reading outcomes by reading level and age

READING OUTCOMES BY READING LEVEL AND AGE

READING LEVELS* 1–15:

READING AGE (YEARS) 4.5–7

READING LEVELS 1–8: READING AGE (YEARS) 4.5–6

Students can:• enjoy listening to stories• make personal text choices and share reasons for the choice• recall significant events from a shared story• recognise common words in print• engage actively in shared reading experiences• make connections between characters, situations and life experiences• read short, predictable texts with known language and supporting illustrations• apply an emerging knowledge of print, sounds and letters to begin to read independently• identify rhyme, sounds and patterns in texts.

READING LEVELS 9–15: READING AGE (YEARS) 6–7

Students can:• maintain engagement during read aloud sessions and respond to closed questions• read aloud with developing fluency• apply knowledge of sounds, sentences, common words and punctuation when reading aloud• make predictions and summarise consequences• understand that choice of reading matter is influenced by personal interests• self correct when reading out loud• draw on background knowledge to make inferences and predictions• choose and re-read favourite texts• understand language conventions in written texts • discuss characters and settings of texts, explore how language is used to present these • differentiate between literal and implied meaning.

READING LEVEL AND AGE

READING OUTCOMES

READING LEVELS 16–25:

READING AGE (YEARS) 7–8

Students can:• sustain listening during read-aloud sessions, making predictions and responding to questions• understand sound/symbol connections and apply this knowledge to decode unfamiliar words• develop and apply contextual knowledge• with guidance, discuss different texts on a topic and identify similarities and differences between

the texts • identify the parts of a simple sentence that represent ‘What’s happening?’, ‘Who or what is

involved?’ and the surrounding circumstances• engage in wide reading of self-selected and teacher-selected texts• identify features of texts from different cultures, using cues such as language patterns,

vocabulary and illustrations• participate in guided reading activities, observing and applying reading mannerisms and

interacting with the group• develop personal reading preferences that include fiction and nonfiction choices• identify and explain the structure of a story• inquire and wonder about the intent of a text.

* Reading levels aligned to Reading Recovery criteria

READING LEVELS 26–30+:

READING AGE (YEARS) 8–9

Students can: • engage in a variety of texts for enjoyment

• draw on an increasing range of skills and strategies to fluently read, view and comprehend a range of texts on less familiar topics

• access texts that describe increasingly complex sets of events spanning multiple pages and connect unknown experiences to prior understandings

• access appropriate informative texts to develop new understandings• read appropriate level texts independently and with clear understanding• identify the elements of a story: beginning, middle and end• engage in character analysis and identify reasons for personalities, actions and interactions• inquire and wonder about texts and what the author may be conveying• acknowledge that different texts create different personal responses• develop early research skills such as skimming a text for the broad message and seeking

specific information from headings, illustrations and key words• engage with a range of texts including poems and plays.

Who we areAn inquiry into the nature of the self, beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

How we organise ourselves

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

How the world works

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Where we are in place and time

An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories and geographies; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations. from local and global perspectives.

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs, and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity, our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Resources mapped to the transdisciplinary themes:

Who we are

How the world works


Sharing the planet



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CONTENTS

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Reading Level

Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction

ISBN

1 Who Am I?Talk About Texts Foundation

Farm animals, pretending, ways of moving

Fiction

9781420239911

1Where Do You Work?

Talk About Texts Foundation

Jobs, where people work

Non-fiction

9781420239942

2 Ready for SchoolTalk About Texts Foundation

Getting ready for school

Non-fiction

9781420240337

2 Where is Pip?Talk About Texts Foundation

Places in a house, looking for things

Fiction

9781420239973

3 My TownTalk About Texts Foundation

Places in a town, what people do there

Non-fiction

9781420240313

4 My SensesTalk About Texts Foundation

The five senses Non-fiction

9781420240092

4Our New Old Home


Moving house, home improvement

Fiction

9781420240061

4Will you play with me?


