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ENGLISH LANGUAGE YEAR 3

YEARLY PLAN
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TEACHING
TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS
POINTS

( Week: 1 - 4 ) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat (a) initial blends. Sound System :
1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Initial blends –
1.2.1 Listen to and repeat the pronunciation of syllable 1.1 “bl”
Theme : words. 1.2 “br”
World of 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases & expressions.
Personal 1.3.1 Listen to and understand key words in stories heard.
Relationships 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. Grammar :
2.1.5 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing word - Countable Nouns
clearly. - Numbers (singular
Suggested 2.3.1 Responding to ‘Wh’ questions. and plural forms)
Topic : 2.3.2 Give replies pertaining to numbers. Regular plurals (s, es)
The New Boy 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of key words for each
In School topic taught.
3.3.1 Read and understand phrases. Vocabulary :
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. plate, bowl, spoon,
3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the cake, bench, table,
picture cues. man, woman, etc.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear legible
print. Moral Values :
4.2.1 Match phrases to pictures. Love for oneself

( Week: 5 – 6 ) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat : Sound System :

a. short and long vowels 2.1 “cl”
b. diphthongs 2.2 “cr”
Theme : c. initial blends
World of 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds.
Stories 1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same Grammar :
sounds. - Punctuation
1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases & expressions. - Capital Letters
Suggested 1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy children’s songs and rhymes.
Topic : 1.7.2 Listen to simple stories and fables and recall the
Two Friends names of people and animals in the stories. Vocabulary :
And A Bear. 1.7.3 Listen to simple stories and fables and tell what the friends, climb, walk,
people and animals did in the story. quickly, carry,
2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. pretends, small,
2.4.3 Recite simple poems and sing songs with expressions leave, danger, close,
and appropriate gestures. ground, against,
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story forest, fight, etc.
heard and read.
2.5.2 Talk about the actions of the people and animals in a
story heard and read. Moral Values :
2.6.1 Give non-verbal responses to the story heard and Love for animals
read. Love for one another
2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story
heard and read.
3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases pronouncing them
correctly.
3.4.3 Read aloud poems, stories and fables with
expression.
3.9.1 Read and understand simple poems, stories and
fables.
4.3.1 Complete missing letters in words
4.4.3 Construct simple sentence parts.
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TEACHING
TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS
POINTS
( Week: 7 - 8 ) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat - Sound System :
Initial blends Initial digraphs
Initial digraphs 2.1 “cl”
Theme : 1.4.1 Listen to and learn the vocabulary of instructions to 2.2 “cr”
World of do or make something and directions
Personal 1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions to do
Relationships something or make something. Grammar :
2.2.1 Ask simple questions. - Articles (with
2.3.1 Responding to ‘wh’ questions. singular sounds)
Suggested 2.7.1 Thanking people. a, an, the
Topic : 3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words. - Pronouns
Razin’s New 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of key words.
House 3.6.1 Read and label parts.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories. Vocabulary :
4.1.1 Write words with phrases and sentences in clear vase, umbrella, sofa,
legible print stove, classmates,
- small letters neighbour, pillow,
- capital letters bathroom,
- combination of small and capital letters.
4.3.1 Complete missing letters in words.
4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as Moral Values :
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories Love for oneself.
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words
and pictures).
4.2.2 Label parts.
4.5.1 Spell seen words.
4.6.3 Use question marks.
4.4.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words.
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently.

( Week 9 – 10 ) 1.7.3 Listen to simple stories and fables and tell what the Sound System :
people and animals did in the story. Initial Digraphs
Theme : 1.7.4 Listen to simple stories and fables and retell the 2.1 “bl”
World of story. 2.2 “br”
Stories 2.4.2 Complete parts of the story heard or read before.
2.4.4 Retell stories read before. Grammar :
2.5.1 Give details about the people and things of a story - Personal Pronouns
Topic : heard or read.
The Missing 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. Vocabulary :
Sandwich 4.3.1 Complete missing letters in words. clap, clever, together,
4.5.1 Spell seen words. little, black, crystal,
golden, etc.

