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Selecting texts

Teachers need to select a wide variety of text forms for students to experience and enjoy. We should consider choosing texts that:

  • link to students' prior knowledge and cultural values and backgrounds
  • are accessible and present a moderate challenge
  • make connections to other texts and learning, and to the wider world.

Some texts may be explored by a class, and some text study may allow for differentiation and student choice.

Key resources

  • A note on text difficulty: Guidance for year 1-4 teachers from Effective Literacy Practice in Years 1-4.

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