A Lesson in Laughter - Reading Comprehension | KS2, SATs, 11+
This humorous and heartwarming short story follows Liam, a daydreaming student who accidentally calls his teacher ‘Mum’ in front of the whole class. Just as embarrassment threatens to swallow him whole, an unexpected moment of kindness and quick wit from Miss Carter transforms the awkward situation into a shared lesson in laughter. Packed with relatable emotion, this engaging narrative encourages students to explore character reactions, inference and the power of empathy. Perfect for developing comprehension skills while celebrating the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously.
A Lesson in Laughter includes:
· One page text
· Exposure to high-level vocabulary
· All multiple-choice questions of different challenge levels
· Annotated text
· Colour coded model answers
· Tips and guidance along the way for both pupils and educators
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This humorous and heartwarming short story follows Liam, a daydreaming student who accidentally calls his teacher ‘Mum’ in front of the whole class. Just as embarrassment threatens to swallow him whole, an unexpected moment of kindness and quick wit from Miss Carter transforms the awkward situation into a shared lesson in laughter. Packed with relatable emotion, this engaging narrative encourages students to explore character reactions, inference and the power of empathy. Perfect for developing comprehension skills while celebrating the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously.
A Lesson in Laughter includes:
· One page text
· Exposure to high-level vocabulary
· All multiple-choice questions of different challenge levels
· Annotated text
· Colour coded model answers
· Tips and guidance along the way for both pupils and educators
By accessing LinkyThinks Downloadables (free or paid) you agree to our Terms
This humorous and heartwarming short story follows Liam, a daydreaming student who accidentally calls his teacher ‘Mum’ in front of the whole class. Just as embarrassment threatens to swallow him whole, an unexpected moment of kindness and quick wit from Miss Carter transforms the awkward situation into a shared lesson in laughter. Packed with relatable emotion, this engaging narrative encourages students to explore character reactions, inference and the power of empathy. Perfect for developing comprehension skills while celebrating the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously.
A Lesson in Laughter includes:
· One page text
· Exposure to high-level vocabulary
· All multiple-choice questions of different challenge levels
· Annotated text
· Colour coded model answers
· Tips and guidance along the way for both pupils and educators
By accessing LinkyThinks Downloadables (free or paid) you agree to our Terms