Reading

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# has achieved full fluency in ~ reading and has good expression when reading aloud.

^ is expected to read a variety of materials. # can create atmosphere when reading aloud, by varying pace and intonation and is deriving more pleasure from ~ books.

# reads independently showing good expression and understanding. ^ has an affinity with books and enjoys silent reading. # is starting to use very descriptive words in ~ own writing; often picking them up from the books ^ has read.

#'s reading has shown good progress this year. ^ reads a variety of books with growing expression and good fluency.

^ has achieved full fluency in ~ reading and has good expression when reading aloud. 

^ can select and evaluate information from a wide range of reference materials. 

# reads independently showing good expression and understanding. ^ shows obvious enjoyment in reading, choosing a good range of appropriate texts. 

~ reading is increasingly fluent, and # uses ~ voice well to bring the characters and plot to life. 

# reads fluently, with appropriate expression, deriving pleasure from an increasingly wide range of books. 

# demonstrates a good level of fluency when reading. ^ reads with understanding and enjoys using reference books. 

In poetry lessons, ^ can comment critically on the overall impact of a poem, showing how the language and themes have been developed. 

^ can find and select information and use it effectively. 

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# is becoming a competent reader and is starting to enjoy more demanding books. ^ is able to read silently, with sustained concentration. 

# demonstrates a good level of reading fluency, and ^ puts expression into ~ voice. # is now reading a wider range of texts and has a growing enthusiasm for books. 

^ reads independently showing good understanding, and is starting to use descriptive words in ~ own writing; often picking them up from the books ^ has read. 

#'s reading has shown good progress this year. ^ reads a variety of books and styles with growing expression and increasing fluency.
 
# shows a developing interest in reading; and is reading a range of more testing books. 

^ now enjoys reading more demanding books. 

^ has really improved ~ reading this year. ^ is choosing a range of more demanding and interesting texts. This variety of styles will lead to a consequent maturity in #'s story writing. 

#'s reading is gaining in fluency.  ^ is more willing to share a book with an adult during the Literacy Hour and senses that ^ is making some improvement this year. 

^ is now reading with greater fluency as a result of more regular practice; and is certainly deriving pleasure from ~ books. 

# is reading more fluently as a result of regular practice, and enjoys reading more demanding books. ^ can talk about what ^ has read, showing a depth of understanding. 

^ is expected to read a variety of materials and reads fluently, with appropriate expression. 

~ improvement in reading has been excellent and ^ is now more confident and enjoying books. 

# is beginning to introduce expression into the way ^ reads. ^ prefers reference books to story books, and particularly enjoys silent reading. 

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^ has really tried hard with ~ reading, and seems to be much more confident. ^ is developing good library skills and becoming increasingly self-reliant when searching for information. 

#, at times, can be a reluctant reader and therefore has been encouraged to look for books which interest him. ^ is now more willing to talk about the texts ^ reads. 

# is now more confident about ~ ability in English and enjoys reading a wider range of books.

#'s reading has improved and ^ is more aware of the value of books.

In ~ reading, ^ shows increasing fluency but should try to take more notice of punctuation. This will help to improve ~ understanding of the text. Generally, # is beginning to make good progress but ^ now needs to read more challenging books.

^ is a reluctant reader and needs encouragement to become interested in books. If ^ is to improve ^ must read more regularly at home. 

# reads books and poems with an increased confidence in ~ abilities.