a mix of two different things; for example, combining Caribbean and British culture

when an action, group, or behaviour is made illegal, or when someone is portrayed as criminal

giving freedom; allowing people to do what they want or express themselves

a fixed, simple idea about a group of people that is often untrue or unfair

what a character really feels or means, even if they don’t say it directly

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Winsome Pinnock introduces ‘Leave Taking’

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An introduction to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

The significance of Windrush to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Exploring the presentation of 1980s Britain in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Why did Winsome Pinnock write ‘Leave Taking’ and how do audiences respond to it?

Winsome Pinnock on writing 'Leave Taking'

An exploration of Scene Three of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

An exploration of Scene Five of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

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

An exploration of Scene Six of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

An exploration of Scene Seven of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

An exploration of Scene Eight of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Winsome Pinnock on the characters in 'Leave Taking'

Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’: the character of Enid

'Leave Taking': an exploration of shame and guilt through the character of Enid

Exploring the character of Del across the eight scenes of ‘Leave Taking’

Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’: the character of Del

Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': the character of Brod

The relationship between Mai and Del in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': Enid’s relationships with Jamaica and England

‘Leave Taking’: annotating essay questions and writing thesis statements

Planning an essay on the theme of belonging in Winsome Pinnock's  ‘Leave Taking’

Using context effectively in 'Leave Taking' essays

Planning an essay about the character of Brod in ‘Leave Taking’

Introductions and conclusions in a ‘Leave Taking’ essay on the character of Mai

Model responses for a ‘Leave Taking’ essay about identity and belonging

Writing a ‘Leave Taking’ essay on the character of Viv and ideas of belonging

Exploring model responses to an essay about Viv and belonging in ‘Leave Taking’

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.

Modern text: first study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which words did Pinnock use to describe Mai's flat in 'Leave Taking'?

Which word can be described as: what is implied or felt by a character but not directly expressed?

young Black artists were creating new culture

Pinnock says the time in which 'Leave Taking' was written was hopeful because:

They mix Caribbean traditions with British life.

Which of the following from 'Leave Taking', shows the daughters’ hybrid identity?

According to Pinnock, Enid from 'Leave Taking' saw herself as:

She wants them to succeed academically and this is the most important thing.

She fears how Black youth were criminalised in Britain.

She wants them to abandon their heritage and truly assimilate.

Why does Pinnock suggest that Enid is strict with her daughters in 'Leave Taking'?

a Caribbean spell-casting and healing tradition

In 'Leave Taking', which characters are part of the generation that immigrated from Jamaica to Britain?

Which word can be described as: when a country establishes control over another country, exploiting it for economic gain.

to find out if she should send money to her sister in Jamaica

In 'Leave Taking', why does Enid visit Mai?

A series of spiritual and healing traditions.

A group of people born around the same time.

The act of leaving one place for another.

Which definition best fits the term ‘generation’?

Del rejecting obeah but still curious about heritage

Which of the following from 'Leave Taking' is an example of a second-generation person balancing two cultures?

Starter Quiz

What is obeah?