Exploring fiction . . . War of the Worlds (19 slides + free paragraph resource!)

Engage your students with this comprehensive War of the Worlds lesson that delves deep into the writer’s craft and context of the story.

This 19-page lesson includes 25 tasks that are designed to help students develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. The lesson comes with a free analytical paragraph writing support sheet, making it easy for students to structure their writing and organize their thoughts. In this lesson, students will explore two different extracts from War of the Worlds and analyze the writer’s craft, including language, tone, and literary devices. They will also learn about the context of the story, including the historical and social factors that influenced H.G. Wells’ writing.

By the end of the lesson, students will have a deep understanding of the story and its themes, as well as the skills to write analytical paragraphs and essays.

This War of the Worlds lesson is perfect for middle and high school students and can be used in both classroom and remote learning environments.

It is aligned with AQA standards and is designed to meet the needs of a variety of GCSE curriculums. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage your students and help them develop their analytical and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive lesson.

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