A satisfying, reflective lesson pack that guides pupils through the novel’s resolution, character development and moral questions. These final chapters offer rich opportunities for evaluating justice, tracing character arcs and understanding how Aiken ties together the novel’s themes. The PPT leads pupils through the key ideas with clear modelling and structured discussion, while the worksheet supports independent consolidation.

What’s Included

• Lesson PPT — focuses on resolution, character arcs and justice
• Printable Worksheet — designed to complement the lesson (no content details included)
• Success Criteria Slide — aligned to the three learning goals

Learning Objectives & Success Criteria

• Explore the Final Resolution — understand how Aiken resolves the central conflicts and restores balance
• Analyse Character Arcs — evaluate how Bonnie and Sylvia have changed, grown or strengthened across the novel
• Debate Justice — consider what “justice” means in the story and whether the ending feels fair
  **Some visuals in this resource were made with AI to help bring ideas to life and support student understanding.