Narrative
Tells a story with characters, a setting, a problem and a resolution.
- Ask: How does the character change?
Study Resources
Reading Library
Reading widely builds comprehension. Here's what to look for in each kind of text you'll meet in NAPLAN, OC and Selective reading tests.
Genres and text types
Persuasive
Tries to convince the reader with arguments, evidence and emotive language.
- Ask: What does the writer want me to believe?
Informative
Explains facts about a topic using headings, diagrams and clear language.
- Ask: What is the main idea of each section?
Poetry
Uses rhythm, imagery and figurative language to create a feeling.
- Ask: What picture does this create in my mind?
Reading strategies
Preview
Read the title, headings and questions first so you know what to look for.
Find the main idea
Summarise each paragraph in a few words, then ask what they have in common.
Read between the lines
Use clues from the text and what you already know to infer what isn't stated directly.