(Week: 11 – 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases & expressions. Sound System :
12) 1.3.2 Listen to and understand cardinal numbers ; 2.1 “fl”
Scope 21 – 25. 2.2 “fr”
1.3.4 Listen to and understand cardinal numbers ;
Theme : Scope 26 – 30
World of - numbers in tens up to 40 Grammar :
Knowledge - when the numbers are added, subtracted and refuted -Possessive Adjectives
1.3.5 Listen to and understand ordinal numbers ; Scope ( my, his, her, your,
fourth to tenth (4th - 10th) our )
Topic : 2.3.3 Give replies pertaining to numbers 26 – 30
Su Anne’s - numbers in tens up to forty. Vocabulary :
Birthday - adding, subtracting and refuting the numbers. Months in a year,
2.3.4 Give replies pertaining to numbers – Scope : Fourth present, both, party,
– tenth (4th – 10th ) beautiful, parent,
playground, bought,
about, room, etc.
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TEACHING
TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS
POINTS

3.1.4 Compare words for similar and different sound. Moral Values :
3.2.3 Recognise and read aloud cardinal numbers 21 – 25 - Love for oneself
in numeral and word forms. - Love for one another
3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases pronouncing them
correctly.
3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words.
3.3.2 Read out and understand simple sentences.
3.4.2 Read out correctly notices.
3.2.6 Read and learn ordinal numbers; fourth to tenth
( 4th – 10th )
4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible
print
- small letters
- capital letters
- combination of small and capital letters
4.2.1 Match phrases to pictures
4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words
and pictures).
4.3.3 Complete missing word in simple texts such as
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories
and other texts (with little or no guidance ).

(Week; 13 -1 4) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat : Sound System :

- short and long vowels 2.1 “gl”
- diphthongs 2.2 “gr”
Theme : - initial blends
World of - final blends
Stories 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Grammar :
1.7.2 Listen to simple stories and tables and recall the Subject-Verb
names of animals in the story. Agreement ( this,
Suggested 1.7.3 Listen to simple stories and tell what the animals did those, these, that )
Topic : in the story.
Three 2.1.1 Ask simple ‘Wh’ questions.
Monkeys 2.5.1 Give details about the animals of a story heard or Vocabulary :
read. house, builds, brick,
2.5.2 Talk about the action of the animals in a story heard cost, stick, little, etc.
or read.
3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds
a. short and long vowels Moral Values :
b. diphthongs Love for one another
c. initial blends
d. final blends
3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words.
3.6.3 Recognise and make word from other words.
3.9.1 Read and understand simple poems, stories and
tables.
3.9.3 Read and talk about the actions of animals in a story
heard or read.
3.9.4 Tell why a person or animal in a story is good or bad.
4.5.1 Spell seen words.
4.1.1 Write word phrases and sentences in clear, legible
print.
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences.
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TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS
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(Week: 15 - 16) 1.3.3 Listen and match the meaning of words to pictures Sound System :
and the spoken word. 2.1 “pl”
1.4.3 Listen to and follow simple directions. 2.2 “pr”
Theme : 2.2.1 Ask simple ‘wh’ questions.
World of 2.3.1 Responding to ‘Wh’ questions. Grammar :
Knowledge 2.1.4 Ask questions with correct intonation. - Capital letters
3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. - Full stops
4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible - Question mark
print.
Suggested 4.3.1 Complete missing letters in words.
Topic : 4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as Vocabulary :
Canteen Day instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories muffins, notice, cake,
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words hundred, least, bake,
and pictures). book mark, etc.
4.3.3 Complete missing word in simple texts such as
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories Moral Values :
and other texts (with little or no guidance ). Love for one self.
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences.
Use question mark

(Week 17 – 18) 1.1.1 Listen and repeat : Sound System :

- short and long vowels 2.1 “st”
- diphthongs 2.2 “sk”
Theme : - initial blends
World of - final blends
Stories 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of sounds. Grammar :
1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same - Pronouns
sounds. - Personal pronouns
Suggested 2.1.1 Pronounce words with the following sounds :
Topic : - short and long vowels
The Robin And - diphthongs Vocabulary :
The Crow - initial blends pecks, paper, happily,
- final blends everything, quarrel,
3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds : robin, etc.
- short and long vowels
- diphthongs
- initial blends Moral Value :
- final blends Love for animals.
3.1.3 Read and group words according to the word
families, the ‘st’ and ‘sk’ families.
3.3.1 Read and understand phrases
3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases pronouncing them
correctly.
3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at
picture cues.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
4.2.1 Match phrases to pictures.

