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

Developing reading preferences by appreciating characters in adaptations

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 'Graphic Novels exploring identity and belonging', pupils will explore the theme of identity and belonging in a range of graphic novels.

In 'Reading for pleasure in Year 5', 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 6.

Developing reading preferences in Year 6

a text that is adapted into a visual text or theatre play

special qualities that make a character in a story unique

an idea that the writer intends the audience to engage with

unspoken or implied meaning within a text

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

What are the benefits of adapting a text for film, television or theatre?

True or False? Some texts can be adapted for more than one form (for example, a text can be adapted for television **and** theatre).

the character is imaginative and creative

the character is compassionate and empathetic 

What subtext could be understood from the following? A character consistently volunteers at a local animal shelter, adopting rescue dogs and providing them with a loving home.

the character is a good mentor and role model

the character is committed to caring for the local environment

What subtext could be understood from the following? A character is always seen reading books and has a special fondness for libraries, often helping younger kids find books to read.

Characters can allow readers to understand a theme through...

What form is the text 'Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical' likely to be in?

the name of a text, usually displayed prominently on the cover

a brief, catchy phrase on the cover that tempts readers to pick up the text

the edge of a book that displays the title and author's name

Which definition best suits a **tagline**?

a main character or central figure in a story or narrative

the special qualities that make a character unique

a character with noble qualities, often helpful and brave

a flawed character, often with ambiguous morals

Match the word with the correct definition.

Which form has the text 'War Horse: playscript' been adapted for?

sharing a favourite book with a friend, knowing they would enjoy it

refusing to share their toys, wanting to keep them all for themselves

not letting others join in a game, insisting on playing alone

standing up for a classmate who was being bullied, showing support

Which of these examples demonstrate selfish qualities?

not believing a friend's excuse for missing a playdate

helping someone who is lost, believing they needed assistance

Which of these examples demonstrate trusting qualities?

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

Developing reading preferences by appreciating characters in adaptations

Lesson outcome

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