Animal abilities, wild animals

Fiction

9781420240030

4Looking after my teeth


Tooth care, visiting the dentist

Non-Fiction

9781420240344

Transdisciplinary theme:

Who we are

2

Reading Level


ISBN

5 Healthy ChoicesTalk About Texts Foundation

Healthy foods Non-fiction

9781420240153

5 Clean Up TroubleTalk About Texts Foundation

Helping at home, cleaning up

Fiction

9781420240122

6 Monkey LunchTalk About Texts Foundation

Fussy eating, food preferences

Fiction

9781420240177

6 Time to PlayTalk About Texts Foundation

Animal activities, jungle animals

Fiction

9781420240184

6 RamadanTalk About Texts Foundation

Culture, religion, beliefs, traditions

Non-fiction

9781420240320

9 The Race Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, trying your best

Fiction

9781420240382

10 Pancake Saturday Talk About Texts 1Helping at home, family

Fiction

9781420240436

10The Belltown Sauce Disaster

Talk About Texts 1Fussy eating, family, eating together

Fiction

9781420240443

11 Kitten and Crow Talk About Texts 1Helping people, friendship, love

Fiction

9781420240481


Who we are

3

Reading Level


ISBN

15 It All Adds Up Talk About Texts 1Skills, maths, doing your best

Fiction

9781420240658

15 Meeting Meilin Talk About Texts 1Family, comparing lives, life in China

Fiction

9781420240696

16Judo or Taekwondo?

Talk About Texts 1Martial Arts, rules, technique, training

Non-fiction

9781420240733

16How the Kiwi Lost His Wings

Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, different types of birds

Fiction

9781420240702

17The Fox and the Crow

Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, cunning, critical thinking

Fiction

9781420240801

17Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare

Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, morals, pride, animal features

Fiction

9781420240818

19 Greedy Anansi Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, sharing, helping people

Fiction

9781420240986

20My Day as a Superhero

Talk About Texts 2Helping people, local problems, imagination

Fiction

9781420241082

22 A True Leader Talk About Texts 2Qualities of leadership

Fiction

9781420241037


Who we are

4

Reading Level


ISBN

22Two Cinderella Stories

Talk About Texts 2Cinderella stories from Bulgaria and China

Fiction

9781420241099

23 Dancing a Story Talk About Texts 2Dances around the world, storytelling through dance

Non-fiction

9781420241174

23 Dad’s Bad Call Talk About Texts 2Rules, fair play, sports, teamwork

Fiction

9781420241068

24 Back Then Talk About Texts 3Life in the past, learning from family

Fiction

9781420241198

24The Not-So Big Bad Wolf

Talk About Texts 3Retelling, friendship, misunderstanding, judging people

Fiction

9781420241235

26 The Trading Cards Talk About Texts 3

Friendship, presentation skills, project work, making up

Fiction

9781420241297

28Leena Saves the Day

Talk About Texts 3Robots, technology, helping people

Fiction

9781420241341

29 Playing to Win Talk About Texts 3

Team work, independence, practice, trying again, sport

Fiction

9781420241518


Who we are

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How the world works

Reading Level


ISBN

1 My CarTalk About Texts Foundation

Where things are, places in the house

Fiction

9781420239935

2 I See a TigerTalk About Texts Foundation

Shadows Fiction

9781420239980

3Changing Weather


Weather and clothing Non-fiction

9781420240047

3 Going on a PicnicTalk About Texts Foundation

Picnics, wildlife Fiction

9781420240078

4 Go-Kart RaceTalk About Texts Foundation

Describing vehicles, comparing

Fiction

9781420240085

5Who's in the Boat?


