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

A reading community is a group of readers who read, share and discuss their reading experiences with one another.

An author is responsible for crafting the words that make up a text.

An illustrator is responsible for creating the pictures, drawings, or images that make up a text.

Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through text recommendations

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Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through personal reflection

Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through appreciation of characters

Developing reading preferences in Year 3 by 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 4', pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to a new range of texts suitable for Year 4.

In 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar: book club’, pupils developed personal responses to a text. In this unit, pupils will develop reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of different text types, focusing on genre and form. Pupils will be introduced to a range of authors and illustrators and consider their reader identity.

In this unit, pupils will develop their reading preferences by exploring different genres and reflecting on their reading identity. Pupils will learn how to make effective text recommendations and create a reading community. Finally, they will develop their awareness of different forms in reading.

Developing reading preferences in year 3

a suggestion for a text that is personalised

a group of readers who read, share and discuss their reading

a genre of text which presents real events, information or knowledge

you can share common interests and passions

you can introduce new ideas, perspectives or knowledge

you can force someone to read the same text as you

you can make someone read a text they don't like

In what ways can making text recommendations be enjoyable?

a person who is interested in non-fiction

a person who is interested in folklore or fairy tales

Who would you recommend a text titled 'Up Close: A Life-Size Look at the Animal Kingdom' to?

True or False? Poetry can be a good recommendation for readers who enjoy song lyrics.

I would recommend ‘Werewolf Club Rules’.

It is a poetry collection including poems about friends, family and school.

Sequence this text recommendation, beginning with the name of the text, followed by the form or genre of the text, finishing with a personal response.

I would recommend ‘Lesser Spotted Animals’.

It is a non-fiction text with lots of humour.

The text taught me about animal diets, lifestyles and why they are under threat.

What is the definition of a non-fiction text?

a fictional plot that takes place in real historical events

an account of someone's life written by someone else

a plot about magical and imaginary beings and lands

a fictional plot that usually presents danger or excitement

Match the following genres to their definition.

Which genre usually contains lots of details about a significant figure's life and their achievements?

Which form usually contains factual information, headlines and images with captions?

An __________ is the person responsible for crafting the words that make up a text.

An __________ is the person responsible for creating the pictures, drawings, or images that make up a text.

Starter Quiz

What is the definition of a non-fiction text?