(Week: 19 – 3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words. Sound System :
20) 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of key words for each 2.1 “sk”
topic taught. 2.2 “st”
3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs.
Theme : 3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the
World of picture. Grammar :
Knowledge 4.1.1 Write words, phrases, sentences, in clear, legible - Conjunctions ( and,
print but, or )
Suggested - small letters
Topic : - capital letters
How To Go To - combination of small and capital letters
School

Pg 5 of 9
TEACHING
TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS
POINTS

4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as Vocabulary :

instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories motorcycle, lorry,
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words helicopter, aeroplane,
and pictures). trishaw, boat, bus,
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently. van, taxi.
4.5.2 Take dictation of seen sentences.
4.7.3 Write short messages, instructions, directions and
descriptions with little or no guidance. Moral Value :
4.7.1 Write simple short messages, instructions, directions, Love for the
with guidance. environment

(Week 21 - 22) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat : Sound System :

- short and long vowel 2.1 “st”
- diphthongs 2.2 “sk”
Theme : - initial blends
World of - final blends
Stories 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Grammar :
1.3.1 Listen to and understand key words in stories heard. - Conjunctions
1.7.1 Listen to simple stories and respond non-verbally ( and, or, but )
and verbally.
Suggested 1.7.3 Listen to simple stories and tell what people did in
Topic : the story. Vocabulary :
Jack And The 2.1.1 Pronounce words with the following sounds : best, scary, mask,
Magic Beans - short and long vowel vest, boast, toast,
- diphthongs task, wears.
- initial blends
- final blends
2.5.2 Give details about the people and animals of a story Moral Values :
heard and read. Love for oneself
3.4.2 Read aloud correctly picture announcements,
messages, letters, stories and fables.
3.4.3 Read aloud poems, stories and fables with
expression.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
3.8.2 Locate the word in the dictionary.
3.9.1 Read and understand simple poems, stories and
fables.
3.9.3 Read and talk about the actions of the people in a
story heard or read.
4.7.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

(Week 23 – 24) 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Sound System :
1.7.2 Listen to simple stories and fables and recall the 2.1 “sh”
names of people and animals in the stories. 2.2 “ch”
Theme : 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
World of 2.5.2 Talk about the actions of the people and animals in a
Knowledge story heard and read. Grammar :
3.3.1 Read and understand phrases. -Adjectives of colour,
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. shape and size
Suggested 3.6.4 Pick out the words that show comparison.
Topic : 4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible
Painting The print : Vocabulary :
House - small letters thick, thin, fat,
- capital letters round, long, fast,
 - combination of small and capital letters small, short

Pg 6 of 9
TEACHING
TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS
POINTS

4.3.1 Complete missing letters in words.

4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words
and pictures).
4.2.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.4.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words.
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently.

( Week 25 ) 1.3.3 Listen and match the meaning of words to pictures Sound System :
and the spoken word. 2.1 “sh”
1.4.3 Listen to and follow simple directions. 2.2 “ch”
Theme : 2.1.1 Pronounce words with the following sounds
World of a. short and long vowels
Stories b. diphthongs Grammar :
c. initial blends Adjectives of colour
d. final blends shapes and size.
e. initial digraphs
Suggested f. final digraphs Vocabulary :
Topic : g. silent letters big, small, juicy,
The Mousedeer 2.1.2 Pronounce 2-syllable words correctly. happy, scold
And The 3.4.3 Read aloud poems, stories & fables with expressions.
Farmer 4.3.1 Complete missing letters in words.
4.5.1 Spell seen words.
4.7.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

(Week 26 – 27) 1.3.3 Listen to and match the meaning of words to pictures Sound System :
and the spoken word. 2.1 “sh”
2.3.1 Responding to ‘wh’ questions. 2.2 “ch”
Theme : 3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words.
World of 3.3.1 Read and understand phrases.
Knowledge 3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences. Grammar :
4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible - ‘Wh’ questions
print : - Positive questions
Suggested - small letters and responses
Topic : - capital letters
Fun Activities - combination of small and capital letters
To Do 4.2.1 Match phrases to pictures. Vocabulary :
4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as skates, bakes, paints,
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories draw, feeds, catches,
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words huge, plant.
and pictures).
4.4.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words. Moral Value :
4.4.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentences. Love for one another
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently.
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(Week 28 – 29) 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Sound System :
1.3.3 Listen and match the meaning of words to pictures 2.1 “sh”
and the spoken word. 2.2 “ch”
2.3.1 Responding to ‘wh’ questions.
Theme : 3.1.3 Read and group words according to word families; Grammar :
World of the ‘ch’ family and the ‘sh’ family. Positive Questions and
Stories 3.1.4 Compare words for similar and different sounds. Responses
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences.
3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at the Vocabulary :
picture cues. cook, pray, sing,
Suggested 3.9.1 Read and understand simple poems, stories & fables. swim, write, draw,
Topic : 3.9.3 Read and talk about actions of people and animals in drink, jump, run,
Jia Wei’s a story heard or read. dance.
Diary 4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible
print.
4.3.2 Complete missing letters in words. Moral Values :
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently. Caring for others.