Safety at sea, family outings

Fiction

9781420240115

5 Can you find it?Talk About Texts Foundation

Materials and properties

Non-fiction

9781420240146

6 Watch it Grow!Talk About Texts Foundation

How plants grow, planting seeds, needs of a plant

Non-fiction

9781420240207

6A World of Clothing


Types of clothes, dressing for the weather

Non-fiction

9781420240191

6


How the world works

Reading Level


ISBN

8 My TripTalk About Texts Foundation

Numbers 1 - 5, what you can see in nature

Fiction

9781420240276

8How to Make Rain


The water cycle, rain, need for water

Non-fiction

9781420240306

9Our Sky: Day and Night

Talk About Texts 1What you can see in the sky

Non-fiction

9781420240412

10 The Ten Suns Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, the sun and its effects

Fiction

9781420240429

11Let’s Grow Some Beans

Talk About Texts 1What plants need, experimenting

Non-fiction

9781420240542

12 What is a Nut? Talk About Texts 1Food, properties of a nut

Non-fiction

9781420240559

13Turtles Under Threat

Talk About Texts 1Turtles, life cycle, hunting, conservation

Non-fiction

9781420240597

14Changing Materials

Talk About Texts 1Cotton, making yarn, uses of fabrics

Non-fiction

9781420240757

14 Our Sun Talk About Texts 1Facts about the sun, space, science

Non-fiction

9781420240689

7

Reading Level


ISBN

16 The Life of Birds Talk About Texts 1Differences and similarities between birds

Non-fiction

9781420240740

16 Ice Cream SOS Talk About Texts 1Heat and melting, telling stories

Fiction

9781420240719

17My Water Adventure

Talk About Texts 2Water treatment, imagination

Fiction

9781420240825

17The Force of Gravity

Talk About Texts 2Gravity, how it works, space

Non-fiction

9781420241150

18Maui’s Greatest Catch

Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, land formation myth

Fiction

9781420240856

18Exploring the Seven Continents

Talk About Texts 2Geography, climates, facts

Non-fiction

9781420240887

19From Cotton to Jeans

Talk About Texts 2How jeans are made, clothing, materials

Non-fiction

9781420241006

19 Storm Chaser Talk About Texts 2Tornadoes, weather, science

Fiction

9781420240993


How the world works

8

Reading Level


ISBN

20 Why Eat Local? Talk About Texts 2Eating local, community, environment

Non-fiction

9781420240931

21Powered by Nature: Sun versus Wind

Talk About Texts 2Renewable energy, solar power, wind power, machines

Non-fiction

9781420241044

22 Famous Flyers Talk About Texts 2Biographies of famous aviators

Non-Fiction

9781420241051

22When the Rain Comes

Talk About Texts 2Rain benefits, disasters, culture

Non-fiction

9781420241020

23 Metals Talk About Texts 2Properties of metals, what we use them for

Non-fiction

9781420241105

23Predicting the Weather

Talk About Texts 2Types of weather, how meteorologists predict the weather

Non-fiction

9781420241129

24 City Transport Talk About Texts 3Different forms of city transport

Non-fiction

9781420241228


How the world works

9

Reading Level


ISBN

25Science in Hospitals

Talk About Texts 3Impact of science on medicine, wearable tech, hospitals

Fiction

9781420241464

25Asia's Amazing Fossils

Talk About Texts 3Fossils, ancient history, archaeology, evolution

Non-fiction

9781420241471

26 Great Inventors Talk About Texts 3Profiles of inventors, important inventions around the world

Non-fiction

9781420241303

27 Plant Life Cycles Talk About Texts 3How plants grow, different methods of pollination

Non-fiction

9781420241334

27 Make It Fly! Talk About Texts 3Types of kites, history of kites, kite making projects

Non-fiction

9781420241327

28 Earth Talk About Texts 3How the earth moves, time zones, seasons

Non-fiction

9781420241501

28 Dams Talk About Texts 3What is a dam, how dams work, history of dams

Non-fiction

9781420241365

30 Simple Machines Talk About Texts 3Basic technology, physics, wheels, pivots

Non-fiction

9781420241426


How the world works

10



Reading Level


ISBN

2 Into SpaceTalk About Texts Foundation

Imagination, play, packing, preparation

Fiction

9781420239966

7Tim Packs for a Trip


Travel, preparation, packing, needs

Fiction

9781420240221

7 Children's GamesTalk About Texts Foundation

Games around the world, rules, play

Non-fiction

9781420240252

8 The Tree HouseTalk About Texts Foundation

Working together, materials, parts of a house

Fiction

9781420240283

11The Backyard Mystery

Talk About Texts 1Mystery, figuring things out, animals

Fiction

9781420240498

13Tom's Business Diary

Talk About Texts 1Projects, making lemonade, running a business

Fiction

9781420240603

15Spend Now or Spend Later?

Talk About Texts 1Money, spending, saving, donating

Non-fiction

9781420240641

18People Who Made a Difference

Talk About Texts 2

Profiles of important people, health, research, helping those in need

Non-fiction

9781420240870

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Reading Level


ISBN

20The Underground City

Talk About Texts 2Imagining the future, time travel

Fiction

9781420240894

20 Living by the Water Talk About Texts 2History of city development, why people live near water

Non-fiction

9781420240955

22 What is Money? Talk About Texts 2History of money around the world

Non-fiction

9781420241075

25 Our Jungle Talk About Texts 3Community work, rare creatures, protecting nature

Fiction

9781420241259

27 Code Champions Talk About Texts 3Semaphore, morse code, helping out, camping, school trips

Fiction

9781420241495

29Who Needs to Read Maps?

