Whole class reading comprehension resources for Brand New Boy by David Almond.

26-page PowerPoint

5-page PDF documents

Lesson 1: Whole Class Discussion

predictions based on the front cover, pre-teaching vocabulary cards, whole class reading and discussion points

Lesson 2: Exploration and Partner Talk

Summary recap, paired reading and performance task, comprehension questions organised by reading skill, linked to the NC, review/questioning

Lesson 3: Independent Task

Vocabulary recap task, inference teacher modelling, independent written task demonstrating inference, answers, class vote, comparing front cover designs, recommended reads.

Extract not included but available at Candlewick.com

Suitable for ages 8+