See free Year 2 reading fluency worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Model the thinking
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
1
Read aloud
Read: 'The little fox crept quietly across the field.'
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence. Read it twice; make the second reading smoother.
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Answer: Accurate fluent reading
2
Punctuation pause
Where should you pause: 'After lunch, we went outside.'
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
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Answer: After 'lunch' at the comma.
3
Expression
Which word should sound excited in 'What a fantastic goal!'?
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
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Answer: fantastic (or goal, if appropriately expressive)
4
Word recognition
Read: because, people, beautiful.
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
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Answer: because, people, beautiful
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Turn the explanation into practice
Use the printable for independent work, or return to the topic overview to choose another way to practise.