The overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text.

An idea that is explored multiple times in a text.

A text that remains relevant no matter the time period.

An adjective used to describe a text which, regardless of time period or circumstance, audiences can relate to.

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

English

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?

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’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’

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

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

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a sentence about the given theme or character

Good introductions for an essay on 'Leave Taking' could follow a three part structure. Starting with the first, put the three part structure into the correct order.

Good conclusions for an essay on 'Leave Taking' could follow a three part structure. Staring with the first, put the three part structure into the correct order.

A pupil wrote an introduction to a 'Leave Taking' essay which included a general statement about the text, and a general statement about the essay's chosen theme. What is their introduction missing?

an explanation about how much you liked the text

A pupil wrote a conclusion to a 'Leave Taking' essay which included a response to their thesis and a focus on the impact of the text today. What is their conclusion missing?

In her introduction to 'Leave Taking', Pinnock says that the play remains relevant because it feels like some of the speeches were written "{{}}".

She encourages Viv to go to the West Indies.

Mai is one of the five characters in 'Leave Taking'. What do we know of Mai?

In 'Leave Taking', how does Mai describe obeah?

meets the Matthews family; Enid wants a reading

Del has moved in with her; Mai explains aspects of obeah

Gives Enid advice; tells Del about her son

Conducts Del's obeah exams; learns she is fatally ill

Match the scenes in which Mai appears in 'Leave Taking' to their plot points.

Mai says she knows her son feels at home anywhere so she is not worried.

Mai accepts how she brought up her son and why.

Mai wishes her son still lived with her and that she could ask him.

Mai feels guilty, but only tells Del, not Enid.

In Scene Six of 'Leave Taking', Enid reveals to Mai that she feels guilty about the way she raised her children. How does Mai feel about how she raised her son?

client and consultant, but it seems to develop to friendship

distant, but Mai is a source of interest to this character

Mai is a character in 'Leave Taking'. Match her relationships with the other characters to their descriptions.

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

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

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.