a reflection on who you are as a reader and why you read

your way of thinking about and understanding something

refers to how a reader identifies with a text, reflecting on their personal feelings and unique perspective

refers to how a reader understands and engages with a book’s themes and ideas

the sentimental longing for past experiences or times

Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through personal reflection

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Developing reading preferences by appreciating characters in adaptations

Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through text recommendations

Developing reading preferences in Year 6 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 'No Country and Frizzy: graphic novels exploring identity and belonging', pupils will explore a specific text type (graphic novels) in more detail.

In 'Developing reading preferences in Year 5', 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 6.

In this unit, pupils will develop their reading preferences by exploring text adaptations. Pupils will learn about the benefits of engaging with translated texts from around the world. Finally, they will develop their awareness of different forms of reading, focusing on picture books.

Developing reading preferences in Year 6

when a text is adapted into a television series, a feature-length film or for a theatre performance

the original text serving as the basis for adaptations

a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with

the unspoken or implied meaning beneath explicit dialogue or actions

converting text from one language to another while preserving the meaning and style

the person responsible for converting content between languages

can include what we read and where we read

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

a form of text where images and text work together to create meaning

the act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or person

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