Once by Morris Gleitzman – SEN Symbol-Supported Reading Resource

Once by Morris Gleitzman – SEN Symbol-Supported Reading Resource

Once by Morris Gleitzman – SEN-friendly symbol-supported reading resource designed to make the novel more accessible for pupils with SEN/SEND, communication needs, autism, dyslexia, EAL, lower reading ages and additional learning needs.

This visual reading resource uses symbols, visual prompts, simplified language and structured activities to support pupils in accessing the story, developing comprehension and participating in reading lessons with greater confidence.

Ideal for SEN English, adapted reading, guided reading, literacy intervention, whole-class teaching, small-group work and 1:1 support.

Ideal for:

• SEN / SEND learners
• Pupils who benefit from symbol-supported reading
• Learners with communication and language needs
• Autistic learners
• Dyslexic students
• EAL learners
• Lower-attaining readers
• Pupils with additional learning needs
• Literacy intervention groups
• Small-group and 1:1 teaching

Key Features:

• SEN-friendly and accessible
• Symbol-supported reading activities
• Visual prompts and picture support
• Simplified, accessible language
• Clear and uncluttered layouts
• Reading comprehension activities
• Vocabulary and word support
• Character and event activities
• Visual sequencing and recall tasks
• Question prompts
• Structured discussion activities
• Differentiated reading tasks
• Support for verbal and written responses

The resource is designed to help pupils understand key events, identify characters, develop vocabulary, recall information, sequence events and answer comprehension questions while studying Once.

The symbol and visual supports can provide an additional layer of scaffolding for learners who benefit from visual communication and concrete prompts when reading and discussing a text.

Suitable for KS2 / KS3 English, SEN English, SEND intervention, guided reading, adapted curriculum, literacy support and mixed-ability classrooms.

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