Reading Stages - Jeanne Chall

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Jeanne Chall's 6 Stages of Reading Development

Stage: 0

Description: pre-reading

Age: 0-6

Characteristics: pretend reading and some letter memory

Stage: 1

Description: initial reading and decoding

Age: 6-7

Characteristics: reading simple texts and understanding up to 600 words

Stage: 2

Description: confirmation and fluency

Age: 7-8

Characteristics: reading accurately, understanding word meanings and understanding up to 3000 words

Stage: 3

Description: reading for learning

Age: 9-14

Characteristics: information becomes the main motivation for learning

Stage: 4

Description: multiplicity and complexity

Age: 14-17

Characteristics: responding critically and analysing texts

Stage: 5

Description: construction and reconstruction

Age: 18+

Characteristics: reading selectively and forming opinions

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