A visual and analytical lesson where students track the development of Jade and Maxine’s relationship, identifying key moments of tension, trust, and growth.

• Starter on how relationships change over time
• Guided discussion on early misunderstandings and later breakthroughs
• Introduction to the idea of a ‘Growth Curve’
• Writing task: one‑sentence explanations for each high/low point
• Success criteria for clarity, accuracy, and insight
• Reflection questions

Students explore the evolving relationship between Jade and Maxine, focusing on moments where trust is broken and moments where understanding begins to grow. Through discussion and teacher modelling, students identify key scenes that reveal shifts in power, communication, and empathy.

The main task is to draw a ‘Growth Curve’ showing the ups and downs of their relationship. Students mark:

• Low points – moments of tension or broken trust
• High points – moments of connection or mutual understanding

For each point, students write one clear sentence explaining what happens and why it matters.

KS3/KS4 English lessons developing character analysis, visual mapping, and concise explanatory writing.
**Some visuals in this resource were made with AI to help bring ideas to life and support student understanding.