Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through appreciation of characters
I can explore a range of characters in texts, describing why I like them.
Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through appreciation of characters
I can explore a range of characters in texts, describing why I like them.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Series texts can develop motivation to read.
- A character might be part of a series of texts
- A character trait is a special quality that make a character in a story unique and interesting
- A character's emotional arc might adapt or change over a series of books
Common misconception
Pupils may begin writing about a character in a standalone text, rather than a series.
If a pupil has not encountered series fiction before, they will develop greater awareness through discussion with their peers.
Keywords
Series fiction - Series fiction is when there are lots of texts with the same characters. Each one tells a new adventure or story about them.
Character traits - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Emotional arc - An emotional arc is how a character's feelings and emotions change throughout a story.
Empathy - Empathy is the ability to experience and understand other people’s feelings and points of view.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Horrid Henry, Perfect Peter, Moody Margaret
school, Henry's home
'Horrid Henry’s Perfect Day', 'Horrid Henry’s Homework'
a person who writes the words that make up a text
a person who creates art or images that make up a text
a company that publishes books