THE LOVELY BONES - CHAPTER 14 & 15

The Lovely Bones: Chapters 14–15 (AQA KS5)

This KS5 lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Literature and Language and focuses on Chapters 14 and 15 of The Lovely Bones. The lesson develops students’ ability to analyse character, setting, and theme, with a strong emphasis on independent thinking and exam preparation.

Chapter 14 centres on Lindsey, Harvey’s house, and the list of the dead, with students completing structured tasks that explore how tension, danger, and memory are presented. The expectation is that students generate ideas independently before any teacher input. Model responses are included, but are intended to be used after discussion to refine and extend student thinking. A linked clip from the film adaptation of The Lovely Bones shows Lindsey’s near capture by Harvey, providing a useful way to visualise tension and support engagement.

Chapter 15 shifts to essay practice, focusing on Abigail’s affair and its impact on family dynamics. Students work independently to plan and develop a response to an exam-style question. An annotated extract is provided to model AO1 and AO2, but the lesson prioritises student-led analysis and application.

This resource is suitable for Year 12 or Year 13 students studying The Lovely Bones. It is not a content-heavy lesson and is designed to build independence, confidence with interpretation, and exam-focused writing skills.