KEY SKILLS
KEY SKILLS
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Whilst reading, we focus on keys skills called VIPERS. This is to ensure that our children have a deep understanding of what they are reading as well as being fluent in reading.
Decoding
Decoding
Decoding in reading is the process of breaking words down into familiar sounds to help read each word. Decoding involves the use of phonics, or the correlation between letters and sounds.
Fluency & Expression
Fluency & Expression
Fluency is a combination of the ability to read with accuracy, speed, and proper expression, which ultimately helps students strengthen their understanding of what they are reading.
Reading with expression is reading aloud with feeling. This makes reading more enjoyable and engaging.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Find and explain the meaning of words in the context.
Inference
Inference
Make and justify inferences using evidence from the text.
Prediction
Prediction
Predict what might happen from details given and implied.
Explanation
Explanation
Explaining themes, concepts and opinions of the text.
Retrieval
Retrieval
Retrieve and record information and identify key details from fiction and non-fiction.
Summarise
Summarise
Summarise the main ideas from more than one paragraph.
VIPERS Questions
1st Level
VIPERS-question-stems-KS1-KS2-1 (1).pdf2nd Level
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