1. Engaging readers and inspiring writers
Assessing pupils and ensuring progress at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Maddy Barnes
Literacy consultant

2. Key Stage 2 Reading Test: new content domains

3. I know I’m not the only one who regrets the things they’ve done
Sometimes I just feel it’s only me who can’t stand the reflection that they see
I wish I could live a little more
Look up to the sky, not just the floor
I feel like my life is flashing by and all I can do is watch and cry
I miss the air; I miss my friends
I miss my mother;
I miss it when life was a party to be thrown

4. Let me photograph you in this light In case it is the last time that we might be exactly as we were Before we realised We were sad of getting older and restless It was just like a movie It was just like a song

5. I remember all of the things I thought I wanted to be So desperate find a way out of my world I finally breathe Right before my eyes I saw my heart, it came to life This ain’t easy, it’s not meant to be Every story has its scars But when the pain cuts you deep and the night keeps you from sleeping Just look and you will see I will be your remedy

6. I want you to be my keeper
It’s so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
If you’re going to let me down, let me down gently
Don’t pretend that you don’t want me

7. Everybody tells me it’s about time that I moved on And I need to learn to lighten up and learn how to be young But my heart is a valley, its so shallow and man-made I’m scared to death if I let you in that you’ll see I’m just a fake Sometimes I feel lonely in the arms of your touch But I know that’s just me because nothing ever is enough When I was a child I grew up by the River Lea There was something in the water, now that something’s in me

8. There’s such a difference between us And a million miles

9. I’m giving you up
I’ve forgiven it all
You set me free

10. I miss you when the lights go out It illuminates all of my doubts Pull me in, hold me tight, don’t let me go Baby, give me light

11. Content domain 2d: Make inferences
Task 1
Do you think the author is male or female?
Use evidence from the text to support your answers

12. Content domain 2d: Make inferences
Task 2
Choose an extract
What does the text suggest about the character’s state of mind?

13. Content domain 2c: Summarise main ideas
Task 3
Read each extract and then look at each picture
Discuss which picture(s) best match each extract

14. Content domain 2c: Summarise main ideas
Task 4
Read each extract
Summarise the main gist of the extract in a few words.

15. Content domain 2d: Make inference
Task 5
According to the text, what is the main theme of the extract?

16. Look at the section that is underlined
Content domain 2g: Identify/explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases
Task 6
Choose a text to read
Look at the section that is underlined
What does the underlined text mean in relation to the meaning of the whole text

17. Content domain 2d: Make inferences from the text
Task 7
Choose an extract to read
The reader has an insight into the character’s mind
Give two insights you have inferred

18. Content domain 2e: Predict what might happen from details stated or implied
Task 8
Choose an extract to read
Based on what you have read, what does the text suggest the character might do next?
Use evidence from the text to support your prediction