Reading Year 2

Expected

Pupils will be able to:

• Read accurately most words of two or more syllables

• Read most words containing common suffixes

• Read most common exception words

 In age appropriate books, the pupil can:

• Read words accurately and fluently without overt sounding and blending

• Sound out most unfamiliar words accurately, without undue hesitation and check it makes sense to them

• Discuss and explain their understanding of the meaning of vocabulary in the context of the text

• Answer questions and make some inferences on the basis of what is being said and done

• Asking and answering appropriate questions related to text

Greater Depth

The pupil can, in a book they are reading independently:

• Make a plausible prediction about what might happen on the basis of what has been read so far. Give reasons for this

• Make inferences

• With greater confidence, can discuss vocabulary choices and begin to consider the impact

• Discuss their favourite words and phrases and give reasons for this

• Make links between the book they are reading and other books they have read