Holes - KS3

Holes - KS3

‘Holes - KS3’ is a 23 lesson unit of work containing a 182-slide PowerPoint and 27 PDF worksheets. This engaging scheme of work explores Louis Sachar's novel chapter by chapter, analysing its plot, characters, themes, language and historical context through a range of learning activities. Content includes:

Exploring the historical and social context of Holes - youth detention in the USA and boot camps
Engaging chapter by chapter novel study activities to consolidate understanding as learners read through the book
Reading comprehension questions to assess students’ knowledge of plot, character, language, and themes
Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Zero, the Warden, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, Kissin’ Kate Barlow and Sam
Exploration of the key themes of crime and punishment, friendship and redemption
Developing the key reading skills of inference and deduction
Using quotation when writing about a text
Analysis of Sachar's use of language and techniques such as narrative hooks, building tension and setting the scene (Camp Green Lake)
Role play - hotseating to aid understanding of characters
Developing understanding of key characters through empathy writing activities

'Holes - KS3' is fully editable allowing you to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit all your teaching requirements.