Year 4 English – Term 3 (WA Curriculum): Term 3 Language Skills

What this unit covers

In Term 3, Year 4 English in the WA Curriculum centres on the unit “Term 3 Language Skills”.

Term 3 English for Year 4. 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 effective topic sentences for paragraphs
2. Using conjunctions to connect ideas in writing
3. Planning a narrative using story maps
4. Writing dialogue with correct punctuation
5. Creating descriptive settings using adjectives
6. Drafting character descriptions with personality traits
7. Using past tense consistently in narratives
8. Editing for spelling patterns: -tion and -sion endings
9. Writing a complete narrative with beginning, middle and end
10. Publishing narratives using digital tools
11. Identifying features of procedural texts
12. Writing clear step-by-step instructions
13. Using imperative verbs in procedure writing
14. Adding time connectives to procedures
15. Editing procedures for clarity and sequence
16. Writing a complete procedure text
17. Exploring persuasive language techniques
18. Writing opinion statements with supporting reasons
19. Using modal verbs to express possibility
20. Crafting persuasive arguments for familiar topics
21. Proofreading for capital letters and full stops
22. Revising word choices for stronger impact
23. Publishing persuasive texts with visual elements
24. Reflecting on writing progress and setting goals
25. Analysing character motivations in chapter books
26. Identifying cause and effect relationships in narrative texts
27. Using context clues to determine unfamiliar word meanings
28. Comparing different versions of the same story
29. Reading with expression using punctuation cues
30. Summarising main ideas in non-fiction texts
31. Exploring figurative language in poetry
32. Making inferences from visual and written clues
33. Identifying text features in information reports
34. Reading dialogue with appropriate voices and pace
35. Analysing how illustrations support meaning in texts
36. Predicting outcomes using story structure knowledge
37. Distinguishing between fact and opinion in texts
38. Exploring how authors create suspense and tension
39. Using reading strategies to monitor comprehension
40. Evaluating author's purpose across different text types
41. Exploring Different Voice Tones and Their Effects
42. Active Listening: Identifying Key Information
43. Asking Clarifying Questions in Conversations
44. Retelling Stories with Expression and Detail
45. Following Multi-Step Oral Instructions
46. Using Body Language to Support Speaking
47. Participating in Small Group Discussions
48. Giving Clear Directions to Classmates
49. Listening for Main Ideas in Presentations
50. Creating Character Voices for Storytelling
51. Responding Appropriately to Others' Ideas
52. Using Descriptive Language in Oral Reports
53. Practising Turn-Taking in Conversations
54. Listening for Specific Details and Facts
55. Expressing Opinions with Supporting Reasons
56. Role-Playing Different Social Situations
57. Building on Others' Ideas in Group Work
58. Using Appropriate Volume and Pace
59. Summarising Information from Audio Texts
60. Presenting Personal Experiences Clearly
61. Listening to Instructions and Asking Questions
62. Using Formal and Informal Language
63. Retelling Events in Chronological Order
64. Participating in Class Debates
65. Demonstrating Active Listening Behaviours
66. Creating and Performing Simple Dialogues
67. Giving Constructive Feedback to Peers
68. Using Connecting Words in Speech
69. Listening for Bias and Opinion
70. Presenting Research Findings Orally
71. Responding to Literature Through Discussion
72. Using Gesture and Movement in Presentations
73. Following Verbal Directions for Tasks
74. Expressing Disagreement Respectfully
75. Creating Oral Narratives with Structure
76. Listening for Cause and Effect Relationships
77. Collaborating Effectively in Group Projects
78. Using Evidence to Support Spoken Arguments
79. Adapting Speaking Style for Different Audiences
80. Reflecting on Personal Communication Skills

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.