This complete Trash Novel Study Unit is a ready-to-teach resource for Trash by Andy Mulligan. It includes a 35-page printable student booklet and a sample teacher’s unit plan, giving you everything you need to deliver a structured, engaging literature study with zero prep time.
Perfect for Years 7–10 (ages 11–15), this resource is designed for secondary English classrooms, literature circles, homeschooling, or guided reading.
Why Teachers Love This Trash Novel Study
Print-and-go: Student booklet and teacher plan included
Flexible delivery: Use across 4–6 weeks or adapt to suit your class
Engaging activities: Focus on comprehension, context, and text analysis
Time-saving: Ready-made tasks mean no more searching for study resources
What’s Included in the Student Booklet?
Webquest task on Andy Mulligan
Character file templates
Setting and context activities
Comprehension questions with answers
Diary entry creative writing task
Themes and symbols pages
Language techniques page
Observing the text tasks
Big Ideas discussion prompts
Interview and presentation task
Essay structure and planning pages
Sample teacher unit plan
What You Get
35-page student booklet for Trash by Andy Mulligan
Teacher’s unit plan for easy delivery
This Trash Novel Study Unit is perfect for exploring themes of poverty, justice, and resilience while preparing students for text response essays and literary analysis. It also pairs seamlessly with my Text Response Essay Writing Unit for extended writing support.
Everything you need to teach Trash—ready to print, engaging, and classroom-ready.
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Years 7-10
36 pages
6 weeks
