THE LOVELY BONES - CHAPTER 10 & 11

The Lovely Bones: Chapters 10–11 (AQA KS5)

This KS5 lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Literature and Language and focuses on Chapters 10 and 11 of The Lovely Bones. The lesson develops students’ ability to analyse character through language, context, and narrative perspective.

Students begin with a recap starter task to recall the key events of both chapters. The main focus of Chapter 10 is Lindsey, with students working independently to explore how she is presented through language, behaviour, and narrative positioning. Tasks encourage application of AO1, AO2, and AO3, with teacher examples provided after initial independent analysis.

Students then practise responding to a mock exam-style question on Lindsey, applying their ideas to a short analytical response. Further examples of AO1 and AO2 analysis are provided to model how interpretations can be developed and supported with textual evidence.

The lesson then moves to Chapter 11, where students complete fully independent work by creating character profiles for Jack, Harvey, and Len. These profiles focus on how each character is presented in the chapter and are later shared and discussed as a class. A supporting resource for this activity is included.

This resource is suitable for Year 12 or Year 13 students studying The Lovely Bones. It prioritises independent analysis, character exploration, and exam-style writing practice aligned with the Assessment Objectives.