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KS3 · Year 8 - Development · Term 1 - Autumn · Week 7
Pages: Ch. 13-14, pp. 109-126
Comparison: Conor vs Harry as foils.
Lesson 1
What students do
Echo-read Harry's "I no longer see you." Discuss irony.
Task
Venn diagram Conor vs Harry.
Success criteria
Three items in each section of the Venn.
Lesson 2
What students do
Discuss Harry as foil. "Both… however…" / "Similarly… but in contrast…"
Task
Two paired quotes (one Conor, one Harry); one similarity + one difference.
Success criteria
Pairing makes a fair comparison on the same topic.
Lesson 3
What students do
Live model a comparative WHAT/HOW/WHY paragraph.
Task
Copy model; label comparative connectives.
Success criteria
Three comparative connectives identified and named.
Lesson 4
What students do
Scaffolded comparative paragraph.
Task
150 words with paired quotes.
Success criteria
One similarity AND one difference developed; two embedded quotes; "because" used.
Lesson 5
What students do
Independent 160-word comparative paragraph.
Task
Compare how Ness presents Conor and Harry.
Success criteria
Comparative structure clear; paired evidence; two inferences developed.
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