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Support thoughtful reading of Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo, a novel following a greyhound whose life takes him through different homes, relationships and experiences of kindness and cruelty. From his rescue as a puppy to the challenges of greyhound racing, his journey reveals the powerful bonds between people and animals. The story invites readers to explore loyalty, compassion and our responsibility to protect animals and care for their needs.

These learning contracts combine comprehension and inference, higher order thinking, vocabulary, writing and creative responses. Conscious communication activities explore characters’ feelings and needs, while reflection prompts encourage students to consider their own learning. QR codes and clickable links provide guidance for selected activities, supporting growing independence within your classroom reading programme.

Themes explored: animal welfare, kindness and cruelty, friendship and loyalty, human–animal relationships, love and belonging, separation and loss, courage, resilience, hope, freedom, responsibility, second chances.

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Each resource reflects time, creativity and a heart-centred commitment to supporting teachers and learners. Choosing the correct licence honours that work and helps us continue creating. Thank you for sharing in that care.

Instant download: Please check your licence selection before completing payment. This purchase includes supporting resources; the novel is not included.