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Support thoughtful reading of The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf, a novel about the friendships that develop when Ahmet, a young refugee from Syria, joins a new school. As his classmates learn about his experiences and separation from his family, they become determined to help. The story invites readers to explore kindness, challenge prejudice and consider how everyday actions can help others feel welcome and included.

These comprehensive guided reading plans support teacher-led discussion through questions exploring comprehension, inference, language, text organisation and author’s purpose. Students are encouraged to draw on evidence, explain their thinking and consider different perspectives. Conscious communication questions explore characters’ feelings and needs, nurturing empathy and a compassionate classroom, while suggested response activities extend understanding and strengthen connections between reading and writing.

Themes explored: friendship, kindness and compassion, refugees and displacement, family and separation, belonging and inclusion, empathy, prejudice and discrimination, courage, hope, bullying, children’s rights, taking action and making a difference.

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