These learning materials do not require the teacher or learner to have read Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials or to have seen the National Theatre productions. They comprise several short tasks with key questions and resources, including worksheets and a selection of video clips focusing on the issues of conflict and its resolution.

The materials are available in downloadable PDF or in Word files that you can tailor to your own requirements. The activities can be used singly following the lesson introduction or as part of a more developed unit on conflict and conflict resolution.

Lesson Introduction
ACTIVITIES:
1 Iorek's Torment: Internal Conflicts
2 Improvisation: Conflict Resolution
3 Good And Evil: Fighting For Principles
4 Lyra's Solution: Conflict Resolution
5 Extending The Topic
 

Curriculum Context
How the materials relate to the Programme of Study for Citizenship at Key Stage 3.

Learning Outcomes
What students can expect to learn and achieve.

Plot Synopsis
A synopsis of the plot of the two plays as adapted by Nicholas Wright from Philip Pullman's trilogy.

Further Reading
Suggestions for additional reading on this topic.

Plenary Suggestions
Some ways to draw together the lessons learned.
 

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