Year 4 syllabus

Year 4 · English

Comprehension: finding the answer

Skim, scan and retrieve information that is stated directly in the text.

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Year 4 English — Reading: To Retrieve Information from a Text — Grange Primary School

What your child should be able to do

  • Skim for gist and scan for detail
  • Underline key words in the question
  • Answer retrieval questions using the text's own words
  • Work at a sensible pace under timed conditions
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