Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through exploring a range of forms

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 form of text where words and images combine for meaning

a key idea that the writer intends the reader to engage with

Match the following keywords to their definition.

Which of the following are **forms** of text?

True or False? Complex themes can be explored through picturebooks.

Picturebooks can allow readers to explore interplay between words and image

Picturebooks encourage deeper connections through noticing

Picturebooks can support readers to develop an emotional connection

Picturebooks distract readers with words and illustrations

Picturebooks can only be read for a purpose

In what ways can picturebooks inspire reading for pleasure?

Order the following steps you should consider when advocating for a cause.

Which of the following could be reasons for why reading a range of forms is beneficial?

True or False? Picturebook texts are **only** for young, less experienced readers.

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

What is a suitable definition of a theme?

What form is the text 'Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia' likely to be in?

True or False? Recommendations on the front cover can tempt a reader to pick up a text.

Which of the following are features you might find in a picturebook text?

True or False? Chapter books are considered more important than other forms of reading.

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

Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through exploring a range of forms

Lesson outcome

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