Year 2 English – Term 3 (WA Curriculum): Term 3 Language Skills

What this unit covers

In Term 3, Year 2 English in the WA Curriculum centres on the unit “Term 3 Language Skills”.

Term 3 English for Year 2. 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 Recounts Using Past Tense Verbs
2. Adding Descriptive Words to Make Writing Interesting
3. Using Capital Letters for Names and Places
4. Writing Step-by-Step Instructions with Time Words
5. Creating Character Descriptions for Stories
6. Using Question Marks and Exclamation Marks Correctly
7. Planning a Personal Narrative Using Story Maps
8. Writing Compound Sentences with 'and' and 'but'
9. Spelling Words with the 'ai' and 'ay' Sound Patterns
10. Drafting a Factual Report About Animals
11. Using Adjectives to Paint Pictures with Words
12. Writing Dialogue with Speech Marks
13. Creating Persuasive Texts to Share Opinions
14. Editing Writing by Reading Aloud
15. Spelling Words with Silent Letters
16. Writing Detailed Procedures for Classroom Activities
17. Using Commas in Lists and Sentences
18. Developing Story Settings Through Descriptive Writing
19. Writing Comparative Texts Using 'er' and 'est'
20. Publishing Writing Using Digital Tools
21. Creating Information Reports with Headings
22. Writing Poetry with Rhyming Patterns
23. Using Apostrophes for Contractions and Ownership
24. Reflecting on Writing Progress and Setting Goals
25. Reading compound words in context
26. Identifying main characters and their traits
27. Using picture clues to predict story outcomes
28. Reading with expression and appropriate pace
29. Understanding cause and effect in stories
30. Decoding words with silent letters
31. Comparing different versions of the same story
32. Reading and understanding simple poetry
33. Using context clues to work out unknown words
34. Identifying the problem and solution in stories
35. Reading informational texts about animals
36. Understanding sequence words in procedural texts
37. Reading dialogue with appropriate expression
38. Making connections between text and personal experience
39. Understanding the difference between fact and opinion
40. Reading and retelling traditional tales
41. Listening for Key Details in Stories
42. Taking Turns in Group Conversations
43. Using Clear Voice and Expression When Speaking
44. Following Two-Step Oral Instructions
45. Sharing Personal Experiences with Confidence
46. Listening to Different Points of View
47. Asking Questions to Learn More
48. Retelling a Story in Correct Order
49. Using Body Language to Support Speaking
50. Listening for Main Ideas in Presentations
51. Giving Simple Directions to Others
52. Expressing Opinions with Reasons
53. Role Playing Community Helpers
54. Listening and Responding to Poems
55. Describing People, Places and Things
56. Taking Part in Show and Tell
57. Listening for Rhyming Patterns
58. Using Polite Language in Conversations
59. Retelling News or Events
60. Asking for Help and Clarification
61. Listening to Instructions for Games
62. Sharing Favourite Books with Others
63. Using Different Voices for Characters
64. Responding to Yes/No Questions
65. Describing Feelings and Emotions
66. Listening for Sequence Words
67. Giving Compliments and Praise
68. Acting Out Simple Stories
69. Listening to Different Accents and Languages
70. Explaining How Things Work
71. Responding to Open-Ended Questions
72. Using Gesture and Movement in Storytelling
73. Listening for Problem and Solution
74. Sharing Weekend Activities
75. Following Playground Rules Through Discussion
76. Retelling Traditional Tales
77. Using Time Words When Speaking
78. Listening for Cause and Effect
79. Presenting About My Family
80. Reflecting on Speaking and Listening Goals

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.