Developing reading preferences in Year 4 by exploring a range of forms
I can develop my awareness of a range of forms.
Developing reading preferences in Year 4 by exploring a range of forms
I can develop my awareness of a range of forms.
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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.
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Exit quiz
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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