Freedom by Catherine Johnson: KS2 Guided Reading Resource Pack

File Type: PowerPoint, Word, PDF
Topic & Year Group: KS2 English/History, KS2 (Years 4-6)
Special Features: Chronological extracts, comprehensive PowerPoints, comprehension questions, SATS-style questions

This comprehensive teaching resource utilises Catherine Johnson’s powerful novel “Freedom” to engage pupils with important historical themes through carefully selected extracts.

What’s included:

• 11 chronological extracts carefully chosen from the novel to provide a coherent narrative even without access to the full book
• 11 information PowerPoints that accompany each extract with contextual background, vocabulary support, and section-by-section explanations
• 11 question PowerPoints featuring general comprehension questions for each extract
• Additional SATS-style question sheets for targeted assessment practice

Perfect for guided reading sessions, literacy lessons or as part of a broader topic on slavery and freedom, this resource helps develop pupils’ comprehension skills while exploring important historical themes.

The extracts have been thoughtfully selected to ensure pupils can follow the narrative arc of the story even if you don’t have classroom copies of the complete novel. Each accompanying PowerPoint breaks down the text into manageable sections with appropriate vocabulary support and contextual information.

This resource offers flexibility in how you approach the text – use it for whole-class guided reading, small group work, or as part of your literacy curriculum. The mix of general comprehension questions and SATS-style questions provides variety in assessment approaches.

Bring this powerful historical narrative to life in your classroom with ready-to-use resources that support deep engagement with both the text and its important themes.