1. November 2012

2. Reading in KS2 Generally by the time children reach KS2 they are starting to become confident, fluent readers. It might seem that they ‘can read’ but this is only the beginning…

3. How we teach reading in school Shared reading (whole class) Guided reading (groups) One-to-one reading (individuals)

4. Using Assessment focuses in Reading AF2 AF3 AF4 AF5 AF6 How do they work together? The whole picture of ‘a reader’

5. Helping children to develop reading confidence Read often to your child and have fun Read without being distracted Read and reread stories Make predictions Enjoy the illustrations. Talk about the authors and illustrators Talk about characters, plot and setting Discuss preferences for authors and genres Discuss issues arising from the book and feelings and opinions about it.

6. Discuss similarities and differences between stories. Alternate reading Read poems to/with your child. Listen to recorded stories, on CD, on I-Pod etc.

7. Developing comprehension skills Fun ways to explore comprehension… The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson Bug Babies by

8. The higher order skills needed Evaluation Inference Deduction Analysis

9. How you can help to develop these skills at home Questioning and discussion Literal questions: allow the children to show what they have learnt… When did the story take place? What did this character look like? Who are the main characters in the story? Can you list three ……..…….?

10. Application skills: make links between stories Can you relate this story to another with a similar theme? Which type of stories start like this one? What other way could the author have……?

11. Analysis : children are required to imply implicit meanings and make deductions What words give you that impression? What was the author’s intention? What evidence is there to support your view? Why did the author decide to…………..?

12. Synthesis : gather evidence from the text Can you invent a new title for this story? How would you adapt………….? to create a different……………..? How could you change the plot to……………?

13. Evaluation: Presenting and defending opinions by making judgements and explaining preferences What is your opinion of……………..? Justify your opinion. Could the story be improved? How? Is this a successful story? Would it be better if……………?

14. Further resources and websites www.booktrust.org.uk – best book guide and other activities www.booktrust.org.uk www.booktime.org.uk www.boysintobooks.co.uk