Podkin One-Ear for EAL Learners

A shortened, simplified version of Podkin One-Ear designed to support EAL and emerging readers.

Support your EAL and lower-attaining readers with this simplified version of Podkin One-Ear.

This resource retells the story in shorter sentences and accessible vocabulary while keeping the excitement and heart of the original. It’s ideal for ensuring all learners can take part in class discussions and guided reading linked to the novel.
Perfect for EAL groups, reading interventions, or whole-class inclusion, this version makes Podkin One-Ear approachable and engaging for everyone.

**Whats Included

• Simplified text covering key events (Chapters 1–16)
• Comprehension and discussion questions
• Character and setting summaries
• Teacher guidance and activity ideas

**Learning Objectives
To understand the main events and characters of Podkin One-Ear
To develop English vocabulary and comprehension
To build confidence reading a longer story independently
Perfect for
EAL learners or children new to English
Lower KS2 guided reading and English lessons
SEND or intervention groups
Whole-class inclusion alongside the full novel

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Keywords:
Podkin One-Ear, Kieran Larwood, EAL reading, simplified story, adapted text, lower KS2 English, reading comprehension, accessible text, English as an Additional Language, intervention resource, simplified novel, inclusive literacy, guided reading KS2.