Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through personal reflection
I can understand my reader identity by reflecting on my reading experiences.
Developing reading preferences in Year 6 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 is a very personal experience; it is unique to every reader
- Reading can take many forms; it does not have to be restricted to a book
- Texts can connect with readers on an emotional and intellectual level
- Texts can have a profound effect on the reader
Keywords
Reader identity - a reflection on who you are as a reader and why you read
Perspective - your way of thinking about and understanding something
Emotional connection - refers to how a reader identifies with a text, reflecting on their personal feelings and unique perspective
Intellectual connection - refers to how a reader understands and engages with a book’s themes and ideas
Nostalgia - the sentimental longing for past experiences or times
Common misconception
Pupils might think that texts can only have emotional or intellectual connections to readers.
Explain that texts can connect both intellectually and emotionally. Provide examples from members of staff.
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Exit quiz
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a reflection on who you are as a reader and why you read
your unique way of thinking about something
how a text connects with a reader's personal feelings
how a text connects with a reader's thoughts and ideas