Boys Don't Cry lesson - IEEL paragraphs

In this complete Year 9 or 10 lesson, pupils will learn how to write an IEEL paragraph which is the building-block of GCSE English Literature essays.

This stand-alone lesson fits into my series of lessons and resources on ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ by Malorie Blackman, focusing on chapters 8 and 9.

This is a complete lesson with all the resources:

• powerpoint
• differentiated worksheets
• example EDUQAS GCSE English Literature exam question
• example paragraphs
• detailed lesson plan
• both word/PowerPoint and PDF formats are provided

Curriculum Objective:
Know how to write an IEEL (Identify, Explain, Example, Link) paragraph.

Outcome:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to construct an IEEL paragraph using appropriate subject-specific vocabulary.

This is a ready-to-go ‘Ofsted-proof’ four-part lesson with 4 sections: starter (inc. extension task), input, activity (with extra support for those who need it) and plenary. No planning or previous knowledge needed (from either teacher or students).

The lesson has been designed for a Year 9/10 class who have just begun reading the novel, ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ as a GCSE text. It is suitable as a pre-reading lesson, to use as revision, or when moving on to exam questions. You could even use it as an introduction to writing IEEL paragraphs without reading the novel.

I have over 20 years in teaching English at GCSE. I am an experienced GCSE examiner with EDUQAS.