The Bone Sparrow – PETAL Analysis Lesson

Year 7 PETAL analysis pack for The Bone Sparrow with worksheets, model answers, GD tasks, vocabulary, and assessment grids for structured essay writing.
A complete, differentiated lesson pack for teaching The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon using the PETAL framework (Point · Evidence · Technique · Analysis · Link). Designed for Year 7 English, this resource supports mixed-ability learners with scaffolded tasks, SEND-friendly structure, and greater depth challenges.

What’s Included:
✔ Full lesson plan with objectives and timings
✔ Student worksheet (vocabulary, quote analysis, PETAL practice, reflection)
✔ Model answers for teacher use
✔ Greater Depth Challenge Sheet (multi-layered interpretation tasks)
✔ Extended PETAL writing task with dual evidence
✔ Real-world connection paragraph task
✔ Mark scheme (Bands 1–4) for PETAL writing
✔ Diagnostic PETAL marking grid (teacher version)
✔ PETAL self-assessment grid (student version)
✔ Front cover and index page for easy navigation

Themes Explored:
Hope · Resilience · Humanity · Persecution · Detention

Perfect For:

KS3 English Literature
Thematic analysis and essay writing
Stretch and challenge for high-attaining students
SEND support and vocabulary scaffolding
Preparing students for GCSE-style analytical writing
Format:
PDF DOCX (printable and editable)

Author:
Janneta Stoddern – Abacus² Resources