S3

S3 English

On this page you will find tasks designed to help you develop the skills required to be successful in English. The tasks are separated into RUAE, writing and personal reading. You should aim to complete a task from each section over the course of a week.

RUAE

This link takes you to a  booklet of passages designed to develop your reading for understanding, analysis and evaluation skills. The passages and questions become more challenging as you work through the booklet. Start at the level that is right for you.

S3 Practise RUAE

This booklet provides you with notes and exercises on particular types of RUAE questions:

S3 RUAE

Writing

These links take you to a variety of stimuli  designed to inspire some extended writing. One slide is designed for creative writing and the other focuses on personal/reflective writing. The writing prompts provide ideas for extended pieces of writing. Select a task suitable to your level.

S3 creative writing stimulus

S3 Personal writing stimulus

Writing Prompts

Personal Reading

Reading a variety of texts is the best way to develop your language and literacy skills. Reading for just 5 minutes a day will help you succeed, not just in the English classroom, but in your other subjects as well!

This link will take you to a personal reading log and a variety of tasks you can complete in response to the texts you have read.

Extension: The taste of literature booklet encourages you to read sections of more challenging texts and to consider the writer’s craft.

BGE Reading Log

Taste of literature unit

 

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