Malamander Guided Reading Lesson 2 – Chapters 1 - 16 (Slides, Worksheet & Backgrounds)

This resource is a structured set of guided reading lessons based on Malamander by Thomas Taylor, designed for KS2. This covers chapters 1 - 16

• EERIE-ON-SEA
• THE GRAND NAUTILUS HOTEL
• VIOLET PARMA
• THE CAMERALUNA
• LOST LUGGAGE
• A COIN FOR THE MERMONKEY
• THE EERIE BOOK DISPENSARY
• IN WHICH A BOOK IS DISPENSED
• COPROLITES AND CUTTLEFISH
• SEEGOL’S DINER
• THE SIGHTING
• EXOTIC ERRATICS
• MRS FOSSIL’S BUCKET
• WHAT A BEACHCOMBER KNOWS
• BOATHOOKS
• THE MALAMANDER EGG

The pack includes Lessons 2–4, focusing on vocabulary development, retrieval, sequencing, summarising, and prediction. Activities are carefully scaffolded and include a dedicated SEND worksheet to support inclusive practice.

Included in this pack:
• Teacher-led guided reading slides
• Vocabulary checks and retrieval questions
• Partner talk and sequencing activities
• Summarising and prediction tasks
• SEND-friendly ‘Eye Spy’ and drawing worksheet
• Calm, reusable Malamander-themed slide background

Pupils will need access to their own copy of Malamander by Thomas Taylor. No extracts from the text are included.

Suitable for Year 4–6 or mixed-ability KS2 classes.