Scene Five of Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’: the relationship between Viv and Del
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what happens in Scene Five of ‘Leave Taking’ and explore the relationship between Viv and Del.
Key learning points
- Del is pregnant and is going to raise her child alone.
- Viv offers Del the money their mother gave her for her university education.
- Viv expresses her frustrations with the school system.
- Viv tells Del she skipped one of her English exams.
- Del tells Viv that she must complete all of her exams, and says she won’t see her until she does.
Keywords
Loyal - If you are loyal to someone, you are faithful to them. You don’t do anything that would undermine your relationship with them.
Sacrifice - If you sacrifice something, you willingly give up something that is important to you.
Sibling - If you have a brother or sister, you have a sibling.
Eurocentric - When there is a focus on European culture or history, ignoring or excluding cultures and history from the wider world.
Common misconception
Del hates the education system and school.
Whilst Del did not have a positive school experience, she knows the value of education, hence her extreme reaction to Viv skipping an exam.
Teacher tip
The close reading section in learning cycle 1 sees the siblings discuss a young woman begging her partner to support her and their child. Consider how you will manage the discussion of this scene in a classroom.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'.
Content guidance
Contains strong language
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.In Scenes One to Four of 'Leave Taking', what do we learn about Viv's experiences with education?
Q2.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?
Q3.In Scene One of 'Leave Taking', Viv is eager for a reading from Mai, an obeah woman. Why is she keen for a reading?
Q4.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?
Q5.In Scene Four of 'Leave Taking, what does Enid give Viv?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', what does Viv try to give Del?
Q2.In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', Viv reveals she skipped one of her English exams. How does Del respond?
Q3.In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', why does Viv try and give Del money?
Q4.In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', Viv expresses her frustrations with the education system. She says she needs another " " to express herself.
Q5.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.
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