Y4 The Secret Diary of a Tudor Spy – Chapter 2 Fluency (Character Emotion) Dyslexia-Friendly Pack

Summary

A fully resourced, dyslexia-friendly fluency lesson pack for Year 4, based on The Secret Diary of Thomas Snoop – Chapter 2.
Pupils develop expressive reading skills by using pitch, pause, and tone to match character emotion.
All slides and resources follow British Dyslexia Association (BDA) design standards with Century Gothic font, cream backgrounds, and dual-coding visuals to make reading aloud accessible, engaging, and inclusive for all learners.

What’s Included

Full lesson plan (Learning COGS format) with objectives, success criteria, and a clear I Do / We Do / You Do teaching sequence
Fluency PowerPoint slideshow modelling emotional expression, pitch and pace

Differentiated resource packs:

ARE version: full extract and “Spy Mission Voices” performance script with 6 Ps focus (Pace, Pitch, Pause, Power, Personality, Punctuation)
LA version: simplified extract with emotion cues, partner feedback grid, and self-reflection checklist
Peer and self-assessment templates to support reflection and discussion of fluency skills

Learning Aims

Use pitch and pace to show character emotion
Adjust tone and expression to match meaning and audience
Read aloud with clarity, confidence, and control
Reflect on reading using fluency performance criteria

Dyslexia-Friendly Design

All lesson materials are carefully structured in line with BDA accessibility principles:
Century Gothic font for clear letter shapes
Cream or pastel backgrounds and dark grey text to reduce glare
1.5–2.0 line spacing and wide margins to aid visual tracking
Left-aligned text for consistent spacing and flow
Bold key words in place of italics or underlining
Dual-coding visuals (emotion icons and performance symbols) to support comprehension
Predictable slide layout and uncluttered design for easy navigation
These design choices support pupils with dyslexia, visual processing, or working-memory needs, ensuring inclusive access and confident oral reading.

Curriculum Links

Reading: prosody, tone, and fluency development
Speaking & Listening: expressive performance and peer feedback
Writing: understanding tone and punctuation for expressive effect
History: exploration of Tudor context through dialogue and character voice

Perfect For

Whole-class reading, fluency groups, or SEND literacy support.
Combines historical storytelling, humour, and accessible design to help every pupil read aloud with confidence and emotional understanding.