Heroes by Robert Cormier
A 286 slide long PowerPoint of complete chapter by chapter lessons. Each lesson has a ‘Do Now’ summary activity, a starter, development and plenary. Teacher notes are provided at the bottom of slides.
There are separate resource files for ease of photocopying. The PowerPoint ends with a quiz (including answers) and revision lessons.
Topics covered:
What is a hero?
Social and historical context
Francis
Nicole
Larry
Relationships between characters
Language used to convey the horrors of war
Veterans
Foreshadowing
War and the consequences of war
Heroism
Changes in characters, events and relationships
Mood and atmosphere exam questions
Responsibility
Religion
Guilt
The ending of the novel
