Identity, Inequality, and the Power of Voice
A fully resourced, literacy-rich KS3 scheme of work exploring The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Designed for students in Year 8 or 9, this unit develops key skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through engaging activities focused on voice, resilience, prejudice, and personal identity.
What’s Included
- 11 fully sequenced lessons with PowerPoints, texts, and writing resources
- Reading and writing assessments with mark schemes and editable rubrics
- Narrative and non-fiction writing tasks – including debate, obituary, book review, and persuasive writing
- Contextual resources on Native American culture, poverty, identity, and the reservation system
- Creative activities including character development, labels analysis, diary writing, and visual prompts
- KS3 English – particularly Year 8 or 9
- Teachers looking for a balance of reading comprehension and writing mastery
- Diverse classrooms engaging with themes of race, aspiration, resilience, and belonging
- Dual focus on reading for meaning and writing to argue/explain
- Flexible structure for in-class or remote learning
- Includes visual stimuli, book reviews, and cross-genre writing practice
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This scheme is a brilliant way to introduce students to Sherman Alexie’s powerful novel. It tackles issues of identity, race, poverty, and resilience with real sensitivity, while giving students plenty of opportunities to engage critically and empathetically. The lessons are thoughtfully sequenced, blending comprehension, discussion, and analytical tasks with creative responses that allow students to connect personally with the text. It’s particularly strong at encouraging mature conversation in a safe, structured environment. A standout KS3 resource that sparks deep thinking and meaningful learning.
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