The Tin Forest and The Promise Guided Reading bundle

A bumper bundle of THREE guided reading teaching sequences.

The Tin Forest

This teaching sequence focuses on imagery created by the author through their use of specific figurative language techniques.

The 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.

• A writing activity for independent learning

The Promise

This teaching sequence focuses on imagery created by the author through their use of specific techniques such as personification, alliteration and similes.

The teaching sequence includes:

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

• A support sheet for the guided reading lesson with selected extracts from the text.

• A 4-quadrant grid and supporting device definitions.

• A photocopiable text extract sheet.

• A photocopiable set of comprehension questions.

• A Lowry painting.

The Tin Forest and The Promise Comparison

This teaching sequence focuses on comparing the imagery and themes within the two texts. There are similarities in theme, imagery and both have a transformation plot.

The teaching sequence includes:

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

• A five key points template sheet.

• Flashcards.

• Prompt cards for discussion.

• A photocopiable comparison grid.

• A photocopiable set of extended comparison comprehension questions.

• A written activity for independent work.

  Not included in this pack: copies of The Promise by Nicola Davies or The Tin Forest by Helen Ward.