Whole Class Reading Comprehension Resources to accompany:
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
Chapter 1 and 2
- Author: Kieran Larwood
- Illustrator: David Wyatt
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3 whole class reading comprehension lessons based on the Blue Peter book award winner, ‘Podkin One-Ear’ by Kieran Larwood.
Whole class reading, paired reading, pre-teaching vocabulary
Reading Skills foci: visualise, infer, question
31-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDF activities.
Extract not included.
Suitable for ages 9+
Lesson 1
To begin, children need to consider what they would expect from a fantasy story and sort the cards into ‘expected’ and ‘unexpected’ piles. Pre-teach vocabulary. Read chapter one and respond to key questions. Read to the end of page 4 and use the information in the text to visualise the bard and draw it.
Lesson 2
Pre-teach vocabulary. Continue reading as a whole class and the use the clues from the text to respond to inference questions. Finally match the adjectives to the character or ask the children to generate their own description.
Lesson 3
Read on and consider what questions the author leads you with. Share with the class. Signpost the children to similar books.
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SYNOPSIS
Winer of the Blue Peter Book award, Podkin One-Ear is a thrilling fantasy adventure novel set in a world inhabited by talking rabbits. The story follows the courageous young rabbit Podkin, who becomes a legendary hero in the face of great danger. This is a captivating tale of courage, friendship, and the enduring spirit of hope. Through its vivid world-building and engaging characters, the novel explores themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the importance of standing up against injustice. With its face-paced action and heartwarming moments, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.
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