Developing reading preferences in Year 4
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on the unit 'Developing reading preferences in Year 3', where pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of text types. In this unit, pupils will consider their reading identity and learn to make text recommendations through curating their own bookshelves. They will learn about different forms of non-fiction, including magazines and newspapers. This unit prepares pupils for 'Developing reading preferences in Year 5', where they will build on this knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 5.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of text types, including fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
- We read to get information and we read for pleasure.
- People read for different purposes.
- Reading develops imagination and curiosity.
- Sharing texts aloud with others increases reading for pleasure.
- Recommending texts through informal book talk develops our awareness of other texts.
- Where, when and how we read is an important part of our unique reader identity.
- Reading for pleasure develops our motivation and desire to read.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on the unit 'Developing reading preferences in Year 3', where pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of text types. In this unit, pupils will consider their reading identity and learn to make text recommendations through curating their own bookshelves. They will learn about different forms of non-fiction, including magazines and newspapers. This unit prepares pupils for 'Developing reading preferences in Year 5', where they will build on this knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 5.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of text types, including fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
- We read to get information and we read for pleasure.
- People read for different purposes.
- Reading develops imagination and curiosity.
- Sharing texts aloud with others increases reading for pleasure.
- Recommending texts through informal book talk develops our awareness of other texts.
- Where, when and how we read is an important part of our unique reader identity.
- Reading for pleasure develops our motivation and desire to read.
Reading, writing & oracy
Developing reading preferences in 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.
4 lessons in unit
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