The Snowman | Reading Comprehension | Year 5/6

The Snowman is based on the Raymond Briggs story. This rich, emotive text follows James as he builds a snowman who magically comes to life, taking him on an unforgettable night filled with wonder, flight, and friendship. With vivid imagery, emotional depth, and themes of memory, loss, and imagination, this text is ideal for winter reading, whole-class discussions, and festive comprehension lessons.

What’s Included:

• 2 Pages of Non-Fiction Biography 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 discussion, reflection, and persuasive writing
• 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
• An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
• Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
• 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

If you have questions, do not hesitate to email me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com

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