Heroes and Villains: Scheme of Work

This comprehensive six-week scheme of work, titled “Heroes and Villains,” is designed for Year 9 students, focusing on narrative writing, content organisation, and written accuracy. It includes detailed lesson plans, engaging PowerPoint presentations, and a variety of activities to enhance students’ creative writing skills.

Week-by-Week Breakdown:

Week 1: Archetypes and Adaptation

• Texts: Robin Hood and King Arthur
• Activities: Students will explore the archetypes of heroes and villains, focusing on what makes an epic story. They will write their own adaptation of either a Robin Hood or King Arthur story.
• Objective: Understand and create epic narratives.

Week 2: Children’s Stories

• Texts: Jungle Book, Matilda, and Peter Pan
• Activities: Students will rewrite a key scene from one of these texts from the villain’s point of view, focusing on narrative perspective.
• Objective: Develop skills in shifting narrative perspectives.

Weeks 3 & 4: Historical Fiction and Revolution

• Texts: Hamilton
• Activities: Through mini-writing exercises, students will write letters between Hamilton and Eliza, create a song/rap for a character, and write about the Battle of Yorktown from different perspectives.
• Objective: Enhance creativity and engage the reader.