If I read a iphone text on the home menu will it say i read it?

I don't want someone to know i read a text but i saw the text on the unlock screen on my iphone will it say i read it or is that only if i read the text after unlocking the phone?

No, it will only say that you read it if you open it in a text message. You can also read the text without it saying read if you are on the 'home' screen for text messages.

No you have to unlock the phone and open up the actual text in order for it to be considered read. The message will appear as if it has never been read by anyone.