Summary

A fully resourced, dyslexia-friendly vocabulary lesson pack for Year 4, based on The Secret Diary of Thomas Snoop – Chapter 2.
This lesson explores how emotion and feeling words are shown in text, helping pupils identify and explain clues that reveal a character’s inner thoughts.
All resources and slides follow British Dyslexia Association (BDA) style guidance, using Century Gothic font, cream backgrounds, and dual-coding visuals to make reading and comprehension accessible to all learners.

What’s Included

Full lesson plan (Learning COGS format) with objectives, success criteria, and detailed I Do / We Do / You Do structure
PowerPoint slideshow introducing emotional vocabulary, tone, and contextual clues
Two differentiated resource packs:
ARE version: “Feeling Finder Chart” with evidence and explanation columns
LA version: simplified extract with tick-box and multiple-choice emotion tasks
Extension task: pupils write a short show-not-tell sentence using emotional clues
Teacher prompts and plenary discussion slides for reflection

Learning Aims

Identify words and phrases that show character emotions
Explain how language choices reveal mood or tone
Use evidence from text to support interpretations
Apply show-not-tell writing to express feeling

Dyslexia-Friendly Design

All materials adhere to BDA style-guide principles to support readability and comprehension:
Century Gothic typeface with clear letter shapes
Cream or soft pastel backgrounds and dark grey text to reduce glare
1.5–2.0 line spacing with wide margins for eye-tracking
Left-aligned text (no justification) for consistent spacing
Bold key words instead of italics or underlining
Dual-coding visuals and emotion icons to connect meaning and vocabulary
Clean, uncluttered slide structure to reduce cognitive load
These adaptations make the lesson suitable for pupils with dyslexia, visual processing, or working-memory difficulties, while improving accessibility for all learners.

Curriculum Links

Reading: vocabulary, inference, and emotional understanding
Writing: using descriptive language and show-not-tell techniques
Speaking & Listening: discussing tone, emotion, and character motivation
History: insight into Tudor communication and character perspective

Perfect For

Whole-class reading, guided group work, or SEND literacy support.
Combines emotional literacy with Tudor intrigue in a clear, inclusive format that encourages empathy, vocabulary growth, and reading confidence.