Bring the magic and melancholy of the Arthurian world to life with this engaging and creative KS3 English unit focused on The Lady of Shalott and associated legends. Combining close reading, literary analysis, creative writing, and narrative structure, this week scheme introduces students to poetic form, symbolism, and character voice.
What’s Included:
- Full 10+ lesson PowerPoint and accompanying handouts
- Core texts:
- The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson
- Excerpts from The Fair Maid of Astolat
- Prose extracts from Malory’s Morte d’Arthur
- Modern monologues: Elaine, Marcia, Lancelot
- Exploring poetic form and symbolism
- Comparison of medieval and modern voices
- Perspective writing and monologue construction
- Speaking and listening activities (voice and motive)
- Writing assessment tasks: narrative from another viewpoint, descriptive writing and voice-driven monologues
- KS3 English (Year 7 or 8)
- Creative writing and poetry units
- Theme-based curriculum focused on myth, legend, or female voice
- High challenge or mixed-ability classes
- Fully differentiated scaffolded handouts
- Voice-focused activities with writing models
- Great cross-curricular links to history and art
- Excellent preparation for GCSE unseen poetry & narrative voice
Format: Word & PowerPoint (editable)
Recommended Duration: 2–3 weeks (10+ lessons)
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