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 4 includes: * extracts from historical novels * extracts from playscripts * poems on common themes * newspaper articles * instructions * non-chronological reports * extracts from science fiction novels * poetry from different cultures * classic and modern poetry * explanation * persuasive texts