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Three Level Guide Guideposts
B = Beginning D = Developing A = Achieving
| Code breaker Decoding the codes and conventions of written and spoken texts, eg: |
B | D | A |
|---|---|---|---|
| focuses on particular words in texts | |||
| carefully reads and rereads the text focusing on specific wording | |||
| Text user Understanding the purposes of different written, spoken and visual texts for different cultural and social functions, eg: |
B | D | A |
| develops an awareness of how the cultural and social context shapes the nature of texts | |||
| develops a critical response based on own knowledge of how texts are used to convey meaning | |||
| Text participant Comprehending written, spoken and visual texts, eg: |
B | D | A |
| links the text to real life issues | |||
| focuses on the literal and inferential meaning of the language used in the text | |||
| draws on background knowledge to interpret the text | |||
| Text analyst Understanding how texts position readers, viewers and listeners, eg: |
B | D | A |
| examines the writer’s point of view to develop own position on the text | |||
| explores how the writer is positioning the reader | |||
| develops a critical response to the text |