Life of Pi - full SOL (33 lessons)

This SOL was designed for AS-level students taking the Pearson Edexcel International A-Level (Prose) but could easily be adapted for other age groups and exam boards.

This pack includes 33 lessons with colourful and scaffolded powerpoints, handouts, homework and revision resources.

Learning outcomes
• show knowledge and understanding of how key features operate in prose texts
• show knowledge and understanding of a range of ways to read prose texts, including reading for detail of how writers use and adapt language, form and structure in texts, responding critically and creatively
• show knowledge and understanding of the contexts in which prose texts have been written and understanding of how these contexts influence meaning
• identify and explore how attitudes and values are expressed in prose texts
• communicate fluently, accurately and effectively knowledge, understanding and evaluation of prose texts
• use literary critical concepts and terminology with understanding and discrimination
• make appropriate use of the conventions of writing in literary studies, referring accurately
and appropriately to texts and sources.

Key features of prose fiction to be studied
● characterisation
● form and structure
● grammatical structure
● imagery, symbols and motifs
● language choices
● voice
● theme
● use of dialogue.
● the key features of the prose fiction and how they achieve effect
● understanding and analysing meaning
● the significance and influence of contexts
● ways to communicate clearly and effectively their responses to the texts studied
● ways to construct critical arguments
● use of appropriate terminology and concepts.