Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through personal reflection
I can understand my reader identity by reflecting on my reading experiences.
Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through personal reflection
I can understand my reader identity by reflecting on my reading experiences.
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Key learning points
- Reader identity is the process of reflecting on what you enjoy or do not enjoy reading
- Reading can take many forms; it does not have to be restricted to a book
- Reading is a skill that you use every single day
- A reading preference can include what we read and where we read.
Keywords
Reading preference - A reading preference can include what we read and where we read.
Form - Form is the way that a text can be presented.
Treasure hunt - A treasure hunt is an activity where you search for hidden items or clues.
Common misconception
Pupils may think reading is restricted to a book.
By completing a reading treasure hunt, pupils can explore reading in a range of forms.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the person responsible for crafting the words that make up a text
the person responsible for creating the pictures that make up a text
an organisation which edits, designs and prints the book
the name given to a piece of writing, such as a book, story or poem
a reflection on who you are as a reader and why you read
a way of thinking about and understanding something
a group of readers who read, share and discuss their reading
reading that we enjoy and do of our own free will
reading to gain information or verify knowledge
reading to gain information that we enjoy doing
Exit quiz
6 Questions
what we read and where we read
the way that a text can be presented
an activity where you search for hidden items
