Private Peaceful – Full SOW (16 Lessons)

This comprehensive Private Peaceful scheme of work includes 16 fully planned and resourced lessons, designed to support students in exploring Michael Morpurgo’s powerful novel in depth. Ideal for Key Stage 3, the unit develops students’ analytical skills through engaging and varied activities that cover:
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* Character development (e.g. Tommo, Charlie, Mother, Molly)
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* Key themes including war, family, loyalty, innocence, and justice
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* Language and structural techniques used by the author to create empathy and tension
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* Contextual understanding of WWI and its relevance to the text
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* Creative and analytical writing tasks aligned to curriculum goals

Each lesson includes:
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* A fully editable PowerPoint
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* Worksheets and supporting resources
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* Clear learning objectives and outcomes
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* Starters, main activities, plenaries, and stretch/challenge tasks
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* Assessment opportunities and progress checks throughout
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This scheme is perfect for busy teachers looking for a high-quality, ready-to-teach unit that saves time and engages learners. Whether you’re teaching Private Peaceful for the first time or looking to refresh your resources, this pack will support strong literary understanding and student progress.

**I have taken ideas/activities from others in some places.