Inference Lesson Year 6 – Malala Biography

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

This lesson uses an inspiring biographical text about Malala Yousafzai, adapted for Year 6 and ideal for developing inference, empathy, and critical thinking.

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, accurate marking
• Philosophy-based plenary slide to promote oracy, reasoning, and meaningful discussion

Why teachers choose this lesson:

• No-prep, ready-to-teach resource
• Supports high-quality inference teaching
• Suitable for SATs practice and whole-class reading
• Engaging, real-life figure who prompts rich discussion

Text used: A structured Malala Yousafzai biography written for Year 6, supporting deeper inference and contextual understanding.

Part of the Year 6 Inference Lesson Bundle - explore more ready-to-teach inference lessons and plenaries.