English: Promoting reading for pleasure

Top resources to help you to get secondary students talking about books and making thoughtful reading recommendations to one another

Tes Resources Team

KS3 & KS4 Students Reading For Pleasure Reading For Pleasure In Preparation For World Book Day

Reignite secondary students’ long-lost passion for books and reading with these hand-picked resources

There are many things that change during the transition from primary to secondary school and the number of students reading for pleasure is one of them. Here, we’ve brought together a selection of popular resources to start exalting the joys of reading once again, as well as ideas to support learners as they go about choosing the right books for them.

"Why should I read?" author comments for display
Sophie Bartlett

"Why should I read?" author comments for display

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Ashley Booth (@MrBoothY6 on Twitter) started this brilliant idea by asking authors on Twitter why they think children should read - he has collated all of the responses here (there are LOADS!): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/authors-reasons-to-read-11702156 I chose a mere 39 of those and...
'Book Ninjas' Library Tasks
MissCResources

'Book Ninjas' Library Tasks

£1.80
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30 engaging tasks for students to complete in the library. I created these little library challenge cards for my boys group who really engaged with them! The idea is that ninjas are silent and focused and a class in the library should be too. These vary in ability and challenge and be easily adapted...
Student reading project with lists and exciting varied tasks
Mrsmumbles

Student reading project with lists and exciting varied tasks

£6.00
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This is an ideal pack for anyone wanting to encourage their students to read widely and perhaps try a different range of books. It is aimed at KS3 age students, mainly year sevens and eights. However, it is just as useful for aspiration Commin Entrance exam students who are keen to brush up on book ...
The (incomplete) Lit in Colour Book List 2023 Edition: KS2
LitinColour

The (incomplete) Lit in Colour Book List 2023 Edition: KS2

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We have created The (incomplete) Lit in Colour book lists in response to one of the key findings in the research commissioned with our partner The Runnymede Trust, which found that teachers often struggle finding books by writers of colour. We re calling our book lists incomplete, because we know...
The (incomplete) Lit in Colour Book List 2023 Edition: KS3-5
LitinColour

The (incomplete) Lit in Colour Book List 2023 Edition: KS3-5

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We have created The (incomplete) Lit in Colour book lists in response to one of the key findings in the research commissioned with our partner The Runnymede Trust, which found that teachers often struggle finding books by writers of colour. We re calling our book lists incomplete, because we know...
Classroom Display Quotes
Daisy1334

Classroom Display Quotes

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Five inspirational quotes related to reading/poetry: Audre Lorde, Malcolm X, Frederick Douglass, Ray Bradbury and Percy Shelley For English Classroom Display
Library Lesson Time Out Tasks
GetSET

Library Lesson Time Out Tasks

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Library Lesson Time Out Tasks We have all been there when a learner has become overwhelmed or struggled to focus during a Library lesson. For some, the expectation to sit quietly and read can become too much, and they need a break. Here are some quick activities that can help learners engage with...