Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. identify the syllables, individual sounds, and spelling patterns within given high frequency words

2. decode the meaning of key common signs and symbols for functional usage, eg fire exit, toilet door symbols, warning signs

3. identify the key events within a simple narrative text

4. identify the necessary information to answer given comprehension questions by reading a text containing multiple sentences

5. use a dictionary to find out the meaning of at least two unfamiliar words

6. use a dictionary to find out the correct spelling patterns for a minimum of two words

7. use their knowledge of alphabetical order to locate necessary information within given functional texts or scenarios, eg index, register, library

shown knowledge of

8. at least two barriers to reading that people may face, eg eyesight, the size and font of the text, the language used.