Ākonga will work in small, ability based groups. They will read with their LA 4 times per week, reading 2 texts at least twice in their reading workshops, along with reading the texts again at home.

Reading workshops will build on basic strategies for decoding and understanding text.

Yellow reading skills and strategies:
I can read with my eyes but use my finger if I am stuck.
I can re-read to correct my errors and search for info.
I can check the word sounds right, looks right and makes sense.
I can read my story again fast and fluently using . , ? !
I can think about the characters, settings, problems so I read for meaning
I can use speech marks and bold print to add expression
I can recognise chunks in words
I can say blends correctly
I can remember some high frequency words.