L/O: How can I actively read a text? How confident are you with this objective? Copy and answer. L/O: How can I actively read a text? 1 2 3 4 5 1- I know how to read but what does ‘actively read’ mean? 3- I know some reading strategies but am not sure how to apply them. 5- Sit down Miss C. I’ve got this!

What does it mean to ‘actively read’ a text? Whenever you see this symbol it means you need to answer a KEY QUESTION. Make sure you copy the question in your books. What does it mean to ‘actively read’ a text?

What does it mean to ‘actively read’ a text? Actively reading a text means using a range of strategies to understand the content, purpose and effect. Read and understand any text Focus on the language Consider the effect on readers Improve your own vocabulary

What are reading strategies? Remember what you have to do when you see this symbol! What are reading strategies?

Reading Strategies are ways in which you can understand even more about a text.

Draw this table in your books Reading Strategy What that means Skimming

PREDICTING

You make informed guesses about the text

SKIMMING

You read quickly through the sentences getting a gist of the understanding of the text.

SCANNING

Your eyes dart around a text searching for a specific word/ phrase/ number.

CLOSE READING

You pay close attention to the sentences, taking time to understand the meaning.

QUESTIONING

You make informed guesses about the text.

EMPATHISING

When you put yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel what they feel.

VISUALISING

You see a picture in your mind to help gain a better impression or understanding of the text.

INFERRING

When someone makes a point that isn’t obvious and you have to read “between the lines” to find the meaning.

L/O: How can I actively read a text? How confident are you with this objective? L/O: How can I actively read a text? 1 2 3 4 5

Scary Secondary School? You're not alone Moving from primary to secondary school can be a daunting experience. But, remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not look it, but they're just as nervous as you are. Moving to secondary school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules. Teachers don't bite! If you're unsure what to do or are worried about anything then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they're experienced in helping new students settle in. Some secondary schools also have a 'buddy system' or a 'friends system'. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.

Scary Secondary School? PREDICTING: Look at the headline, what is this text going to be about? Why has the writer used a question? How does this change your understanding of the text? Scary Secondary School?

Scary Secondary School? Skimming: Skim read the text- what is it about? YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE! Scary Secondary School? You're not alone Moving from primary to secondary school can be a daunting experience. But, remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not look it, but they're just as nervous as you are. Moving to secondary school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules. Teachers don't bite! If you're unsure what to do or are worried about anything then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they're experienced in helping new students settle in. Some secondary schools also have a 'buddy system' or a 'friends system'. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.

Scary Secondary School? Scanning: What two systems are there in place to help students settle in? 30 SECONDS! Scary Secondary School? You're not alone Moving from primary to secondary school can be a daunting experience. But, remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not look it, but they're just as nervous as you are. Moving to secondary school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules. Teachers don't bite! If you're unsure what to do or are worried about anything then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they're experienced in helping new students settle in. Some secondary schools also have a 'buddy system' or a 'friends system'. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.

Scary Secondary School? EMPATHISING: Who might read this text and why? Scary Secondary School? You're not alone Moving from primary to secondary school can be a daunting experience. But, remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not look it, but they're just as nervous as you are. Moving to secondary school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules. Teachers don't bite! If you're unsure what to do or are worried about anything then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they're experienced in helping new students settle in. Some secondary schools also have a 'buddy system' or a 'friends system'. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.

Scary Secondary School? CLOSE READING: What advice does this text give to new students? Write your ideas in bullet points. Scary Secondary School? You're not alone Moving from primary to secondary school can be a daunting experience. But, remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not look it, but they're just as nervous as you are. Moving to secondary school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules. Teachers don't bite! If you're unsure what to do or are worried about anything then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they're experienced in helping new students settle in. Some secondary schools also have a 'buddy system' or a 'friends system'. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.

What are reading strategies?

It is important to use a range of reading strategies because… The reading strategies I use the most are… I am going to try and use…

L/O: How can I actively read a text? How confident are you with this objective? L/O: How can I actively read a text? 1 2 3 4 5

deduce, infer or interpret information, events or ideas from texts AF1 use a range of strategies, including accurate decoding of text, to read for meaning   AF2 understand, describe, select or retrieve information, events or ideas from texts and use quotation and reference to texts AF3 deduce, infer or interpret information, events or ideas from texts AF4 identify and comment on the structure and organisation of texts, including grammatical and presentational features at text level AF5 explain and comment on writers' uses of language, including grammatical and literary features at word and sentence level AF6 identify and comment on writers' purposes and viewpoints and the overall effect of the text on the reader AF7 relate texts to their social, cultural and historical contexts and literary tradition

How confident do you feel? RAF1 use a range of strategies, including accurate decoding of text, to read for meaning   Write today’s date in the box which applies to how confident you feel with RAF1.