This comprehensive KS2 Active Reading PowerPoint provides a structured reading sequence based around Kipling’s atmospheric narrative poem A Smuggler’s Song.
Rather than relying on a traditional comprehension worksheet, the unit gradually develops pupils’ understanding of the poem through discussion, modelling, vocabulary exploration, retrieval, inference, summarising, fluency, prediction, viewpoint and analysis of the writer’s choices.
The sequence encourages pupils to return to the text repeatedly, building their understanding and supporting answers with evidence.
The 9-day sequence includes:
Day 1 – Initial Responses
Day 2 – Clear It Up
Day 3 – Work It Out & Summarise.
Day 4 – Developing Fluency
Day 5 – Find It
Day 6 – Question It
Day 7 – Work It Out & Sum It Up
Day 8 – Visualise & Viewpoint
Day 9 – Author Intent & Inference
The PowerPoint includes teacher guidance and modelling prompts throughout, making it particularly useful for whole-class reading and teacher-led discussion.
Perfect for:
Year 5/6
UKS2
Whole-Class Reading
Guided Reading
Poetry
Reading Comprehension
SATs Preparation
Inference
Retrieval
Vocabulary
Fluency
Authorial Intent
Evidence-Based Responses
A substantial, classroom-ready poetry unit that develops reading skills progressively while encouraging children to discuss, justify, explore and engage deeply with a classic narrative poem.
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