text. D Identifies language related to the characters and the events. Identifies words in the text. E 3 of 7
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Year 3 Science: Unit 1 Is it living? Investigating living things Name: Purpose of assessment: To group living things based on observable features and distinguish them from non-living things. Science Understanding iological sciences Group living things based on observable features and distinguishes them from nonliving things. Science Inquiry Skills ommunicating ommunicate ideas. Justifies the best grouping choice based on observable features. (Part Q.4) ommunicates using accurate scientific language. A Explains grouping choices based on a variety of observable features. (Part Q. 3) ommunicates using scientific language. Selects groups for a living thing based on observable features. (Part Q.3) Distinguishes living things from non-living things. (Part A Q.3&4) ommunicates ideas. Groups living things and states observable features. (Part A Q.2&3) Uses everyday language. D Groups living and non-living things. (Part A Q.2) Uses fragmented language. E 7 of 7