disagreements or misunderstandings between older and younger generations

the lasting impact or things a person leaves behind for others, even after they are gone

a writer invited to work at a theatre (or institution) to observe, create, and develop their work

not secure or safe; likely to change and uncertain

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What do you remember about the process of writing Leave Taking?

What sort of plays do you like by other writers

Winsome Pinnock on writing 'Leave Taking'

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An introduction to Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Winsome Pinnock introduces ‘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?

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

disagreements between older immigrants and their children

Which of the following is an example of intergenerational conflict explored in 'Leave Taking'?

to show the experiences of Caribbean immigrants in London

to write a story only about life in Jamaica

to create a play with no personal connection

Which of the following best describes why Pinnock was inspired to write 'Leave Taking'?

Which of the following things helped Pinnock develop her skills as a playwright?

Is the statement true or false? Pinnock had no difficulties when she first started writing 'Leave Taking'.

Is the statement true or false? 'Leave Taking' is better understood today because its themes of migration and identity still resonate, particularly with contemporary events like the Windrush scandal.

A play that can be performed in different locations, not just a single theatre.

A play that uses modern technology, to adapt to different venues.

A production that is designed to be adapted by different theatre companies.

A play performed in one theatre but with a flexible schedule to reach more.

What does Winsome Pinnock mean by a “mobile production” in theatre?

Is the statement true or false? A theme in a play is the same as a character.

Which of the following are key themes in 'Leave Taking'?

It was the first play produced at the theatre.

It was the first play by a Black British woman staged there.

Which of the following was groundbreaking about the 1994 National Theatre production of 'Leave Taking'?

a division within an act, often changing time or place

instructions for actors on movement or tone

Match the term with its correct description.

Is the statement true or false? 'Leave Taking' is about Caribbean immigrants’ experiences in London and still resonates today.

Starter Quiz

Is the statement true or false? A theme in a play is the same as a character.