Overview
A comprehensive KS3 English Scheme of Work based on the stage adaptation of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford. This resource explores the themes of war, loyalty, courage, and humanity through engaging drama-based and analytical activities.
This unit is ideal for students in Year 7 or Year 8 and develops key reading, inference and expressive writing skills.
What’s Included- 10+ fully resourced lessons with detailed PowerPoints
- Structured reading of the stage play with key extracts
- Comprehension, drama and roleplay tasks
- Historical and contextual background to WWI and its impact
- Empathy-based writing, newspaper articles and diary entries
- Creative and analytical responses to text and character
- Lesson 1: Introduction to WWI and story timeline
- Lesson 2: Animals at War – reading non-fiction linked to the play
- Lesson 3: Staging and symbolism – puppetry and dramatic devices
- Lessons 4–10: Close reading and assessment preparation
- Aligned with KS3 English National Curriculum
- Develops AO1–AO3 analytical reading skills
- Opportunities for speaking and listening tasks
- Ideal preparation for GCSE-style literature engagement
- Designed by experienced KS3 curriculum leaders
- Supports engagement with both reading and drama
- Builds empathy and critical thinking
- Fully editable and ready to teach
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This scheme brings the stage adaptation of War Horse to life in the classroom. The lessons are imaginative, varied, and deeply rooted in both the text and theatrical techniques. It was brilliant for exploring themes of conflict, loyalty, and courage with my Year 8s. The quality of discussion and written work it generated was outstanding. A superb resource for developing drama and English skills together!
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