form is the way that a text can be presented

a newspaper is a form of text that presents news and information about current events

non-fiction is a genre of text which presents real events, information, or knowledge

a magazine is a form of text featuring articles, images, and information on diverse topics

curiosity is a strong desire to know, explore, and learn about the world around you

Developing reading preferences in Year 4 by exploring a range of forms

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Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through personal reflection

Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through appreciation of characters

Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through text recommendations

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 5', pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to a new range of texts suitable for Year 5.

In 'Developing reading preferences in Year 3', 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 4.

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 text recommendations and create a reading community. Finally, they will develop their awareness of different forms of non-fiction.

Developing reading preferences in Year 4

a genre of text which presents factual information

a form of text that presents news about current events

a form of text that contains a range of articles on a topic

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

refusing to explore or consider new ideas or information.

really wanting to know, explore, and learn about the world around you.

True or False? Non-fiction texts can only be written by one author. 

Which topics would you expect to find in a text titled 'Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small'?

True or False? Magazines and newspapers can be read for pleasure and purpose.

wide range of subjects, topics and themes

Which features of magazines and newspapers can make them appealing to readers? Choose **three**

a fictional story with an imagined narrative

a factual text sharing real events, information, or knowledge

What is the most suitable definition for a non-fiction text?

True or False? A magazine can only be about one subject or theme.

What topic or theme is the Magazine 'Science + Nature' likely to contain?

There are many different forms of text available to read.

The form of a text is the same as the genre of a text.

There is only one form of text available to read.

All forms are equally as valid as each other.

reading about topics we are not engaged with

**Reading for pleasure is...** Select the correct statements

Starter Quiz

What is the most suitable definition for a non-fiction text?