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

What this unit covers

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

Term 2 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. Planning a Personal Recount Using a Story Map
2. Writing Strong Opening Sentences for Recounts
3. Using Time Connectives in Recount Writing
4. Adding Descriptive Details to Personal Experiences
5. Editing and Improving Our Recount Drafts
6. Publishing Our Personal Recounts with Illustrations
7. Exploring the Features of Information Reports
8. Researching and Note-Taking for Animal Reports
9. Writing Clear Topic Sentences for Report Paragraphs
10. Using Present Tense in Information Reports
11. Adding Technical Vocabulary to Our Reports
12. Creating Diagrams and Labels for Information Texts
13. Planning a Simple Procedure Text
14. Writing Clear Instructions Using Command Verbs
15. Sequencing Steps with Time and Order Words
16. Testing and Revising Our Procedure Instructions
17. Exploring Persuasive Language and Opinion Words
18. Writing a Letter to Persuade Someone
19. Using Reasons and Examples to Support Arguments
20. Creating Catchy Headlines and Slogans
21. Spelling Words with the 'tion' and 'sion' Endings
22. Using Apostrophes for Contractions and Possession
23. Joining Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions
24. Celebrating Our Writing Journey with a Class Anthology
25. Reading with Expression and Pace
26. Identifying Main Ideas in Fiction Texts
27. Using Context Clues to Understand New Vocabulary
28. Comparing Characters Across Different Stories
29. Reading and Understanding Procedural Texts
30. Making Predictions Using Text Evidence
31. Exploring Cause and Effect in Narratives
32. Reading Poetry with Rhythm and Expression
33. Understanding Author's Purpose in Information Texts
34. Making Connections Between Text and Personal Experience
35. Identifying Text Features in Non-Fiction
36. Reading Dialogue with Character Voices
37. Summarising Key Events in Chapter Books
38. Exploring Different Points of View in Stories
39. Reading and Interpreting Visual Elements in Texts
40. Building Reading Stamina with Independent Reading
41. Building Confidence Through Daily Sharing Circle
42. Learning to Listen: Active Listening Strategies
43. Taking Turns in Group Conversations
44. Asking Questions to Show Interest
45. Retelling Weekend Stories with Detail
46. Following Multi-Step Instructions Accurately
47. Giving Clear Instructions to Classmates
48. Using Voice Volume for Different Situations
49. Expressing Opinions with Reasoning
50. Listening for Key Information in Stories
51. Participating in Small Group Discussions
52. Using Body Language to Support Speaking
53. Retelling Familiar Fairy Tales
54. Asking for Clarification When Confused
55. Sharing Personal Experiences Confidently
56. Listening to Different Points of View
57. Using Descriptive Words in Storytelling
58. Following Classroom Discussion Rules
59. Giving Positive Feedback to Speakers
60. Creating and Telling Original Short Stories
61. Listening for Sequence in Instructions
62. Using Connecting Words When Speaking
63. Participating in Role Play Conversations
64. Asking Open-Ended Questions
65. Retelling Information from Audio Texts
66. Speaking Clearly and at Appropriate Pace
67. Listening for Emotions in Voices
68. Collaborating to Solve Problems Through Talk
69. Using Formal and Informal Language Appropriately
70. Preparing and Delivering Show and Tell
71. Listening for Main Ideas in Presentations
72. Expressing Agreement and Disagreement Respectfully
73. Creating Character Voices in Drama
74. Following Safety Instructions Precisely
75. Building on Others' Ideas in Discussion
76. Using Persuasive Language in Speaking
77. Listening for Details in Descriptions
78. Presenting Information to Small Groups
79. Responding Appropriately to Questions
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 2

WA terms run roughly 9–11 weeks, and in 2026 Term 2 runs from Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July — 11 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.