Overview:
A full Key Stage 3 Scheme of Work exploring William Shakespeare’s King Lear – a powerful and engaging introduction to tragedy, authority, family loyalty and deception.
This resource is ideal for students in Years 8 or 9 and has been carefully adapted to meet the needs of younger learners while retaining the thematic integrity of the original text.
What’s Included:
- 100+ slide PowerPoint Scheme of Learning
- Detailed and scaffolded lessons covering Acts 1–4
- Creative writing and reading assessment preparation
- Literary terminology, vocabulary building and comprehension tasks
- Focused explorations on:
- Family dynamics (Lear, Gloucester, Cordelia, Edmund)
- Tragic structure and catharsis
- Power, betrayal, madness and fate
- The Fool’s role in criticism and commentary
Skills Developed:
- Reading and responding to Shakespearean language
- Analysing key themes, characters, and motifs
- Understanding historical context and literary devices
- Preparing for extended written analysis and assessments
Bonus Material:
- Creative diary and monologue writing tasks
- Connections to JR Thorp’s Learwife for contextual extension
- Plenaries, quizzes, and progress checks
Perfect For:
- KS3 English Literature lessons
- Year 8/9 Shakespeare units
- Curriculum-linked teaching of power, justice and rebellion
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This scheme makes King Lear accessible and meaningful for KS3 students. The focus on power, family, and madness helped my class engage with the big ideas in the play without dumbing it down. The activities are well-scaffolded, creative, and aligned to curriculum objectives. A great way to build confidence with Shakespeare and explore complex themes in a structured, student-friendly way.
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