Inference Lesson Year 6 – Treasure Island Excerpt

A ready-to-teach inference lesson from the Boost Comprehension scheme, designed for Year 6 pupils. Perfect for whole-class reading, guided reading, interventions, or SATs preparation.

This lesson pack includes:

• Teacher modelling slides (PowerPoint) with example questions to support explicit teaching
• Independent practice questions (PDF) for pupils to apply inference skills
• Answer booklet (PDF) for fast and accurate marking
• Philosophy-based plenary slide to develop reasoning and oracy skills

Why teachers love this lesson:

• Download and teach – no preparation required
• Structured to support explicit teaching and oracy development
• Suitable for whole-class lessons, SATs prep, guided reading, or cover lessons

Text used: Treasure Island (excerpt) – a classic, engaging text ideal for inference practice and boosting comprehension skills

Want more ready-to-teach inference lessons? This lesson is included in our Year 6 Inference Lesson Bundle, complete with teacher slides, practice questions, and plenaries.