1. Year 3 English Workshop Thursday 15 th October 2015

2. Aims To know about the key areas of English To become familiar with the Key Stage English curriculum Discussion about helping children with English Resources Questions

3. The 3 areas of English Speaking and Listening Reading Writing- includes spelling and handwriting

4. Speaking and Listening Discuss the importance of speaking and listening with confidence Develops their spoken language Builds their vocabulary Improves their writing

5. Reading 1. Importance of reading every day 2. Talking about books and asking questions 3. Learning vocabulary 4. Reading a wide range of books 5. Parent story telling 6. Library 7. Book lists

6. Reading Reciprocal reading focuses on the following four areas Predicting Clarifying Summarising Questioning

7. Writing These incorporate spelling and handwriting Writing for different purposes stories, non fiction, poems, letters, diaries, newspaper articles Role play and speaking before writing. Planning before writing Independent writing Evaluating writing VCOP Free writing

8. Useful websites and resources Websites – www.topmarks.co.uk www.ictgames.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english http://primarygamesarena.com/English http://resources.woodlands- junior.kent.sch.uk/literacy/index.htm English guidance for Year 3

9. Questions