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Year 6

Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through exploring a range of forms

I can develop my awareness of a range of forms.

New
New
Year 6

Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through exploring a range of forms

I can develop my awareness of a range of forms.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. looking at picture books that deal with complex themes can develop an understanding of the wider world
  2. a verse novel is a type of narrative poetry in which a novel length narrative is told through the medium of poetry
  3. a picture book has meaning that can be constructed from text, image or an interplay between both
  4. greater meaning can be elicited from a text by reflecting on the author or illustrator's specific choice of word/image

Common misconception

Picture books are not suitable for older readers to choose to read for pleasure.

Picture books can contain a range of complex themes and emotions. Display a range of texts for pupils to explore independently.

Keywords

  • Form - the way that a text can be presented

  • Picture book - a form of text where images and text work together to create meaning

  • Theme - a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with

  • Advocacy - the act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or person

Picture books with complex themes may reflect a lived experience for some pupils. Some texts may require teachers to consider an individual's emotional needs. A conversation with the class about potentially sensitive issues could precede this lesson.
Teacher tip

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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6 Questions

Q1.
True or False? Picturebook texts are only for young, less experienced readers.
Correct Answer: False, false
Q2.
What is a suitable definition of a theme?
an individual's character traits
a setting description
Correct answer: a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage with
a character's name
specific genres
Q3.
What form is the text 'Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia' likely to be in?
poetry collection
song lyrics
Correct answer: reference text
Q4.
True or False? Recommendations on the front cover can tempt a reader to pick up a text.
Correct Answer: True, true
Q5.
Which of the following are features you might find in a picturebook text?
Correct answer: illustrations
Correct answer: visual narrative
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Q6.
True or False? Chapter books are considered more important than other forms of reading.
Correct Answer: False, false

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the following keywords to their definition.
Correct Answer:form,the way that a text can be presented

the way that a text can be presented

Correct Answer:picturebook,a form of text where words and images combine for meaning

a form of text where words and images combine for meaning

Correct Answer:theme,a key idea that the writer intends the reader to engage with

a key idea that the writer intends the reader to engage with

Correct Answer:advocacy,the act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or person

the act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or person

Q2.
Which of the following are forms of text?
Correct answer: picturebooks
Correct answer: poetry collections
non-fiction
science fiction
Correct answer: blogs
Q3.
True or False? Complex themes can be explored through picturebooks.
Correct Answer: True, true
Q4.
In what ways can picturebooks inspire reading for pleasure?
Correct answer: Picturebooks can allow readers to explore interplay between words and image
Correct answer: Picturebooks encourage deeper connections through noticing
Correct answer: Picturebooks can support readers to develop an emotional connection
Picturebooks distract readers with words and illustrations
Picturebooks can only be read for a purpose
Q5.
Order the following steps you should consider when advocating for a cause.
1 - choose a cause
2 - research
3 - create a plan
4 - prepare your message
5 - take action
Q6.
Which of the following could be reasons for why reading a range of forms is beneficial?
offers a limited range of perspectives
Correct answer: offers a range of diverse persepctives
limits the imagination
Correct answer: broadens the imagination