Developing reading preferences in Year 6
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on 'Developing reading preferences in Year 5', where pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of text types. In this unit, pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 6. They will learn the importance of reading books written by a range of authors/illustrators to learn about different cultures and perspectives. This unit prepares pupils for 'No Country and Frizzy: graphic novels', where they will explore a specific text type in more detail.
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 5', where pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of text types. In this unit, pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 6. They will learn the importance of reading books written by a range of authors/illustrators to learn about different cultures and perspectives. This unit prepares pupils for 'No Country and Frizzy: graphic novels', where they will explore a specific text type in more detail.
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 6
In this unit, pupils will develop their reading preferences by exploring text adaptations. Pupils will learn about the benefits of engaging with translated texts from around the world. Finally, they will develop their awareness of different forms of reading, focusing on picture books.
4 lessons in unit
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