South Africa Grade 3 Home Language

The Grade 3 Home Language curriculum in South Africa focuses on English and is based on the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The curriculum aims to develop learners' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and phonics.

Key Components:

• Listening & Speaking: Learners engage in activities such as songs, rhymes, stories, and oral discussions to improve their listening comprehension and speaking skills.
• Phonics & Spelling: Phonics instruction is paced throughout the year, with 1-2 new sounds introduced each week during the first two terms. This component helps learners develop their decoding and spelling skills.
• Reading: Learners develop reading comprehension skills through various activities, including shared reading and group reading. They learn to summarize texts and analyze different types of texts.
• Handwriting: Learners practice handwriting to develop legible and fluent writing.
• Writing: Learners develop their writing skills through various activities, including creative writing and constructing sentences and paragraphs. They learn to use correct punctuation and spelling.

Term Breakdown:

The curriculum is divided into four terms, each focusing on specific learning outcomes. Formal assessments are conducted throughout the year to evaluate learners' progress. Resources such as lesson plans, workbooks, and assessment tasks are available to support teachers in implementing the curriculum. The WCED ePortal provides additional resources, including Teaching and Assessment Plans (TAPs) for each term.