The Art of War teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on The Art of War for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Chapters 1 to 3
Sun Tzŭ introduces assessment, war costs, and preservation, showing how preparation and restraint guide military success.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 4 to 5
Sun Tzŭ explains defensive preparation and organized force, showing how calculation, signals, and timing create opportunities for victory.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 6 to 8
Sun Tzŭ examines secrecy, movement, and flexible judgment, explaining why commanders must protect troops and question apparent advantages.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 9 to 10
Sun Tzŭ connects terrain and enemy signs with responsible leadership, combining careful observation, humane treatment, discipline, and independent judgment.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 11 to 13
Sun Tzŭ considers dangerous ground, fire attacks, and intelligence, linking adaptable action with restraint and knowledge gained from people.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
The Art of War
by Sun Tzu
Teacher and class
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