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Assessing Reading – Year 3 Expectations
Word Reading
- Apply knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes to read aloud and to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words
- Read further exception words, noting the unusual correspondences between spelling and sound, and where these occur in the word
- Attempt pronunciation of unfamiliar words drawing on prior knowledge of similar looking words
Reading Comprehension
- Experience and discuss a range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction, reference books or textbooks
- Know that non-fiction books are structured in different ways and be able to use them effectively
- Begin to understand that narrative books are structured in different ways, for example, quest stories and stories with dilemmas
- Ask questions to improve understanding of a text
- Predict what might happen from details stated
- Draw inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions
- Use dictionaries to check the meaning of unfamiliar words
- Identify main idea of a text
- Identify how structure, and presentation contribute to the meaning of texts
- Retrieve and record information from non-fiction
- Discuss books, poems and other works that are read aloud and independently, taking turns and listening to others’ opinions
- Explain and discuss understanding of books, poems and other material, both those read aloud and those read independently
- Prepare poems to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone, volume and action
Assessing Reading – Year 3 Mastery
Reading-Exceeding Statements
- Skim materials and note down different views and arguments
- Pause appropriately in response to punctuation and/or meaning
- Justify predictions by referring to the story
- Begin to find meaning beyond the literal, e.g. the way impressions of people are conveyed through choice of detail and language
- Read ahead to determine direction and meaning in a story
- Investigate what is known about the historical setting and events and their importance to the story
- Deduce from the evidence in the text what characters are like
- Explore figurative language and the way it conveys meaning succinctly
- Identify the way a writer sets out to persuade
- Explore the relationship between a poet and the subject of a poem
Writing-Exceeding Statements
- Use adjectives and adverbs with confidence, and attempt to think of different ones to use in different situations
- Give careful thought to the planning of writing and re-read it as a matter of course
- Ensure that descriptions have just enough detail to help the reader gain a better understanding about the way the story is unfolding
- Use words that have not been used before when describing events, characters, and feelings
- Use powerful verbs to show character or add impact
- Vary sentences, adding phrases to make the meaning more precise
- Include descriptions of events and characters in a variety of styles and can sometimes contain humour
- Describe characters and include feelings and emotions when needed
- Choose the most appropriate style of writing to suit the needs of the situations, e.g.: poems, lists, letters, reports
- Check punctuation and use speech marks and apostrophes accurately
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