Unit Overview A complete, ready-to-teach unit based on the powerful novel Iqbal by Francesco D’Adamo. This 20-hour scheme of work (approximate, depending on in-class reading) guides students through the novel while building towards a final assessment: writing a persuasive speech as a member of the Bonded Labour Liberation Front. The unit is designed for Year 7 but is easily adaptable for Year 6 or 8. It includes differentiated activities, challenge options, and extensive home learning resources. What’s Included? Comprehensive lesson PowerPoints for each chapter Worksheets and resources (Word format for editing) Home learning tasks for every chapter Assessment front sheet with success criteria Planning materials for the final speech All chapters of the novel included in full Assessment Overview Final Task: Write a persuasive speech as a member of the Bonded Labour Liberation Front, persuading the crowd to join the fight against child labour. Skills Covered: Emotive language Rhetorical questions Triples (rule of three) Direct address Alliteration Symbolism Past tense Persuasive speech structure Introuction to PEE writing Why Choose This Unit? Saves you hours of planning: everything is ready to print and teach Engaging novel: students connect with Iqbal’s true story Clear assessment focus: builds skills progressively towards the final task Differentiated: supports all learners while challenging the most able Flexible: adapt to your timetable and reading preferences Grammar integrated: skills taught in context, not isolation I hope you and your students enjoy this resource. If you have any questions, spot an error, or would like to share feedback, please email me at: lilyingreyappleid@gmail.com. I welcome suggestions and am happy to help!