Wide Independent Reading Across Genres
English · Reading Comprehension · meta
Read widely and independently across fiction and non-fiction — including whole novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and non-fiction from different genres, periods, and cultures — building stamina, breadth, and personal taste as a reader
What mastery looks like
- Choose books independently that offer appropriate challenge and genuine interest
- Read at least two Shakespeare plays and a range of pre-1914 and contemporary literature during KS3
- Maintain a personal reading record and articulate preferences with reasons
Check your understanding
Does Wide Independent Reading Across Genres read for pleasure across a wide range of books — fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays — and can they talk enthusiastically about authors, genres, or themes they've discovered on their own?
Prerequisites
Required first
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