Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through appreciation of characters | English

Starter quiz

An illustrator is responsible for which of the following?
- the words that make up a text
- the translation of words in a translated text
- the pictures, drawing or images that make up a text ✓
- publishing the text
Which of the following are examples of genre?
- biography ✓
- humour ✓
- illustrated chapter book
- fantasy ✓
- website
What form can be described as an online platform where individuals or groups publish written content on various topics.
- newspaper
- comic
- email
- blog ✓
Select the true statements about reading.
- Reading can occur at anytime and anywhere in the world. ✓
- Reading has to happen at the same time and same place everyday.
- You should only read while at school.
- Reading is a skill that we use every single day. ✓
Match the text form with the definition.
- recipes
  
  ⇔
  
  a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish ✓
- song lyrics
  
  ⇔
  
  words that make up a song ✓
- directions
  
  ⇔
  
  instructions that tell someone how to get from one place to another ✓
- news
  
  ⇔
  
  newly received or important information ✓
What might determine your personal reading preferences?
- where I like to read ✓
- where my friend likes to read
- when I like to read ✓
- what my teacher tells me to read
- what I like to read ✓

Match the following key words to their definitions.
- anti-hero
  
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  a flawed character, neither purely good nor purely evil ✓
- protagonist
  
  ⇔
  
  a main character or central figure in a story or narrative ✓
- hero
  
  ⇔
  
  a character with noble qualities, often helping others ✓
- character traits
  
  ⇔
  
  special qualities that make a character in a story unique ✓
True or False? Humorous texts can only be presented as poems.
- True
- False ✓
Which of the following features are often found in humorous texts?
- relatable characters ✓
- final battle
- wordplay, puns and witty language ✓
- a sense of danger
- a positive, affirming plot ✓
Which of the following are examples of heroic character traits?
- ignoring someone in trouble
- solving a significant problem ✓
- facing their fears ✓
- hurting someone
- protecting the environment ✓
Select the character traits that are likely displayed by a hero.
- selfish
- rude
- courageous ✓
- honest ✓
- determined ✓
Select the character traits that are likely to be displayed by an anti-hero.
- sometimes can't be trusted ✓
- sometimes selfish ✓
- kind
- conflicted, mixed emotions ✓
- honest

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Reading allows you to explore your emotions and understand yourself better
Understanding a character's motivations can lead us to connecting with them on an emotional level
Favourite characters can be heroes or anti-heroes

Pupils might assume a hero only portrays positive traits, an anti-hero only negative traits.

Discuss a range of protagonists and reflect on their traits and characterisation. Not all characters will be heroes or anti-heroes.

Character traits - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Protagonist - A protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.
Hero - A hero is a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others.
Anti-hero - An anti-hero is a flawed protagonist, often with moral ambiguity or unconventional methods.