Supporting reading in Year 5 (Age 9-10)

In Year 5 your child will be encouraged to read widely. This way, they will become familiar with many different types of language and writing. They will talk about and explore their understanding of a wide range of books including stories, non-fiction, poetry, and play-scripts.

• Keep reading to your child as long as possible

• Listen to your child read

• Read a wide variety of books

• Listen to audiobooks

• Join reading clubs and groups

• Use pictures to talk about stories

• Read for a purpose

• Don't give up!

OXFORD OWL is an amazing source for READING TIPS, ACTIVITIES AND A FREE E-LIBRARY!  Click the link to find help for reading at home in Year 5:

Supporting reading in Year 6 (Age 10-11)

By Year 6, your child will hopefully be reading independently at home and school for lots of different reasons. Some children may still be reluctant to read adventurously and can get stuck on one author, series, or type of book. Having favourites is great, but Year 6 is also a good time to push the boundaries and read new genres and forms.

It’s important at this age that your child is encouraged to develop a love of reading. This will help to build a strong foundation for learning when they go to secondary school and for later life.

• Read a wide variety of books

• ...but value your child's choices too!

• Listen to audiobooks

• Carry on reading aloud

• Use pictures to talk about stories

• Read between the lines

OXFORD OWL is an amazing source for READING TIPS AND A FREE E-LIBRARY!  Click the link to find help for reading at home in Year 6: