The Summer term block of our Spectacular SPaG scheme includes 7 carefully sequenced lessons, each based on a small step from the DfE’s English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation (often referred to as GPS). These lessons help Year 3 pupils consolidate key grammar and punctuation skills while beginning to write with more independence and structure.
Each SPaG lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, an activity sheet and a differentiated worksheet. Activity sheets encourage active engagement, while worksheets allow pupils to apply their knowledge through structured writing tasks. All resources are differentiated at two levels to support a range of learners.
The scheme also includes Year 3 SPaG assessments in the style of GPS tests, complete with mark schemes and answers, alongside an assessment tracker to support progress monitoring. A full set of lesson plans and a termly overview are included to support planning and coverage.
The Year 3 Summer spelling resources sit alongside these lessons, helping pupils apply spelling patterns alongside grammar learning.
Sessions last 15-30 minutes and can be delivered flexibly depending on your timetable. Lessons work well as standalone SPaG sessions or as part of your wider English teaching.
Our Year 3 SPaG Summer term resources are designed to help pupils become more independent writers. Lessons focus on organising ideas, linking sentences clearly and using a wider range of grammar features with confidence.
Pupils begin to use paragraphs, headings and subheadings, while developing their understanding of clauses, conjunctions, adverbs and prepositions to express time, place and cause more precisely.
These resources support pupils in moving from sentence-level work towards more organised, structured writing, ready for the expectations of Year 4.
Browse our full range of SPaG resources for complete progression from Year 1 to Year 6.
