Developing reading preferences in Year 5
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on 'Developing reading preferences in Year 4', where pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of text types. In this unit, pupils will continue to develop reading for pleasure by exploring historical fiction as a genre. They will develop their ability to make effective connections and recommendations and also learn about different forms of poetry. This unit prepares pupils for 'Developing reading preferences in Year 6', where they will build on their knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 6.
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 'Developing reading preferences in Year 4', where pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of text types. In this unit, pupils will continue to develop reading for pleasure by exploring historical fiction as a genre. They will develop their ability to make effective connections and recommendations and also learn about different forms of poetry. This unit prepares pupils for 'Developing reading preferences in Year 6', where they will build on their knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 6.
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 5
In this unit, pupils develop their reading preferences by exploring different authors and illustrators. Pupils learn how to engage in 'book talk' and about the benefits of recommending texts. Finally, they develop their awareness of different 'forms' of reading, focusing on poetry.
4 lessons in unit
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