• •


identifying questions to be answered while reading, even developing further questions based on response to the text


using prior learning (from other reading matter, own experiences, discussions, television, etc.) to form links and understand and interpret new content


•


approaching texts systematically, understanding that purpose, content, layout and language may indicate that a different strategy must be employed when approaching the text.


The learner is able to evaluate a text and read


critically. This is demonstrated by being able to: •


summarise information from a book or article using key words and headings


• • • •


re-organise content into tables, mind maps, charts, etc. to suit a different audience or purpose


identify and understand an author’s purpose, point of view or opinion


identify when an author has attempted to bias or manipulate the reader using persuasive techniques


recognise and articulate the relationship between cause and effect


• • •


evaluate and assess arguments put forward by someone else, even if they conflict with own opinion and views


use a variety of source material (facts, visual matter, texts, quotes, etc.) to support an argument or debate, or draw conclusions


aware of “reading between the lines” and can infer meaning beyond the actual words written when required, and is therefore able to interpret visual symbols and symbolic content at an appropriate level.


The learner shows an understanding of the different components of story and texts, which


means the learner can: •


•


• •


• identify characters, setting, plot, and storyline


articulate how a character’s actions, the setting, plot, etc. relate to the story and thus the author’s intention or purpose


discuss why characters act the way they do


recognise first or third person narrative and associated features


recognise different tone and mood in texts, especially fiction and poetry and discuss how it has been achieved (style, content, vocabulary, etc.)


•


identify different genres and discuss how they are able to do so and also their own preferences.


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