Noughts and Crosses: A Close Reading


An exploration of the award-winning young adults’ novel Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman, examining its relevance to the modern day and the techniques the writer has employed to craft such an impactful piece of writing.

Created By

Sarah T

11-14, 14-16
English Literature

5 HOURS

6 LESSONS

Noughts and Crosses: A Close Reading

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Course Overview



This course provides an in-depth insight into the compelling, highly relevant book, Noughts and Crosses. It focuses on the first book in the series, however, members of the course might find that they are inspired to read the rest of the series after completing this course! We will focus on key aspects of the book, such as the characters, setting and context and think about what makes it so engaging and what lessons we can learn from it!

Course Content



6 LESSONS

5 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Genre and Setting - Building the World

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Characterisation - What We Learn About Key Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Themes and Motifs - Exploring the Ideas

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Context - Examining the Bigger Picture

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Effects and Impacts - Responding to the Text and How It Makes Us Feel

60 minutes

Lesson 6

minutes

Key Skills


Analysing Literature

Comprehension

Contextual Understanding

Educator


Sarah T

Primary Educator

Sarah has four years of classroom experience and seven year's experience as a private Educator. She has extensive knowledge of the primary curriculum, including knowledge of SEN and phonics.