(Week 30 – 31) 1.3.3 Listen to and group words according to the same Sound System :
sounds. Long vowel sound :
1.7.1 Listen to simple stories and fables and respond non- ‘oo’ ‘ea’ ‘ee’
verbally and verbally.
Theme : 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
World of 2.3.1 Responding to ‘wh’ questions.
Knowledge 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of key words for each Grammar :
topic taught. Simple Present Tense
3.3.1 Read and understand phrases.
Suggested 4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible
Topic : print :
Razin Visits - small letters Vocabulary :
His - capital letters foot, crook, hook,
Grandparents - combination of small and capital letters shook, bit, tip, kit,
4.2.1 Match phrases to pictures. fit.
4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words
and pictures). Moral Values :
4.4.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging Love for one another
words.
4.4.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.
(Week 32 – 33) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat : Sound System :
- short and long vowel Long vowel sound :
- diphthongs ‘oo’ ‘I’
- initial blends
Theme : - final blends
World of 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Grammar :
Stories 1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to same sounds. - Punctuation
2.3.1 Responding to ‘wh’ questions. - Capital Letters
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences.
Suggested 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs.
Topic : 3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by Vocabulary :
The Big Tree identifying details.. root, shoot, food,
3.7.3 Read and understand simple factual texts by beat, leap, cheat,
identifying main ideas. deep, meat, sheet.

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TEACHING
TOPIC SPECIFICATIONS
POINTS

( 4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as Moral Value :

instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories Love for animals
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words
and pictures).
4.4.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words.
4.5.2 Take dictation of seen sentences.

(Week 34 – 35) 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and Sound System :
expressions. Vowel sound ‘ou’
1.5.3 Listen to and understand simple factual texts. ‘ow’
Theme : 1.7.4 Listen to simple stories & fables and retell the story.
World of 2.2.1 Ask simple ‘wh’ questions.
Knowledge 2.5.2 Talk about the actions of the people and animals in a Grammar :
story heard or read. Prepositions (of
3.2.1 Recognise and read out words. location and direction)
3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of key words for each
Suggested topic taught.
Topic : 3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs. Vocabulary :
Going To 3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by stadium, hospital,
Town identifying details. cinema, library, post
4.3.2 Complete missing word in simple texts such as office.
instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories
and other texts (with guidance in the form of words
and pictures). Moral Values :
4.4.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts. Love for one’s
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently. country.
4.5.1 Spell seen words.

(Week 36 – 37) 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Sound System :
1.3.1 Listen to and understand key words in stories heard. Vowel sound ‘ou’
2..1.5 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words ‘ow’
Theme : clearly.
World of 2.4.4 Retell stories read before.
Knowledge 2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story Grammar :
heard or read. Prepositions
2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story
 heard or read.
Suggested 3.1.2 Read aloud words with letters listed. Vocabulary :
Topic : 3.1.3 Read and group words according to the family ‘ow’ museum, building,
Building or ‘ou’. longhouse
3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of key words for each
topic taught.
3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by Moral Values :
identifying details. Love for one’s
4.4.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging country.
words.
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently.
4.6.2 Use full stops at the end of a sentence.

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(Week 38 – 39) 1.5.3 Listen to and understand simple factual texts. Sound System :
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy children’s songs and rhymes. 2.1 “k”
2.2.1 Ask simple ‘wh’ questions. 2.1 “h”
Theme : 2.3.1 Responding to ‘wh’ questions.
World of 3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words.
Knowledge 3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of key words for each Grammar :
topic taught. Simple Present Tense
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences.
3.3.3 Read and understand simple paragraphs.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories. Vocabulary :
4.1.1 Write words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible teeth, claws, fur,
print : trunks, neck, stripes,
- small letters fierce, smell
- capital letters
- combination of small and capital letters
4.4.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging Moral Values :
words. Love for animals
4.7.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

( Week 40 ) 1.1.1 Listen to and repeat : Sound System :

- short and long vowel 2.1 “k”
- diphthongs 2.1 “h”
Theme : - initial blends
World of - final blends
Stories - silent letters Grammar :
1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds. Simple Past Tense
1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to same sounds.
2.1.3 Repeat exclamations with the correct intonation and
Suggested stress. Vocabulary :
Topic : 2.1.4 Ask questions with the correct intonation. knife, honest, heir,
The Crow And 3.1.1 Look at letters and say aloud the following sounds : knee, knock, hour,
The Fox - short and long vowel sharp.
- diphthongs
- initial blends
- final blends Moral Values :
- initial digraphs Love for animals.
- final digraphs
- silent letters
3.1.2 Read aloud words with the letters listed in 3.1.1
above.
3.1.4 Compare words for similar and different sounds.
4.4.3 Construct simple sentences independently.
4.7.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.