Talk About Texts 3Maps, why we use them, the history of maps

Non-fiction

9781420241389

29Doctors Without Borders

Talk About Texts 3

Helping the world, emergency responses, disasters, conflict, charity

Fiction

9781420241396

30+ Jacques Cousteau Talk About Texts 3Exploration, Biography, history, sea life

Non-fiction

9781420241440

30+Recycle and Reduce Waste

Talk About Texts 3

Taking care of the environment, reducing waste, recycling

Non-fiction

9781420241532



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Sharing the planet


Sharing the planet

Reading Level


ISBN

1 Pet NeedsTalk About Texts Foundation

Pets, caring for animals

Non-fiction

9781420239959

1 Pip is in the BathTalk About Texts Foundation

Pets, caring for animals, behaviour, cleanliness

Fiction

9781420239928

2Sleeping Baby Animals


Where animals sleep

Non-fiction

9781420240009

4 Winter Deep SleepTalk About Texts Foundation

Animals that hibernate

Non-fiction

9781420240108

7 Where is Max?Talk About Texts Foundation

Looking for something, lost dog, helping people

Fiction

9781420240238

8 KakaduTalk About Texts Foundation

Kakadu National park, animals, plants, history

Non-fiction

9781420240351

8 Spots and StripesTalk About Texts Foundation

Animal markings, survival, nature

Non-fiction

9781420240290

9Animals That Jump

Talk About Texts 1Different animals that jump

Non-fiction

9781420240405

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Sharing the planet


Sharing the planet

Reading Level


ISBN

9How Kangaroo Got Her Pouch

Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, animal traits

Fiction

9781420240375

9 Sneaky Seal Talk About Texts 1Surprise visitor, responsibility

Fiction

9781420240399

10 Meet the Kiwi Talk About Texts 1

Abilities of a kiwi, differences and similarities between birds, endangered species

Non-fiction

9781420240450

11 Good idea, Dad Talk About Texts 1Recycling, reusing, reducing waste

Fiction

9781420240474

11 Animals in Trees Talk About Texts 1How animals live in trees, animal traits and abilities

Non-fiction

9781420240504

12Caring for Our Habitat

Talk About Texts 1Community, taking care of your environment

Non-fiction

9781420240764

13 Pip's First Class Talk About Texts 1Animal abilities, differences, trying your best

Fiction

9781420240566

13 Too Many Treats Talk About Texts 1Looking after pets, health, snacking

Fiction

9781420240573

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Sharing the planet


Sharing the planet

Reading Level


ISBN

14 It's Just Nature! Talk About Texts 1Camping, nature, creepy crawlies

Fiction

9781420240627

14Kancil and the Tiger

Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, natural order, traits of animals

Fiction

9781420240610

14 Be a Water Saver Talk About Texts 1Saving water, why we need water

Fiction

9781420240634

15The Go-Green Garden

Talk About Texts 1Community projects, gardening

Fiction

9781420240665

17 Jane Goodall Talk About Texts 2

Life of Jane Goodall, conservation, animals

Non-fiction

9781420240795

17 Amazing Eyes Talk About Texts 2How eyes work, animal eyes, vision

Non-fiction

9781420240788

18The Perfect New Home

Talk About Texts 2Animal homes, animal needs

Fiction

9781420240849

18 Our Park Project Talk About Texts 2

Looking after our environment, cleaning up, recycling

Fiction

9781420240832

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Sharing the planet


Sharing the planet

Reading Level


ISBN

19Why Recycle Paper?

Talk About Texts 2Recycling, the environment

Non-fiction

9781420240948

20Deep-Sea Creatures

Talk About Texts 2

Life at the bottom of the ocean, strange sea creatures

Non-fiction

9781420240924

20Endangered Animals

Talk About Texts 2Endangered animals, conservation

Non-fiction

9781420241143

21The Arctic and Antarctic

Talk About Texts 2Life at the poles, wildlife, conservation

Non-fiction

9781420241136

21The Water Balloon Prank

Talk About Texts 2Friendship, clubs, rivalry

Fiction

9781420241013

23Where Are the Monkeys?

