Anne Perry lessons

A set of three 45-minute lessons for Key Stage 3 English which aims to encourage students to read for pleasure and take an interest in grammar.


The lessons include colourful Powerpoint slides and provide practice in reading, note-taking and speaking, as well as raising awareness of grammar in use, in particular of the passive voice.


Working individually and in pairs, students try to solve a real-life mystery while reading about the famous crime writer Anne Perry and the murderess Juliet Hulme. They learn something of life in Victorian times while considering crime, punishment and rehabilitation. Preparation of comments and questions in pairs gives them the confidence to contribute to plenary sessions.


Students learn how to use a corpus website to enhance use of vocabulary and grammar, while the texts reveal natural uses of the passive, encouraging them to notice its use in other subjects and contexts.