Noughts and Crosses Full Scheme of Work

This is a 36-lesson scheme covering the entirety of Malorie Blackman’s novel.
All lessons include full Powerpoints, Word documents for extracts which need printing, integrated video links and differentiated assessments in line with skills for the AQA English Literature Paper 1 Exam.

It is aimed at Year 8 students, but can easily be adapted for Year 9 as well.

The scheme also explores historical context, the trope of the ‘star-crossed lovers’ across time and cultures, media adaptations and more!

Lessons include:

1. A clear starting activity.
2. Clearly indicated class reading slides alongside the amount of readers needed.
3. A warning slide for difficult topics which are covered in the novel.
4. Time allocations for tasks.
5. A variety of analytical, creative, debate, research-based, performance and ongoing small project tasks.
6. Plenty of stretch and challenge!

The scheme can easily stretch across two half-terms or one full term.