Exploring The Graveyard Book: Guided Reading in Year 6
This week in guided reading, Year 6 dived into Chapter 3 of The Graveyard Book, uncovering more of the mysterious and eerie world of Bod and his ghostly guardians.
Through discussion and questioning, the children explored key themes such as identity, belonging, and the balance between safety and freedom. They analysed how Bod’s relationships with the graveyard residents shape his understanding of the world and made predictions about the challenges he might face beyond the graveyard walls.
Using close reading strategies, pupils examined the descriptive language in the text, discussing how it builds atmosphere and tension. They explored the author’s choices—from sentence structure to character development—enhancing their ability to infer meaning and engage deeply with the text.
A fantastic session full of insightful discussion, thoughtful reflections, and a few chills along the way! Year 6 can’t wait to see where Bod’s journey takes him next.
