The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Unit of Work - teaching resource

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – Complete Teaching Resource 

This comprehensive teaching resource based on The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas offers a detailed 14-lesson unit of work, perfect for Year 6 or lower Key Stage 3. With a 149-slide editable PowerPoint and 32 accompanying PDF worksheets, the scheme is designed to help students explore the novel in depth.

Key features include:

• A full scheme of work with planning overview and 14 structured lessons

• Activities exploring the novel’s historical setting, social context, and key themes

• Chapter-by-chapter comprehension and analytical tasks

• Character studies on Bruno, Father, Gretel, and Lieutenant Kotler

• Thematic exploration of innocence, friendship, prejudice, and moral conflict

• Language analysis focusing on techniques, tone, and tension

• Inference, deduction, and empathy tasks, including diary writing and hot-seating

• Role-play and speaking and listening activities

Ideal for whole-class teaching or guided reading, this flexible resource supports cross-curricular learning and encourages thoughtful discussion on sensitive historical themes. All materials are fully editable and adaptable to suit the needs of your class.

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