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Holes – Full Unit of Work | 23-Lesson KS3 Reading Unit (Louis Sachar)

Bring the award-winning novel Holes by Louis Sachar to life in your classroom with this comprehensive 23-lesson scheme of work, designed for Key Stage 3 English. This fully editable teaching unit supports reading, analysis, and creative response, making it ideal for Year 7 or Year 8 students studying contemporary fiction.

What’s Included:

Lessons on the historical context of the American South (racial segregation, Jim Crow laws, civil rights)

An exploration of youth detention in the USA and boot camp culture

In-depth character analysis: Stanley Yelnats, Zero, Kate Barlow, Sam, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, and The Warden

Thematic study of crime and punishment, friendship and redemption

Narrative techniques: hooks, tension-building, and setting

Guidance on using quotations effectively in written responses

Exploration of Louis Sachar’s purpose and viewpoint

Comprehension and plot-based consolidation activities

Close language analysis of key scenes

Interactive tasks including hotseating and empathy writing (diary entries and letters)

This Holes unit is fully editable, allowing teachers to adapt lessons to suit the specific needs of their class. Perfect for classroom delivery, homework, or revision.

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