<p>This is a 36-lesson scheme covering the entirety of Malorie Blackman’s novel.<br /> 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.</p> <p>It is aimed at Year 8 students, but can easily be adapted for Year 9 as well.</p> <p>The scheme also explores historical context, the trope of the ‘star-crossed lovers’ across time and cultures, media adaptations and more!</p> <p>Lessons include:</p> <ol> <li>A clear starting activity.</li> <li>Clearly indicated class reading slides alongside the amount of readers needed.</li> <li>A warning slide for difficult topics which are covered in the novel.</li> <li>Time allocations for tasks.</li> <li>A variety of analytical, creative, debate, research-based, performance and ongoing small project tasks.</li> <li>Plenty of stretch and challenge!</li> </ol> <p>The scheme can easily stretch across two half-terms or one full term.</p>

<p>A full 18-lesson Scheme of Work based on the theme of Adventure for low-ability KS3 English students.</p> <p>The scheme includes:<br /> -A range of literature from the 19th century up until The Maze Runner.<br /> -Every third lesson as an opportunity for students to compare two texts they have been studying previously.<br /> -Creative writing lessons which develop vocabulary and paragraph building.<br /> -Tasks dedicated to improving inference and analytical skills.<br /> -Group projects.<br /> -Speaking and Listening opportunities.<br /> -Extracts included as Word documents<br /> -Video links in the ‘notes’ sections of their respective slide.</p>

<p>A short unit of work which combines skills for the GCSE AQA Language Paper 2 Exam alongside the Speaking and Listening Assessment.</p> <p>The topics cover current socio-political issues including:</p> <ol> <li>Modern masculinity</li> <li>Feminism</li> <li>Social Media</li> <li>Youth and Politics</li> <li>Ambition</li> </ol> <p>The lessons are structured according to the Question Paper and always begin with a debate statement to get the conversation going!</p> <p>Comparative sources are attached as word documents and video links are included in the notes section of the slide which mentions them.</p>