Thinking Reader Strategies PowerPoint (Adaptable + Wall Display)

Support reading comprehension in a clear and engaging way with this Thinking Reader Strategies lesson. Designed for primary learners, this resource introduces six key strategies: prior knowledge, predicting, metalinguistics, visualising, inference, and summarising.

Through simple explanations, examples, and prompts, pupils learn how to actively think while reading, helping them build deeper understanding and confidence. The slides encourage discussion, imagination, and critical thinking, making it ideal for whole-class teaching or guided reading sessions.

This resource links well to literacy, comprehension skills, and cross-curricular reading activities across a range of topics and texts.

Easily adaptable for both First and Second Level learners, it can be simplified or extended to suit different abilities. It also works perfectly as a bright and informative wall display, reinforcing key reading strategies throughout the year.