3 x reading comprehension lessons based on the Prologue and Chapter One of I was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman. 

Book recommended age 9+

Great comprehension lessons from texts written by Philip Pullman

26-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint

2 x PDF activity

Predict, Clarify, Infer, Connect

Extract not included.

Lesson 1

The first activity focusses on making predictions using ‘I see, I wonder, I think’. Then children are encouraged to make wider connections with other traditional tales they have experienced.

Lesson 2

The first activity clarifies the meaning of words in context so the children gain confidence exploring the text on a deeper level. This lesson provides a great opportunity to develop vocabulary by discussing unfamiliar words within the context of the text.

Lesson 3

Children begin by connecting the events in the story to their modern-day equivalents. Then children consider what evidence they can find to support a given statement. Finally, children discuss what they would have done if they were in a similar situation, building empathy for the characters.

For more comprehension lessons from world famous authors:

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For more information about Philip Pullman:

https://www.philip-pullman.com/