Year 3/4

English – Inferencing and Figurative Language

In English, students are developing their reading comprehension skills with a particular focus on inferencing and figurative language. They are learning to read between the lines by combining clues from a text with their own knowledge and experiences to make logical inferences about characters, events and situations.

Students are also exploring how authors use figurative language, including similes, metaphors and personification, to create vivid descriptions and engage readers. Through reading, discussions and writing activities, students are learning to recognise these language devices, explain their meaning and experiment with using them in their own writing.

At home, encourage your child to explain what a character might be thinking or feeling and identify the clues that helped them reach that conclusion. You could also challenge them to find examples of figurative language in the books they read.

NSW English K–10 Syllabus – Stage 2

EN2-RECOM-01 – Reading comprehension: Uses comprehension strategies to independently read and comprehend texts.

EN2-UARL-01 – Understanding and responding to literature: Examines how authors use language and literary devices to create meaning and engage readers.