Self-Correcting While Reading
Check that text makes sense while reading and self-correct inaccurate reading by re-reading or using context
Suggested ages 5–11
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
- Notice when reading does not make sense and stop to re-read
- Self-correct errors mid-sentence (e.g. 'Wait, that doesn't sound right')
- Use meaning, sentence structure, and visual cues together to monitor reading
Assessment prompt
When Self-Correcting While Reading is reading and something doesn't quite make sense, do they go back and re-read that part — or use the surrounding words to work out what a tricky word or sentence means?
Standards alignment
RF.5.4.c
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 5
Check understanding and vocabulary
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Check sense and correct
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Ask questions
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Check text makes sense
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Check sense and correct
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1