Developing reader

A Developing reader understands most of the main points of a story and is quite likely to enjoy reading.

Next steps: continue to read and enjoy stories, discussing characters' feelings and motivation.

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 events and characters more fully.

Next steps: continue to read and discuss a wide range of stories of different types, including some with more difficult themes and narrative techniques.