Reading

In accordance with school policy, children should read at least 4 times per week, and record this in their homework diary.  Diaries are checked every week.  It is recommended that children read for at least an uninterrupted period of 15 minutes; research suggests that children are not immersed in a text until they have been reading continuously for around 8 minutes.  Reading levels and books will be checked periodically to ensure children are accessing books that suit their reading ability. It is important to read a range of text types and ensure that at least some of the regular reading is of texts that challenge both their word reading and comprehension. 

Whilst children will now be able to read independently for sustained periods, it is still helpful for them to read alongside an adult regularly.  The discussion about the books that they are reading is as valuable as the act of reading itself.  

Studied Texts

The following books are some of the key texts that will be read and studied in class during Year 6. We will provide copies for children to read in the classroom, however sometimes children like to have their own copy. It is preferable that children do not read the books in advance of lessons.

Autumn 

The Falcon's Malteaser (Anthony Horrowitz)

 Hana's Suitcase (Karen Levine)

The Night Bus Hero (Onjali Q Rauf)

Spring

Kensuke's Kingdom (Michael Morpurgo)

There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom (Louis Sachar)

Summer

Holes (Louis Sachar)

The Final Year (Matt Goodfellow)

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