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Year 3 Reading Objectives

Y3 Expected Outcomes

Y3 Greater Depth Outcomes

Word

  • I can use my existing knowledge to help myself read aloud (use knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes).
  • I can read most words independently, quickly and accurately.
  • I am aware that some words sound different to how they are spelt
  • I know a greater number of words that sound different to how they are spelt.

Fluency

  • I can read most words quickly and accurately.
  • I can read most words independently, quickly and accurately..
  • I will prepare and perform poems and play scripts (showing understanding through intonation, tone, volume and action).
  • I confidently perform poems and play scripts.

Comprehension

  • I have understood a range of texts I have read (including fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction, reference books, textbooks).
  • I can evaluate a range of texts I have read.
  • I use a dictionary to check the meaning of words.
  • I use a dictionary more confidently to check the meaning of words and am beginning to use them in my own work.
  • I can identify some themes in a range of books I read (including fairy stories, myths and legends, and retelling some of these orally).
  • I can identify and evaluate some themes in a range of books I read.
  • I know that poetry comes in different forms.
  • I know that poetry comes in different forms and can compare different styles.
  • I know a character does certain things because of how the character is feeling or what has happened to them in the story. GD
  • I know a character does certain things because of how the character is feeling or what has happened to them in the story and use evidence to support my ideas.
  • I can predict events in stories from what has happened up to now.
  • I can predict events in stories more accurately from what has happened up to now.
  • I can use non-fiction books to find information.
  • I can use non-fiction books to find information without adult help.