THE LOVELY BONES - CHAPTER 17 & 18

The Lovely Bones: Chapters 17–18 (AQA KS5)

This KS5 lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Literature and Language and focuses on Chapters 17 and 18 of The Lovely Bones. The lesson develops students’ understanding of relationships, setting, and narrative perspective through independent, exam-focused tasks.

In Chapter 17, students explore Lindsey and Samuel, with particular attention to the abandoned house and its significance. They then respond to a focused question on their relationship, applying AO1 and AO2 through close analysis. This is followed by a task mapping Jack’s relationships with the women in his life, encouraging students to track patterns of behaviour and emotional strain.

Chapter 18 moves into exam practice, with students responding to a mock question. Annotated examples are provided within the resource (slide-based) to model how to approach the extract and structure analysis, but these are intended to support rather than replace independent work.

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