The Importance of Reading Assembly/Lesson KS2/KS3 Love of Literature

Do your students think reading is boring? This assembly/lesson is designed to inspire KS2/KS3 students to love reading! This assembly/lesson focuses on the benefits of reading including mental health and literacy. The lesson gives students an opportunity to explore different genres and types of literature through various discussions and activities. This lesson also includes an engaging Book Review Template!

This resource can be used as an assembly or a standalone lesson!

Slides:

1. Introduction
2. Why is reading so important?
3. Benefits of reading: Knowledge
4. Benefits of reading: Mental Health
5. Benefits of reading: Literacy
6. Benefits of reading: Literacy
7. Benefits of reading: Literacy
8. Myth-busting: Reading is boring!
9. Myth-busting: I just want to play video games!
10. Myth-busting: I’ll just watch the film!
11. Fiction and Non-Fiction
12. Fiction Genres Activity
13. Fiction Genres Discussion
14. Non-Fiction Genres Activity
15. Non-Fiction Genres Discussion
16. Different types of literature
17. Different types of literature Activity
18. Where can I find books to read?
19. Different ways of reading
20. Benefits of reading quiz
21. Book Review Activity
22. Inspirational Quote

Adaptable
This resource is perfect for an assembly with added tutor time activities however it could also be used as a full lesson with activities.

Ready to go!
Every slide features teacher instructions and all slides are editable to cater to your school’s guidelines.

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