Talk About Texts 2Safari, wild animals and how they live

Fiction

9781420240917

23The Lizard from Outer Space

Talk About Texts 2Reptiles, imagination

Fiction

9781420241112

24 Wetlands Talk About Texts 3

Animals and plants, wetlands habitat, conservation

Non-fiction

9781420241204

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Sharing the planet


Sharing the planet

Reading Level


ISBN

24The Elephant King and the Rabbit

Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, animals living together

Fiction

9781420241211

25Underwater Rescue

Talk About Texts 3Disaster story, underwater rescue, adventure

Fiction

9781420241273

25The Legend of the Potato

Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, potatoes, community

Fiction

9781420241266

27 A Tanuki Tale Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, being kind

Fiction

9781420241310

28 The Four Friends Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, friendship, working together

Fiction

9781420241358

29 Project Chicken Talk About Texts 3Keeping chickens, school projects, community

Fiction

9781420241372

30+Animal Adaptations

Talk About Texts 3

How animals have adapted in different environments, survival, camouflage

Non-fiction

9781420241457

30+The Calabash Children

Talk About Texts 3

Traditional story, family, sharing responsibilities, being kind

Fiction

9781420241433

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Reading Level


ISBN

7Homes: Then and Now


Where people lived in the past, how we live today

Non-fiction

9781420240245

8 Grandpa BrunoTalk About Texts Foundation

Learning from each other, family history, relationships, respecting elders

Fiction

9781420240269

10Housework: Then and Now

Talk About Texts 1Helping at home, changes through history

Fiction

9781420240467

12Back to the Old Town

Talk About Texts 1How places change, parts of a town

Fiction

9781420240535

13Farming: Then and Now

Talk About Texts 1Types of farming, history, where food comes from

Non-fiction

9781420240580

15Dinosaurs Big and Small

Talk About Texts 1Dinosaurs, their abilities and appearance.

Non-fiction

9781420240672

16 The Written Word Talk About Texts 1History, communication, writing

Non-fiction

9781420240726

18Staying Connected: Past and Present

Talk About Texts 2

Communication, technology, history, current technology

Non-fiction

9781420240863

18



Reading Level


ISBN

19Preserving Ancient Places

Talk About Texts 2

Archaeology, preservation, history, ancient art and artefacts

Non-fiction

9781420241167

30World Refugee Day

Talk About Texts 3

Refugees, reasons for leaving your home, how people adjust, supporting each other

Non-fiction

9781420241525

30Blast From the Past

Talk About Texts 3

Time travel, changes in how we live, conservation, looking after the planet

Fiction

9781420241419

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Reading Level


ISBN

2 Frame itTalk About Texts Foundation

Arts and crafts, framing a picture

Non-fiction

9781420239997

3 Music MakersTalk About Texts Foundation

Making a musical instrument, arts and crafts

Non-fiction

9781420240054

3 Story TimeTalk About Texts Foundation

Types of stories, preferences

Fiction

9781420240016

3A Birthday Cake for Dad


Helping at home, shopping, cake ingredients

Fiction

9781420240023

5 Bunny's PartyTalk About Texts Foundation

Birthdays, friends, surprises

Fiction

9781420240139

6 Dad's BearTalk About Texts Foundation

Toys, losing things, wear and tear

Fiction

9781420240160

7 The Singing FrogsTalk About Texts Foundation

April Fool's Day, talents, playing tricks

Fiction

9781420240214

12 The Pigeon People Talk About Texts 1Practising, music, performing, doing your best

Fiction

9781420240528

12 Chinese Food Talk About Texts 1Ingredients, cooking

Non-fiction

9781420240511

20

Reading Level


ISBN

19 The Story Quilt Talk About Texts 2Family history, arts and crafts, telling stories

Fiction

9781420240900

21 Famous Writers Talk About Texts 2

Biographies of authors, summaries of famous books

Non-fiction

9781420240979

21An Adventure for the Books

Talk About Texts 2Imaginary creatures, quest

Fiction

9781420240962

24How Much Screen Time?

Talk About Texts 3

Positive and negative effects of screen time, balancing our screen time

Non-fiction

9781420241242

26 Celebrating Diwali Talk About Texts 3Culture, religion, beliefs, traditions

Fiction

9781420241280

26 This is My Country Talk About Texts 3

Profiles of Australian artists and their works, connection to country

Non-fiction

9781420241488

30Something Weird Is Going On

Talk About Texts 3

Holidays, being positive, aliens, imagination, movies

Fiction

9781420241402



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