3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on  ‘Curiositree: Natural World: A Visual Compendium of Wonders from Nature’ by A J Wood & Mike Jolley.

Ideal for lessons on nature for KS2

Whole class reading, paired reading, pre-teaching vocabulary

Reading Skills foci: predict, retrieve and clarify

24-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDF activities.

Extract included.

Suitable for ages 9+

Lesson 1

Firstly, warm up the lesson with a prediction activity and then pre-teach children key vocabulary to maximise pupil engagement with the text. Children then retrieve more key information about ‘Chameleon – Master of Colour’ and end the lesson with a fun chameleon challenge!

Lesson 2

Children discuss their understanding of the text, exploring the meaning of unfamiliar words in context. After, children learn more key words before they begin a fun activity, using quick challenge cards whilst learning more about ‘Extraordinary Hunters’.

Lesson 3

Finally, children have the opportunity to create their own compendium page, create a factual report about chameleons, or complete a camouflage art task

For more non-fiction comprehension lessons

Escape from Pompeii

Or for more ideas about outdoor activities to do with children

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/outdoor-activities-for-kids