Noughts and Crosses FULL SOW

As we know, this novel is LONG but this scheme of work supports whatever route you want to take. It is incredibly culturally rich with opportunities to explore real-life examples of the very real themes that Blackman explores: race, racial injustice, alcohol issues, gender inequality etc... there is opportunity to practice language and structure skills as well as writing their own non-fiction extracts and there is the opportunity to read a lot and pause at key chapters and moments.

Teach Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman with this engaging KS3 English scheme of work. Explore key characters, themes, prejudice, racism and inequality through thought-provoking lessons designed to develop students’ reading, analysis and critical thinking skills.