A reading and comprehension lesson for chapter three of ‘Cirque du Freak’ by Darren Shan. Aimed at a nurture or low-ability KS3 cohort, the lesson includes: a starter task recapping first impressions of characters a reading slide with focus questions to prompt engagement a hinge question for AfL 10 comprehension questions with a challenge task a plenary. Two lots of differentiated worksheets (including a multiple choice version) are included. Easily adapted for cover lessons or learning at home booklets.