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

Starter quiz

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

Match the following keywords to their definition.
- form
  
  ⇔
  
  the way that a text can be presented ✓
- picturebook
  
  ⇔
  
  a form of text where words and images combine for meaning ✓
- theme
  
  ⇔
  
  a key idea that the writer intends the reader to engage with ✓
- advocacy
  
  ⇔
  
  the act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or person ✓
Which of the following are forms of text?
- picturebooks ✓
- poetry collections ✓
- non-fiction
- science fiction
- blogs ✓
True or False? Complex themes can be explored through picturebooks.
- True ✓
- False
In what ways can picturebooks inspire reading for pleasure?
- Picturebooks can allow readers to explore interplay between words and image ✓
- Picturebooks encourage deeper connections through noticing ✓
- Picturebooks can support readers to develop an emotional connection ✓
- Picturebooks distract readers with words and illustrations
- Picturebooks can only be read for a purpose
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
Which of the following could be reasons for why reading a range of forms is beneficial?
- offers a limited range of perspectives
- offers a range of diverse persepctives ✓
- limits the imagination
- broadens the imagination ✓

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

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.

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