If you are loyal to someone, you are faithful to them. You don’t do anything that would undermine your relationship with them.

If you sacrifice something, you willingly give up something that is important to you.

If you have a brother or sister, you have a sibling.

When there is a focus on European culture or history, ignoring or excluding cultures and history from the wider world.

Scene Five of Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’: the relationship between Viv and Del

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In 'Leave Taking: A Sense of Belonging', pupils explore the themes of immigration and identity in the play. In 'Leave Taking: The Power of Education', pupils explore how a lack of representation in literature and other educational materials negatively impacts on sense of self.

in 'Small Island', pupils explore the themes of identity, race, colonisation - shedding light on the experiences of Jamaican immigrants in post-war Britain. In 'Leave Taking: A Sense of Belonging', pupils explore the experiences of second generation immigrants and the difficulties they face in 1980's Britain.

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Winsome Pinnock's play, 'Leave Taking'. They first learn about the play's context of 1980s Britain and the Windrush generation before then reading and exploring the full play. They finally explore themes and characters before working on essay writing.

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Expressions that are regarded as coarse or otherwise unacceptable, including swear words and rude words.

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', what does Viv try to give Del?

She's pleased about Viv's rebellious act.

She expresses her frustrations about the education system.

She agrees to take the money because she knows Viv will no longer need it.

She tries to convince Viv to take the rest of her exams.

In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', Viv reveals she skipped one of her English exams. How does Del respond?

She knows Del needs financial support because she is pregnant.

Viv earned the money at her Saturday job, so it is hers to give.

Viv is reconsidering university and so doesn't think she'll need it.

In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', why does Viv try and give Del money?

In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', Viv expresses her frustrations with the education system. She says she needs another "{{}}" to express herself.

In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', Viv expresses her frustrations about the education system. She says that the teachers don't speak the same "{{}}" as her.

She doesn't work hard, so wants to rely on obeah to help her.

Enid is very proud of her decision to go straight into the workforce.

Enid is very proud of her decision to go to university.

In Scenes One to Four of 'Leave Taking', what do we learn about Viv's experiences with education?

Viv is interested in obeah; Del doesn't seem to be.

Del argues with Enid about the value of obeah; Viv doesn't.

Del believes in her reading; Viv doesn't.

In Scene One of 'Leave Taking', Viv and Del meet Mai, an obeah woman for the first time. What are the differences between their responses to this character?

She wants to know if her sister is pregnant.

She wants to know if Mai really did cause Miss Pannycook's car accident.

She wants to know what grades she might get in her exams.

In Scene One of 'Leave Taking', Viv is eager for a reading from Mai, an obeah woman. Why is she keen for a reading?

Viv - Enid wants to know what exam results she will get.

Viv - Enid wants to know where she will go to university.

Del - Enid is worried about Del's social life about which she knows very little.

Del - Enid suspects Del wants to leave the family home and go to Jamaica.

In Scene One of 'Leave Taking', Enid brings both her daughters to see Mai, an obeah woman. Which daughter is she most concerned about and why?

An item from Jamaica, left to Enid by her mother.

A large amount of money to help fund her university education.

A charm she stole from Mai to support her in her exams.

In Scene Four of 'Leave Taking, what does Enid give Viv?

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Contains strong language

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Adult supervision required

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