This comprehensive scheme of work supports students in exploring Stephen Kelman’s Pigeon English through a contextual, thematic, and analytical lens. Designed for Year 9 or lower KS4, it develops skills for GCSE Literature and Language by focusing on narrative voice, structure, societal issues, and critical interpretation.
What’s Included:
- Complete PowerPoint slide deck covering key chapters, themes, characters, and writer’s methods
- Knowledge Organiser summarising plot, key quotations, themes, and terminology
- Extract-based comprehension and analytical activities with modelled responses
- Contextual resources including coverage of the Damilola Taylor case and Kelman’s influences
- Extended writing tasks modelled on GCSE Paper 2, including questions on language and structure
- Year 9–10 students studying modern literature or preparing for unseen fiction response
- Teachers seeking to combine creative, contextual and literary learning outcomes
- Intervention, whole class teaching, or homework revision for KS3–KS4 transition
- Links to real-world events to support AO3 (contextual understanding)
- Focus on “pivot points” to develop deeper analysis of structure and narrative impact
- Includes tasks developing inference, analysis, comparison and empathy
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This scheme offers an exceptional approach to Pigeon English, capturing the voice, tone, and energy of the novel while guiding students through its powerful themes — youth, violence, belonging, and morality. The lessons are creative and well-paced, with a mix of analytical, reflective, and empathetic tasks that really connect with KS3 learners. It’s especially effective in promoting discussion around social issues and helping students develop their own voice in writing. A brilliantly designed scheme that brings Kelman’s story to life in a meaningful and memorable way.
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