1. Reading in Year 2 – New National Curriculum expectations
*read accurately by blending, including alternative sounds for graphemes
*read multisyllable words containing these graphemes
*read common suffixes
*read exception words
*read most words quickly & accurately without overt sounding and blending
*secure phonic decoding until reading is fluent
*listening to and discussing views on a wide range of texts
*retell a range of familiar stories and recite familiar poetry
*discuss the meanings of new words as well as discussing favourite words
*make inferences based on what they have read
*make predictions based on what they have read
*participate in discussion about a range of books
*read-read familiar books to develop fluency, confidence and understanding