Year 5 - English
Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through appreciation of characters
Developing reading preferences in Year 5
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop their reading preferences by exploring different authors and illustrators. Pupils learn how to engage in 'book talk' and about the benefits of recommending texts. Finally, they develop their awareness of different 'forms' of reading, focusing on poetry.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore characters in historical fiction and non-fiction texts, researching what makes them inspirational.
Key Notes
- Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events.
- Reading about important figures in history can offer readers inspiration in their own lives.
- Understanding an inspirational figure's motivations can lead us to connecting with them on an emotional level.
Vocabulary To Learn
- historical fiction: a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events
- empathy: the ability to experience and understand other people's feelings and points of view
- non-fiction: a genre of text which presents real events, information, or knowledge
- inspirational figure: a character who embodies certain values or qualities that resonate with readers and serve as a source of inspiration
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might think that inspirational characters are only found in two genres of texts.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events. Reading about important figures in history can offer readers inspiration in their own lives.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'historical fiction'
a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils might think that inspirational characters are only found in two genres of texts. Correction: Characters can inspire children regardless of the genre they are written in.
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