a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and their interests

can include what we read and where we read

a question that you have about a text. It does not always have to be answered or solved

how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world can be called a connection

Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through text recommendations

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Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through personal reflection

Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through appreciation of characters

Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through exploring a range of forms

In this unit, pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of different text types, focusing on genre and form. Pupils were introduced to a range of authors and illustrators and considered their reader identity. In 'Developing reading preferences in Year 6', pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to new range of texts suitable for Year 6.

In 'Developing reading preferences in Year 4', pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of different text types, focusing on genre and form. Pupils were introduced to a range of authors and illustrators and considered their reader identity. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 5.

In this unit, pupils develop their reading preferences by exploring different authors and illustrators. Pupils learn how to engage in 'book talk' and about the benefits of recommending texts. Finally, they develop their awareness of different 'forms' of reading, focusing on poetry.

Developing reading preferences in Year 5

how a text relates to the reader, another text or the world

positive things a reader thought about a text

negative things a reader thought about a text

Approximately how many children's texts are published each year in the United Kingdom?

Which book award did the text 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' by Maisie Chan, win?

Which of the following can you go to for a text recommendations?

Order the way you could recommend a text to a friend.

Which connections can a text make with a reader?

True or False? Authors and illustrators can be the same person.

What genre best fits a text which asks lots of questions and contains factual information?

When giving a text recommendation, you should consider the person's...

True or False? All poets' poetry collections must contain similar themes.

True or False? Non-fiction is a form of text.

A reading recommendation is a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s {{__________}} and {{__________}}.

Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through text recommendations

Lesson outcome