Reading
Reading is a fundamental skill that is essential for success across all areas of the curriculum. As teachers, it is our responsibility to help our students develop the skills they need to become confident and proficient readers.
At Normanby Primary School, reading is taught through a structured sequence of three whole-class reading sessions each week, designed to develop pupils’ reading fluency, comprehension, understanding of rich vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. This approach is aligned with the teaching sequence developed by Christopher Such, which emphasises a progressive and interconnected development of reading skills through fluency practice, extended reading and close reading.
Whole class reading texts are carefully selected from each year group’s curated list of 20 high quality books, representing a broad range of genres, alongside a rich balance of non-fiction and poetry to ensure depth, diversity and challenge. When selecting texts for use in the classroom, we considered the interests and needs of the students.
At Normanby Primary, we maintain high expectations for all pupils with all learners working towards the same ambitious learning goals. Teaching in reading is adapted through explicit modelling, guided support and practical scaffolds to ensure access while preserving challenge.
Please click on the images below to see the texts for each year group:
