Developing reading preferences in Year 4 by exploring a range of forms | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

• newspaper

• a genre of text which presents factual information

• magazine

• a form of text that contains a range of articles on a topic

• non-fiction

• a form of text that presents news about current events

• form

• the way that a text can be presented

Answer explanation

Children's magazines and newspapers offer a wide range of content to educate, entertain, and engage young readers.

Curiosity is...

• an absence of knowledge about a specific topic

• a refusal to explore or consider new ideas or information

• a strong desire to know, explore, and learn about the world around you

Answer explanation

Being curious as a reader helps us broaden our understanding of the world.

Identify the author in the following text.

Answer explanation

Non-fiction texts are usually written by experts in the field of study.

Which topics would you expect this text to cover?

• current affairs and events

• sports and hobbies

• arts and creativity

• science and nature

Answer explanation

Reading about science and nature can enrich your understanding of the world.

True or False? Magazines and newspapers can be read for pleasure and purpose.

Answer explanation

Magazines and newspapers have the potential for readers to read both for pleasure and purpose.

Which features of magazines and newspapers can make them appealing to readers? Choose three

• poetry

• diverse range of subjects, topics and themes

• connection with the wider world

• visual appeal

• fictional stories

Answer explanation

Magazines and newspapers are visual texts, which contain a range of subjects, topics and themes.