Year 3 clauses worksheet
This complete Year 3 clauses SPaG lesson introduces pupils to main and subordinate clauses through clear teaching slides, an engaging hands-on activity and two differentiated worksheets. Children learn to identify which parts of a sentence can stand alone and which provide extra detail, supporting more confident sentence construction.
The lesson includes:
- SPaG Slide Pack – Clauses: visual modelling and progressive examples of main and subordinate clauses
- Clause Match Activity Sheet: a practical cut-and-stick task using colour coding to sort clause types
- Identify Clauses Worksheet (Standard and Simplified): written tasks that reinforce the key concept with options for different abilities
No year group labels appear on the resources, so they’re suitable for a range of learners across KS2. Each sheet includes the small step to help track progress and support targeted teaching. For planning tips and extension ideas, use the Year 3 Spring SPaG lesson plans.


