Dorian Gray | Halloween | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a haunting and thought-provoking reading comprehension that explores vanity, temptation, and the hidden cost of a perfect life. Ideal for upper primary readers studying classic fiction or Gothic literature, this resource brings to life one of the most striking moral tales ever written — The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Learners will uncover how Dorian’s wish to remain young forever becomes his greatest curse, and how Oscar Wilde uses beauty, art, and corruption to explore the difference between appearances and reality. Perfect for the Halloween season or for discussions about morality, choices, and conscience.

What’s Included:

• 2 Pages of Reading Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
• 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
• “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
• Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
• 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
• 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
• Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
• Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
• Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress

This Resource Explores:

• The story and moral message of The Picture of Dorian Gray
• The life and ideas of Oscar Wilde
• The dangers of vanity and selfishness
• The importance of conscience and personal responsibility
• The lasting power of beauty, temptation, and truth in Gothic fiction

Why Use This Resource:
This rich comprehension text encourages deeper thinking about character, morality, and the choices that shape us. It supports vocabulary development, inference, and discussion of key themes, making it ideal for classroom study or independent reading projects. A timeless story that asks what truly matters — outer beauty, or inner goodness.

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