White Book Bands (Level 10)

In the White level, sentences with two or three clauses and multiple verbs become more prevalent, while text length extends to around 1,000 words to enhance reading stamina. Real-life problems are introduced to foster empathy. Pupils should comfortably read silently for extended periods without distractions. The use of dictionaries and thesauruses becomes more frequent as pupils seek to understand word meanings and find synonyms. Additionally, pupils should adeptly identify information within texts and begin expressing their own opinions. Novels become more common as pupils no longer rely on images to form their understanding. White Book Bands cater to capable Year 3 pupils and higher-ability Year 2 pupils.