Year 6 - English
Developing reading preferences in Year 6 through personal reflection
Developing reading preferences in Year 6
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will develop their reading preferences by exploring text adaptations. Pupils will learn about the benefits of engaging with translated texts from around the world. Finally, they will develop their awareness of different forms of reading, focusing on picture books.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand your reader identity by reflecting on your reading experiences.
Key Notes
- 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
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might think that texts can only have emotional or intellectual connections to readers.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'reader identity'
a reflection on who you are as a reader and why you read.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils might think that texts can only have emotional or intellectual connections to readers. Correction: Explain that texts can connect both intellectually and emotionally. Provide examples from members of staff.
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