50 SHARED TEXTS is a series of anthologies for shared reading - one title for each year. Each title contains 50 photocopiable extracts covering the year-appropriate range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Each extract is supported by teacher's notes and an annotated mini-version of each extract to show how it can be worked in the lesson. Teacher's notes show how text can be used to teach multiple objectives and ideas are given for reading and writing activities. The range of texts in YEAR 5 includes: * extracts from novels by significant children's writers * poems by significant children's poets * playscripts * recount text * concrete poetry * instructions * myths, legends, fables and traditional stories from a range of cultures * longer classic and narrative poetry * reports and explanations * poetry from a variety of cultures and traditions * choral and performance poetry * persuasive writing

Huw Thomas is headteacher of a Sheffield primary school. He is the series editor of Scholastic Literacy Centres and Writing Guides. His previous publications include Writing Guides: Scary Stories 7-9 and Pocket Guides: Understanding Texts.