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Three Stages Of Reading Guideposts
B = Beginning D = Developing A = Achieving
| Code breaker Decoding the codes and conventions of written and spoken texts, eg: |
B | D | A |
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| focuses on particular vocabulary and specialised terminology in texts | |||
| develops a range of decoding strategies (semantic/syntactic) | |||
| carefully reads and rereads the text focusing on specific wording | |||
| uses headings/pictures to predict storyline | |||
| Text user Understanding the purposes of different written, spoken and visual texts for different cultural and social functions, eg: |
B | D | A |
| uses an understanding of author purpose to determine the main facts and to organise information from the text | |||
| draws on a range of sources to synthesise information and express points of view and generate new questions about the text | |||
| understands how a text can be used to convey particular meanings effectively through writing a meaningful summary | |||
| Text participant Comprehending written, spoken and visual texts, eg: |
B | D | A |
| constructs meaning through the Before Reading stage so that reading of the text becomes more predictable | |||
| monitors predictions | |||
| links text ideas to real life issues | |||
| interprets relationships of characters portrayed in the text | |||
| draws on background and prior knowledge to construct meaning from text | |||
| responds to texts on a personal level | |||
| Text analyst Understanding how texts position readers, viewers and listeners, eg: |
B | D | A |
| examines the writer’s point of view and develops own position on the text | |||
| develops a critical response to the text | |||
| presents an alternative position to the one taken by the text or decides to endorse the position taken by the text | |||
| explores how the writer influences reader perceptions |