Holes by Louis Sachar – Symbol-Supported Chapter Companion | ASD, SEN & SEND | Visual Reading Resource

Support learners to access Holes by Louis Sachar with this symbol-supported chapter companion. Each chapter has been carefully adapted using simplified, symbol-supported text to support understanding while following the key events of the original story.

Designed for pupils with Autism (ASD), SEND, speech and language needs, learning difficulties, AAC users, EAL learners, and emerging readers, this resource provides additional visual support to develop comprehension, vocabulary, and communication while engaging with this popular novel.

Included

✔ Symbol-supported chapter text

✔ Key vocabulary

✔ Core communication words

✔ Feelings and emotions vocabulary

✔ Discussion and comprehension prompts

✔ Speaking and sentence starter prompts

✔ Printable, ready-to-use resource

Supports Learning In

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary development
• Sequencing and retelling
• Inferencing and prediction
• Emotional literacy
• Speaking and listening
• Communication skills

Ideal For

• SEND
• Autism (ASD)
• Speech and Language Therapy
• AAC users
• Special Education
• Resource Provision
• Inclusive classrooms
• Home education
• Upper KS2
• KS3

Description

This visual reading companion helps learners follow the story of Stanley Yelnats as he is sent to Camp Green Lake, where he digs holes each day while uncovering mysteries about friendship, family history, justice, and perseverance. The simplified, symbol-supported chapters make the novel more accessible while maintaining the sequence and key events of the original text, supporting inclusive reading and meaningful class participation.

Keywords: Holes, Louis Sachar, Symbol Supported Reading, Adapted Novel, ASD, Autism, SEND, SEN, Visual Supports, Reading Comprehension, Communication, AAC, Emotional Literacy, Speech and Language, Printable Resource, Camp Green Lake, Stanley Yelnats, Inclusive Literacy.