form is the way that a text can be presented

a text that contains multiple poems by one author or on a particular subject or theme

poetry with a specific structure, rhyme, and metre

poetry without strict rhyme or metre; it emphasises natural speech rhythms

a narrative told through poetry, blending prose and poetic elements

Developing reading preferences in Year 5 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 'Reading for pleasure in Year 6', pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to new range of texts suitable for Year 6.

In 'Reading for Pleasure in Year 4', 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 5.

Developing reading preferences in Year 5

a text containing multiple poems by one or more poets

poetry without strict rhyme or metre; like natural speech

Match the following key words to their definitions

Select three forms of fixed verse poems from the examples listed below.

Which of the following are features of verse novels?

True or False? Verse novels contain poems only in one form.

Practise and rehearse thoroughly to ensure the performance is effective.

Introduce yourself & the poem you will be performing, alongside the poet's name.

Perform the poem, varying the pitch, volume and speed to engage the audience.

Order the following steps for getting a poem ready for performance.

in schools, via poet visits or performances

Where might you see a poet perform poetry? 

True or False? Poems all have to be written in haiku form.

Which of the following are considered types of illustration?

compares two unlike things to convey a new meaning

compares using "like" or "as" for similarity

gives human traits to non-human objects or concepts

repetition of initial consonant sounds for emphasis

Match the following poetry devices to their definitions 

What form is best described as a digital message sent and received electronically over the internet?

True or False? A poetry collection has to contain poems all written by the same poet.

how well you perform a specific movement or skill

the shape or structure of an object you draw or create

What is a suitable definition of 'form' in terms of literature.

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

Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through exploring a range of forms

Lesson outcome

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