Fluent readers are capable readers, who now approach familiar texts with confidence but still need support with unfamiliar materials. They are developing stamina as readers, are able to read for longer periods and cope with more demanding texts. Readers within this stage are confident and independent with familiar kinds of texts, such as shorter chapter books, but may need support with the reading demands of information texts or longer and more complex fiction and poetry They select books independently and can use information books and materials for straightforward reference purposes, but still need help with unfamiliar material.