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Ideal for whole-class or small group reading | No prior knowledge of Kensuke’s Kingdom needed

This five-session guided reading unit focuses on a newspaper report inspired by Kensuke’s Kingdom, but the sessions are fully accessible without any background knowledge of the text. Designed for lower KS2, this resource supports children in building key reading skills while exploring the structure and language of newspaper writing.

Each session includes a clear learning objective, reading focus, vocabulary tasks, and opportunities for prediction, inference and discussion.

What’s included:
✓ 5 fully planned guided reading sessions
✓ Engaging newspaper-style text
✓ Vocabulary and inference tasks
✓ Discussion and evaluation questions
✓ Learning objectives clearly outlined for each session

Why this unit stands out:

• Encourages close reading and group discussion
• Supports children to identify and explain newspaper features
• Builds confidence with unfamiliar vocabulary and inference
• Easy to deliver – no additional resources or preparation required
• Works well across one week or can be spread over a half term

Learning Objectives Covered:

1. Identify and explain the features of a newspaper report
2. Analyse and evaluate the language and structure
3. Infer and deduce information
4. Evaluate and respond to the text
5. Compare the features of newspaper reports

Ideal for:
Y3, Y4
Whole-class or small group guided reading
KS2 reading lessons or literacy intervention sessions

Search terms: ks2 guided reading newspaper report y3 y4 reciprocal reading lower key stage 2 group reading comprehension fiction kensuke’s kingdom newspaper writing vocabulary inference fluency