Reading

OUR CURRICULUM INTENT FOR READING

At Alfriston School, we want all pupils to be confident and competent readers. We promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written language; and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.  We ensure that pupils:     

  • read easily, fluently decoding words and with good understanding
  • develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
  • acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and the spoken language
  • appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
  • use discussion in order to learn ; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
  • read for pleasure and for purpose
  • hear adults read often to model prosody