I regularly select and read, listen to or watch texts which I enjoy and find interesting, and I can explain why I prefer certain texts and authors.

I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics,context clues,punctuation and grammar to read with understanding and expression.

I am learning to select and use strategies and resources before I read, and as I read, to help make the meaning of texts clear.

Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort and use information for a specific purpose.

I am learning to make notes under given headings and use them to understand information, explore ideas and problems and create new texts.

To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can identify and consider the purpose and main ideas of a text.

To show my understanding, I can respond to different kinds of questions and other close reading tasks and I am learning to create some questions of my own.

To help me develop an informed view, I can recognise the difference between fact and opinion.

I can share my thoughts about structure, characters and/or setting, recognise the writer’s message and relate it to my own experiences, and comment on the effective choice of words and other features.