Independent Reader

An Independent Reader

• Is self-motivated, confident and experienced and capable of tackling demanding texts
• Can read thoughtfully and appreciate shades of meaning
• Is capable of locating, retrieving and drawing on a variety of sources in order to research a topic
• Can distinguish between fact and opinion
• Is willing to take on more challenging texts
• Can make predictions on details stated and implied content
• with encouragement an independent reader becomes more critical of what they read and what writers have to say as well as beginning to notice the effect of writing on them
• Can comment on organisational structures and language
• Can express views formed from all reading. Explaining and justifying personal opinions and challenge alternative views

To Support Parents Can;

• Talk to their child about their reading
• Maintain a reading routine
• Provide opportunities for children to read beyond those that they self select i.e. make suggestions on what to read
• Demonstrate how to tackle demands of increasingly challenging material
• Engage child in debate and discussion and talk around character, themes and intent