CONVICTION - Free Chapter One Teaching Pack
Teach Conviction in your classroom — free sample lesson pack
This free download provides everything you need to teach Chapter One of Conviction, a historically grounded novel set in Scotland, 1792 and designed specifically for the classroom.
Ideal for:
- KS3 / S3 English
- CEFR B2–C1 learners
- Secondary EAL / ESL classrooms
- Mixed-ability classes
📦 What’s included
- Chapter One (PDF)
- Introductory PowerPoint (with vocabulary and context tasks)
- Vocabulary activities
- Scaffolded creative writing task
- Link to a self-marking comprehension quiz
- Access to the online learning platform
🌐 Built-in learning platform
Each chapter of Conviction is supported by a dedicated online platform, giving instant access to:
- contextual historical background
- vocabulary in context
- comprehension tasks
- discussion questions
- creative writing prompts
No logins. No subscriptions. Just access and teach.
🧠 Designed for the classroom
This resource is structured to:
- reduce planning time
- support mixed-ability learners
- engage reluctant readers
- develop reading and writing skills through story
📘 About Conviction
Set in Scotland during 1792, Conviction follows Thomas Muir as he challenges the idea that political power should belong only to the few.
Based on real events, the novel explores themes of justice, voice, and reform, making it ideal for linking literacy with historical understanding and discussion.
➡️ Continue with Conviction
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🎯 A complete learning experience
Conviction is not just a novel — it is a structured, classroom-ready resource combining story, literacy, and critical thinking.