Whole Class Reading Comprehension Resources to accompany:
Messi Ultimate Football Heroes
Chapters 1 and 3
- Author: Matt and Tom Oldfield
- Illustrator: N/A
- Publisher: Bonnier Books
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3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on two chapters of ‘Messi Ultimate Football Heroes’ by Matt and Tom Oldfield
About the footballer, whole class reading, paired reading
Reading Skills foci: predict, retrieve, summarise, infer, clarify
21-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDF activity (other activities featured on the PowerPoint slides) Extract included.
Suitable for age 7+
Ideal book for reluctant readers
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Lesson 1
Introduce the children to the ‘Ultimate Football Heroes’ collection of books and some key information about Lionel Messi. Read Chapter one with the whole class and give children time to respond to true/false cards.
Lesson 2
A quick insight into Argentina to contextual the book. Then allow children time to summarise the events in the chapter using the summary statements.
Lesson 3
Warm up with a quick activity identifying Messi’s famous signature celebrations. Do the children know what they mean? Continue reading chapter 3 and give children time to respond to some inference questions, using evidence from the text to support their viewpoint.
Messi biography at Britannica.com
For another book for reluctant readers
SYNOPSIS
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SYNOPSIS
An engaging portrayal of a football legend that will captivate the imagination of young readers. With exciting anecdotes, and a message of determination and perseverance, this book inspires young football enthusiasts to believe in their dreams and reminds them that even the greatest journeys begin with a single step.
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