Lower Key stage 2 – Year 3


  1. By the beginning of year 3, pupils should be able to read books written at an ageappropriate interest level.
  2. Pupils should be able to read accurately and at a speed that is sufficient for them to focus on understanding what they read rather than on decoding individual words.
  3. Pupil should be able to decode most new words outside their spoken vocabulary, making a good approximation to the word’s pronunciation.
  4. Pupil should be developing their understanding and enjoyment of stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction, and learning to read silently. They should also be developing their knowledge and skills in reading non-fiction about a wide range of subjects.
  5. Pupils should be beginning to understand how writing can be different from speech. Joined handwriting should be the norm; pupils should be able to use it fast enough to keep pace with what they want to say.


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