Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.

A protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.

A hero is a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others.

An anti-hero is a flawed protagonist, often with moral ambiguity or unconventional methods.

Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through appreciation of characters

English

In this unit, pupils will develop reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of different text types, focusing on genre and form, and introduction to a range of authors and illustrators. In 'Reading for pleasure in Year 5', pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to new range of texts suitable for Year 5.

In 'Reading for pleasure in Year 3', pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of different text types, focusing on genre and form, and introduction to a range of authors and illustrators. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 4.

Developing reading preferences in Year 4

a flawed character, neither purely good nor purely evil

a main character or central figure in a story or narrative

a character with noble qualities, often helping others

special qualities that make a character in a story unique

Match the following key words to their definitions.

True or False? Humorous texts can only be presented as poems.

Which of the following features are often found in humorous texts?

Which of the following are examples of heroic character traits?

Select the character traits that are likely displayed by a hero.

Select the character traits that are likely to be displayed by an anti-hero.

the translation of words in a translated text

the pictures, drawing or images that make up a text

An illustrator is responsible for which of the following?

Which of the following are examples of **genre**?

What **form** can be described as an online platform where individuals or groups publish written content on various topics.

Reading can occur at anytime and anywhere in the world.

Reading has to happen at the same time and same place everyday.

Reading is a skill that we use every single day.

Select the true statements about reading.

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish

instructions that tell someone how to get from one place to another

What might determine your personal reading preferences?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through appreciation of characters

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.