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A comprehensive, fully-resourced scheme of work exploring Inventing Elliot by Graham Gardner. This KS3 unit delves deep into identity, conformity, bullying, and power structures—ideal for developing critical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through a thought-provoking novel. With clear weekly objectives, this scheme encourages empathetic response and ethical discussion while preparing students for analytical and creative tasks across 17 dynamic lessons. What’s Included

• 7-week full scheme of work (17 lessons)
• Clear reading, writing, and speaking & listening objectives
• Creative starters, structured main tasks, and differentiated plenaries

Lessons on:

• Empathy and identity
• Debate and power
• Stream-of-consciousness writing
• Dramatic monologue performance
• Comparison with Orwell’s 1984
• Writing to advise and engage
• Assessment opportunities with PEE chains, diary entries, persuasive letters, and monologues
• Drama-based tasks with peer and self-assessment prompts
• Homework tasks, risk assessments, and resource lists included

Ideal For

• Year 8 English classes
• Mid-to-high ability KS3 students
• Exploring personal, social, and moral dilemmas through literature
• Schools with a focus on character education or SMSC

Bonus Features

• Cross-curricular links with PSHE and Citizenship
• Empathy-building and oracy development embedded throughout
• Encourages metacognition and independent moral reasoning
• Editable and adaptable for any school setting

Format: DOC
Length: 7 Weeks | 17 Lessons
Text: Inventing Elliot by Graham Gardner
Target Age: Year 8 / KS3
Resource Type: Full Scheme of Work