English // Reading Comprehension
Wide Independent Reading Across Genres
Read widely and independently across fiction and non-fiction — including whole novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and non-fiction from different genres, periods, and cultures — building stamina, breadth, and personal taste as a reader
Quick check
Does the learner read for pleasure across a wide range of books — fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays — and can they talk enthusiastically about authors, genres, or themes they've discovered on their own?
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Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Choose books independently that offer appropriate challenge and genuine interest
- Read at least two Shakespeare plays and a range of pre-1914 and contemporary literature during KS3
- Maintain a personal reading record and articulate preferences with reasons
Topic // Map
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- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
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Reading Comprehension // Ages 9 to 10
Independent reading extends KS2 recommending books to peers
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Ages 11 to 14 // Thinking skill
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Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
- RI.6.10RI.7.10RI.8.10RL.6.10RL.7.10RL.8.10
- The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
- KS3-ENG-R-1aKS3-ENG-R-1b
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