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KS3 Year 8 English – Horror & Mystery Scheme of Work (16 Lessons + Bonus Assessment Feedback Lessons)
This comprehensive 16-lesson scheme of work is designed to engage Year 8 students with the themes of horror and mystery, while developing their reading and writing skills. Perfect for busy teachers, it includes everything you need to deliver a full half-term’s worth of lessons with clear progression, variety, and challenge.

What’s included:

• A fully planned 16-lesson scheme of work exploring horror and mystery texts.
• Reading assessment with resources and mark scheme.
• Writing assessment with resources and mark scheme.
• 2 bonus lessons designed to provide structured assessment feedback, helping students reflect and make progress.
• A balance of engaging activities that build analytical reading skills and imaginative writing skills.
• Clear opportunities for assessment, feedback, and differentiation.

Why teachers will love it:

• Ready-to-teach lessons save valuable planning time.
• Flexible structure – can be adapted for different abilities and school contexts.
• Builds key skills for KS3 while preparing students for KS4 demands.
• Engages learners with the ever-popular themes of horror and mystery.
• Ideal for English teachers looking for a high-quality, ready-made scheme to deliver in Year 8, this resource ensures both staff and students get the most out of a creative and skills-focused unit.