Pupils read a text to find out specific information or language to complete a task.

Pupils are quiet as they read and read at their own pace. They will use both top down and bottom up skills to understand meaning of a text.

A cooperative reading activity type where pupils work together to find the solution to a task by reading different text, reading different part of text or searching for different kinds of information

An approach to reading where the teacher models reading strategies and skills when reading to and with pupils.

Focuses on bottom-up reading which helps pupils to develop pronunciation skills and reading at the same speed.

Pupils read a text to find out the main idea or general understanding of a text.

Read for pleasure often without a set task. Texts are usually fairly easy and help to develop fluency in reading.

These are texts, usually short books, which are written for learners of a particular level. They may be versions of text originally written in English. They are usually used for extensive reading.