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This reciprocal reading unit, based on the traditional Iranian story The Magic of Mushkil Gusha, is suitable for Year 3 to Year 6 students. It can be used over a week or across five lessons. The resource provides a unique opportunity to introduce students to Iranian culture through an engaging and thought-provoking text. Ideal for guided reading or home learning, the text and activities are designed to develop key reading skills.

What’s Included:
✔ Detailed lesson plans for 5 lessons
✔ PowerPoint presentations for visual support
✔ Text for The Magic of Mushkil Gusha
✔ Activities and comprehension questions for guided reading
✔ Marking and assessment tools

Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Starter – Introduce the story and explore the context of Iranian culture.
★ Main Activity – Use reciprocal reading strategies to read the text together, focusing on comprehension, inference, and prediction skills.
★ Plenary – Review the main ideas of the story, discuss the moral lessons, and assess understanding through guided discussion and activities.
★ Home Learning Option – The text and activities are suitable for remote learning or independent study.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Introduces students to a new culture through literature
✔ Builds key reading skills such as comprehension, inference, and prediction
✔ Suitable for both classroom and home learning environments
✔ Teacher-friendly format with all resources provided

Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for KS2 guided reading, cultural studies, and remote learning activities.

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