THE LOVELY BONES - CHAPTER 6 & 7

The Lovely Bones: Chapters 6–7 (AQA KS5)

This KS5 lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Literature and Language and focuses on Chapters 6 and 7 of The Lovely Bones. The session is deliberately highly student-led and requires pre-reading before the lesson. Short summaries are provided to secure understanding, but recall and engagement with the chapters are expected.

Students begin by revisiting key events through guided recall questions. They then explore Ray and Susie’s developing relationship in Chapter 6, analysing how it is presented linguistically. Modelled examples are provided to demonstrate how language shapes tone and perspective.

The focus then shifts to the interaction between Jack and Ruana, with teacher-led modelling of how the exchange can be analysed linguistically. Students are given an exam-style question on Jack and Ruana and use the attached planning sheet to structure an essay plan clearly aligned to the Assessment Objectives.

The lesson also revisits Buckley, working through a scaffolded extract. Guided questions support close linguistic analysis, with support gradually reduced to encourage independence. Students then attempt a short response to a question focused on Buckley.

This resource is suitable for Year 12 or Year 13 students studying The Lovely Bones. It prioritises independent recall, structured planning, and careful linguistic analysis in preparation for AQA assessment.