Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through personal reflection
I can understand my reader identity by reflecting on my reading experiences.
Developing reading preferences in Year 5 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.
- Researching the author, illustrator or poet can provide us with an insight into how a text was created.
Keywords
Reader identity - reader identity is a reflection on who you are as a reader and why you read
Reading preference - a reading preference can include what we read and where we read
Author - an author is responsible for crafting the words that make up a text
Illustrator - an illustrator is responsible for creating the pictures, drawings, or images that make up a text
Poet - a poet is a writer who uses verse to convey emotions
Common misconception
Researching an author will automatically improve a reader's experience with a text.
Researching an author can support readers in making connections, understanding influences and exploring how a text is created.
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responsible for crafting the words that make up a text
responsible for creating the artwork that makes up a text
responsible for using verse to convey emotions
responsible for translating a text
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