A ready-to-teach inference lesson from the Boost Comprehension scheme, designed for Year 6 pupils. Ideal for whole-class reading, guided reading, SATs preparation, and high-quality English lessons.
This lesson uses an accessible excerpt adapted from Shakespeare’s Macbeth - a dramatic, high-impact text that works brilliantly for inference and character analysis.
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 quick and accurate marking
- Philosophy-based plenary slide to promote oracy, debate, and deeper thinking
Why teachers choose this lesson:
- No-prep, ready-to-teach resource
- Supports explicit modelling and high-quality discussion
- Ideal for Year 6 SATs inference practice
- Engages pupils with dramatic, rich vocabulary**
Text used: Macbeth (excerpt) – adapted for clarity, maintaining the original tone and impact.
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