Scan pictures for clues. Search for meaning and detail. Recognise chunks and sounds in words and say the sounds as I stretch out the word. Make predictions using pictures, own experience and knowledge of sounds in words. Read on to gather more information so I can work out the word. Check it looks right; sounds right; makes sense? Self-correct by, re-reading to cross check information, as I think about my reading. I can find and use word endings, like: -s - ed -ing -er Comment on the characters, settings and plot. Talk about the story sequence. Discuss new words. Ask and answer questions. Find the part in the story that tells me ... Why? What? Phrase my reading and make it sound interesting using punctuation.. , “ ” ! ? Read the story fluently. Retell the story with detail. Make comparisons between non-fiction and fiction texts. Identify simple ideas & information from non- fiction texts. Make a personal response to the text and share with others. I can explain what type of text this is: recount, narrative, report, poem.