Surface reader

A Surface reader shows some basic understanding and is quite likely to find these explanation texts interesting, but tends to answer quickly and is sometimes unsure of the purpose of the text.

Next steps: look at different information texts and websites and how they are presented. Try to identify features of an explanation.

Developing reader

A Developing reader is interested in reading and is developing a good understanding of the main ideas and features in these explanation texts.

Next steps: practise going back to the text to find evidence to support their answers to questions.

Thorough reader

A Thorough reader has a good understanding of what they have read, is likely to enjoy reading and is able to use inference and deduction to understand implications.

Next steps: look at different information texts and learn the difference between information, advice and instruction.