A structured set of KS3 English worksheets designed to support the teaching of Street Child by Berlie Doherty.
This resource covers Worksheets 1–10 and provides a range of accessible activities to help students build confidence with reading, comprehension and literary analysis as they begin their study of the novel.
The worksheets support students in exploring key characters, events, vocabulary, inference, themes and the historical context of Victorian Britain. Activities can be used for independent work, guided reading, whole-class teaching, homework, intervention or revision.
Designed primarily for Years 7 and 8, the resource can also be adapted for different abilities and used to support SEND learners where appropriate.
Skills covered- Reading comprehension
- Retrieval and inference
- Character analysis
- Vocabulary development
- Exploring themes and ideas
- Understanding Victorian context
- Using evidence in written responses
- Independent reading and reflection
This resource is intended to accompany a legally obtained copy of Street Child. The novel itself is not included.
Ideal for teachers looking for a clear, structured and classroom-ready introduction to a KS3 novel study.
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This teaching resource is an independently created educational resource designed to support the study of Street Child by Berlie Doherty. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the author, publisher, or rights holders of the novel.
No ownership is claimed over the original literary work. All original worksheets, questions, activities, layouts, and teaching materials included in Worksheets 1–10 are the copyright of the resource creator and may not be copied, redistributed, resold, shared, or uploaded elsewhere without permission.
A legally obtained copy of the novel is required for use with this resource. The novel itself is not included.
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