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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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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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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Reading Non-Fiction can develop knowledge of the world around you and the people that inhabit it
  2. Reading about other people's lives and cultures can develop curiosity about the wider world
  3. Non-Fiction reading can be presented in a variety of forms
  4. You can read texts that are based on true stories to learn about history and important events

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.

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

Prepare a range of trusted sites to suggest to pupils for their research.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the most suitable definition for a non-fiction text?
a collection of poems on a similar theme
a fictional story with an imagined narrative
Correct answer: a factual text sharing real events, information, or knowledge
Q2.
True or False? A magazine can only be about one subject or theme.
Correct Answer: False, false
Q3.
What topic or theme is the Magazine 'Science + Nature' likely to contain?
arts and creativity
literature and book reviews
sports and hobbies
Correct answer: technology and the natural world
Q4.
Select the non-fiction forms of text.
illustrated chapter book
Correct answer: reference text
Correct answer: graphic novel
Correct answer: newspaper
Q5.
Select the true statements.
Correct answer: Form is the way a text can be presented.
Correct answer: There are many different forms of text available to read.
The form of a text is the same as the genre of a text.
There is only one form of text available to read.
Correct answer: All forms are equally as valid as each other.
Q6.
Reading for pleasure is... Select the correct statements
Correct answer: reading we choose to do
reading we do because we are told to
Correct answer: reading we are engaged by and enjoy
reading about topics we are not engaged with

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the following keywords to their definitions.
Correct Answer:non-fiction,a genre of text which presents factual information

a genre of text which presents factual information

Correct Answer:newspaper,a form of text that presents news about current events

a form of text that presents news about current events

Correct Answer:form,the way that a text can be presented

the way that a text can be presented

Correct Answer:magazine,a form of text that contains a range of articles on a topic

a form of text that contains a range of articles on a topic

Q2.
Curiosity is...
knowing nothing about a specific topic.
refusing to explore or consider new ideas or information.
Correct answer: really wanting to know, explore, and learn about the world around you.
Q3.
True or False? Non-fiction texts can only be written by one author.
Correct Answer: False, false
Q4.
Which topics would you expect to find in a text titled 'Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small'?
current affairs and events
sports and hobbies
arts and creativity
Correct answer: science and nature
Q5.
True or False? Magazines and newspapers can be read for pleasure and purpose.
Correct Answer: True, true
Q6.
Which features of magazines and newspapers can make them appealing to readers? Choose three
poetry
Correct answer: wide range of subjects, topics and themes
Correct answer: connection with the wider world
Correct answer: eye-catching
fictional stories