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English // English Thinking

Understand that reading is about making meaning, not just saying words correctly — a text that can be decoded but not understood has not been read

English // English Thinking

Notice the difference between decoding words and actually understanding them — recognise when you've read the words but not grasped the meaning, and do…

English // English Thinking

Distinguish between what a text explicitly says and what you have inferred, assumed, or read in — knowing which is which is fundamental to honest comprehension

English // English Thinking

Recognise how an author's deliberate choices — of words, structure, tone, and perspective — create particular effects on you as a reader

English // Reading Comprehension

Predict what might happen next in a story based on what has been read so far; discuss the significance of titles and events

English // Reading Comprehension

Check that text makes sense while reading and self-correct inaccurate reading by re-reading or using context

English // Reading Comprehension

Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories; identify similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic

English // Reading Comprehension

Link what is read or heard to own experiences; draw on background knowledge and vocabulary to support understanding of texts

English // Reading Comprehension

Participate in discussions about what is read, taking turns and listening to others; explain understanding clearly; actively engage in group reading activities

English // Speaking & Listening

Use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining, and exploring ideas; use strategies to build vocabulary through talk

English // Speaking & Listening

Gain, maintain and monitor the interest of listeners when speaking; consider and evaluate different viewpoints, attending to and building on others'…

English // Writing Composition

With teacher guidance, re-read own writing aloud to check it sounds right; listen and respond to questions and suggestions from teacher or peers to add detail…