Whole class reading comprehension resources for chapter 4 of A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicholl.

Resource includes:

2 x lessons designed for close reading

26-page PowerPoint

1 PDF inference activity

Pre-teaching Vocabulary/exploration of vocabulary

Focus on inference and character relationships

Extract not included.

Suitable for ages 7+

This resource can be used to facilitate thoughtful discussions in the classroom or at home, making it a perfect tool for Autism Awareness Day. It encourages young readers to consider the world from a different perspective, fostering empathy and understanding through the eyes of Addie, a young girl on the autism spectrum.

Key features of the resource include:

• Discussion Prompts: Thoughtful questions that encourage deep thinking about autism, neurodiversity, and empathy.
• Inference Activities: Exercises designed to develop critical thinking and inference skills, helping children engage more deeply with the text.
• Exploration of challenging vocabulary: Supporting children in broadening their vocabulary and understanding tricky words in context.
• Autism Awareness Focus: Activities that promote awareness and understanding of autism in a respectful and meaningful way. Signposting children to more books where the main character is neurodivergent.