The Tin Forest Guided Reading Pack

This teaching sequence focuses on imagery created by the author through their use of specific figurative language techniques. It is intended that there are sufficient activities in this teaching sequence to engage your children in meaningful learning for one week of guided reading lessons.

Contents

This teaching sequence includes:

• A guided reading lesson plan in an editable word document format.

• A figurative language bingo board.

• Figurative language extracts from the text.

• A photocopiable figurative language analysis grid.

• A photocopiable set of comprehension questions for independent or teacher/ TA

  supported work.

• A writing activity for independent learning.

  (Not included in this pack: sufficient copies of The Tin Forest by Helen Ward )