Developing reading preferences in Year 4 by exploring a range of forms
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can develop my awareness of a range of forms.
Key learning points
- Reading Non-Fiction can develop knowledge of the world around you and the people that inhabit it
- Reading about other people's lives and cultures can develop curiosity about the wider world
- Non-Fiction reading can be presented in a variety of forms
- You can read texts that are based on true stories to learn about history and important events
Keywords
Form - form is the way that a text can be presented
Newspaper - a newspaper is a form of text that presents news and information about current events
Non-fiction - non-fiction is a genre of text which presents real events, information, or knowledge
Magazine - a magazine is a form of text featuring articles, images, and information on diverse topics
Curiosity - curiosity is a strong desire to know, explore, and learn about the world around you
Common misconception
Pupils might think that non-fiction is a form not a genre.
Non-fiction is a genre of text. It can be presented in many different forms. Provide pupils with examples to read.
Teacher tip
Prepare a range of trusted sites to suggest to pupils for their research.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the most suitable definition for a non-fiction text?
Q2.True or False? A magazine can only be about one subject or theme.
Q3.What topic or theme is the Magazine 'Science + Nature' likely to contain?
Q4.Select the non-fiction forms of text.
Q5.Select the true statements.
Q6.Reading for pleasure is... Select the correct statements
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following keywords to their definitions.
a genre of text which presents factual information
a form of text that presents news about current events
the way that a text can be presented
a form of text that contains a range of articles on a topic
Q2.Curiosity is...
Q3.True or False? Non-fiction texts can only be written by one author.
Q4.Which topics would you expect to find in a text titled 'Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small'?
Q5.True or False? Magazines and newspapers can be read for pleasure and purpose.
Q6.Which features of magazines and newspapers can make them appealing to readers? Choose three
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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