Listening to Texts Read Aloud
Listen to and discuss poems, stories, and non-fiction at a level beyond independent reading; confirm understanding of texts read aloud by asking and answering questions about key details
Suggested ages 5–10
Learning journey
Your child is building reading skills — understanding stories by identifying characters and events, asking questions about what they read, and connecting books to their own experiences.
Evidence of understanding
- Answer questions about a story or non-fiction text read aloud by the teacher
- Discuss events, characters, or ideas from chapter books read to the class
- Ask for clarification when something in a read-aloud is not understood
Assessment prompt
After you read a story aloud to Listening to Texts Read Aloud, can they answer questions about what happened — like who the main character was, where the story took place, and what the problem was?
Standards alignment
RI.3.10
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 3
RL.3.10
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 3
SL.1.2
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 1
SL.K.2
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
Read a wide range of texts
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Read books structured in different ways
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Increase familiarity with diverse books
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Explain and discuss understanding
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Listen to and discuss texts
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Listen to and discuss a range of books
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Listen to poems and stories
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1