Pig Heart Boy - Teaching Slides

The teaching slides for "Pig Heart Boy" guide students through a detailed analysis of the novel, chapter by chapter. In the initial chapters, students are encouraged to consider the impact of the opening chapter, make predictions based on the blurb and the story's beginning, and identify techniques used by Malorie Blackman to create tension. They are prompted to reflect on the characters' feelings and motivations, particularly the protagonist, Cameron, and his struggle with a heart condition that affects not only him but also his family. The slides provide structured activities such as vocabulary checks, partner discussions, and emotional graph plotting to deepen students' understanding of the text and characters.

As the narrative progresses, students explore themes like ethics, relationships, and animal experimentation. They engage in debates, write persuasive paragraphs, and analyze character reactions to events such as Cameron's decision to undergo a pig heart transplant. The resources encourage students to consider various perspectives, including those of Cameron's parents and doctors involved in the transplant procedure. The teaching slides also include creative tasks such as diary writing and biography construction, enabling students to empathize with Cameron and articulate his journey through the novel. Through these activities, students are guided to think critically about the implications of medical advancements and the emotional complexities of life-changing decisions.