Kiss of Death by Malcolm Rose - teaching resource

Kiss of Death – English Novel Study Resource

Introduce your pupils to Kiss of Death by Malcolm Rose with this engaging and fully editable English teaching unit. Designed for upper KS2 (but also works well with lower KS3 students), this comprehensive resource includes a 110-slide PowerPoint and 20 printable worksheets, offering 14 lessons that build comprehension, analysis, and contextual understanding.

This resource covers:

• Making predictions using the book’s cover, title, and blurb

• Investigating the Bubonic Plague and the historical significance of Eyam

• Exploring central themes: morality, justice, responsibility, and good vs evil

• In-depth character studies: Kim, Seth, and Wes

• Vocabulary development and figurative language (similes, metaphors)

• Guided analysis of narrative techniques and authorial style

• Practice with fact vs opinion, comprehension questions, and essay-style tasks

• Creative writing, empathetic responses, and non-fiction reporting

• Cross-curricular activity: designing a public health poster

• Fun literacy tasks – including cloze exercises, a crossword, and a word search

Perfect for whole-class teaching, guided reading, or independent study, this adaptable unit supports a wide range of learners and provides plenty of opportunities for writing, discussion, and reflection.

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