Year 3 English – Term 3 (WA Curriculum): Term 3 Language Skills

What this unit covers

In Term 3, Year 3 English in the WA Curriculum centres on the unit “Term 3 Language Skills”.

Term 3 English for Year 3. Writing (24 lessons), Reading (16 lessons), Speaking & Listening (40 lessons).

Lesson sequence (80 lessons)

The unit breaks down into the following lesson-by-lesson sequence — each title below is a teachable lesson, in order:

1. Writing Simple Procedures: How-to Instructions
2. Using Time Connectives in Procedure Writing
3. Planning a Persuasive Text: Choosing Your Topic
4. Writing Strong Opinion Statements
5. Supporting Your Opinion with Reasons
6. Using Persuasive Language Techniques
7. Drafting Your Persuasive Letter
8. Editing Persuasive Texts for Impact
9. Publishing Your Persuasive Writing
10. Introduction to Report Writing: Choosing a Topic
11. Researching Facts for Information Reports
12. Organising Information into Paragraphs
13. Writing Clear Topic Sentences
14. Adding Details and Examples to Reports
15. Using Present Tense in Information Reports
16. Editing Reports for Accuracy
17. Publishing Information Reports with Visuals
18. Planning Personal Recounts: Selecting Events
19. Writing Engaging Recount Openings
20. Using Past Tense Consistently in Recounts
21. Adding Descriptive Language to Recounts
22. Sequencing Events with Time Connectives
23. Proofreading and Editing Your Recount
24. Publishing and Sharing Personal Recounts
25. Identifying root words and common suffixes in fiction texts
26. Reading with expression using punctuation cues
27. Making predictions using text features and prior knowledge
28. Comparing characters' motivations across different stories
29. Decoding multisyllabic words using chunking strategies
30. Reading dialogue with appropriate tone and pace
31. Inferring meaning from context clues in non-fiction texts
32. Analysing how illustrations support written text
33. Building fluency through repeated reading of poetry
34. Identifying cause and effect relationships in informational texts
35. Using prefixes to determine word meaning while reading
36. Summarising main ideas from chapter books
37. Comparing fiction and non-fiction texts on similar topics
38. Reading procedural texts and following multi-step instructions
39. Identifying author's purpose in persuasive texts
40. Evaluating information from multiple sources on the same topic
41. Expressing Opinions with Confidence in Group Discussions
42. Active Listening: Identifying Key Information in Stories
43. Following Multi-Step Instructions for Classroom Activities
44. Retelling Familiar Stories with Expression and Detail
45. Using Voice Volume and Tone for Different Audiences
46. Asking Thoughtful Questions During Presentations
47. Role Playing Characters from Australian Literature
48. Building Vocabulary Through Word Association Games
49. Giving Clear Instructions for Simple Games
50. Listening for Main Ideas in Informational Texts
51. Presenting Show and Tell with Supporting Details
52. Collaborative Storytelling in Small Groups
53. Using Body Language to Support Oral Communication
54. Responding Appropriately to Different Types of Questions
55. Drama: Exploring Emotions Through Voice and Movement
56. Participating Respectfully in Class Debates
57. Retelling Events in Correct Sequence
58. Using Descriptive Language in Oral Presentations
59. Active Listening: Summarising What Others Say
60. Creating and Performing Simple Dialogues
61. Giving Constructive Feedback to Classmates
62. Following Oral Instructions for Art Projects
63. Storytelling with Props and Visual Aids
64. Building Confidence Through Impromptu Speaking
65. Listening for Specific Details in Audio Texts
66. Presenting Research Findings to the Class
67. Role Playing Real-Life Scenarios and Situations
68. Using Connecting Words in Oral Communication
69. Responding to Literature Through Discussion
70. Performing Readers Theatre with Expression
71. Giving Directions Using Positional Language
72. Active Listening During Guest Speaker Presentations
73. Creating Original Stories for Oral Performance
74. Using Formal and Informal Language Appropriately
75. Participating in Literature Circle Discussions
76. Presenting Persuasive Arguments on Simple Topics
77. Drama: Exploring Different Character Perspectives
78. Listening and Responding to Poetry Performances
79. Conducting Simple Interviews with Classmates
80. Reflecting on Speaking and Listening Growth

Curriculum codes in this unit

Content codes:

Reading the codes: WA codes (the ones starting with WA) pack the year level, learning area, strand and content number into one string, while the national Australian Curriculum v9 uses a different anatomy that starts with AC9 — same content family, different labels. Our complete WA Curriculum guide decodes both, character by character.

Planning notes for Term 3

WA terms run roughly 9–11 weeks, and in 2026 Term 3 runs from Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September — 10 weeks for WA public schools. With 80 lessons in this unit, that leaves breathing room for assessment, moderation and the weeks that disappear to carnivals, camps and public holidays — plan the assessable work to land two to three weeks before the end of term rather than in the final week.