An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what happens in Scene Four of ‘Leave Taking’ with a focus on its main themes.
Key learning points
- Scene Four explores Enid’s immediate reaction to her mother’s death.
- Enid tells Viv about her impoverished upbringing.
- Enid explains how her uncle migrating had a huge effect on her.
- Enid gives Viv a cheque so that she can be financially stable when she goes to university.
- The scene ends with Enid stating that she wants to "go home".
Keywords
Impoverished - Describes a person or place that has been made poor.
Emigrate - If you emigrate, you relocate from one country to another.
Breed - A verb used for animals: an animal that breeds mates with another animal and produces offspring (children).
Significantly - A synonym for importantly or notably.
Common misconception
Enid's husband never loved her. They had a terrible relationship.
Whilst there are descriptions of conflict in their relationship, the description of their moving to England shows their initial devotion.
Teacher tip
Learning cyle 2 asks students to consider big ideas and themes. Consider how you will make sure students are thinking critically about the scene as a whole rather than just selecting a plot point.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What happens at the end of Scene Three of 'Leave Taking'?
Q2.In 'Leave Taking', why is Enid particularly proud of her daughter, Viv?
Q3.In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Brod says he 'dream[s]' of Jamaica. Enid says she doesn't dream about it because England is her " ".
Q4.In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Brod acknowledges that Jamaica is very poor. What does he say is the cause of this poverty?
Q5.At the end of Scene Three of 'Leave Taking', Del blames her mother for a specific event in their childhood. What is it?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.At the end of Scene Four of 'Leave Taking', where does Enid say she wants to go?
Q2.In Scene Four of 'Leave Taking', Enid opens up to Viv about her family home in Jamaica. What does she say about it?
Q3.In Scene Four of 'Leave Taking', Enid talks about the day she left Jamaica. What detail does she reveal?
Q4.At the end of Scene Four of 'Leave Taking', Viv talks about her school work. She seems unhappy and describes how the books she reads have " " to do with her.
Q5.In Scene Four of 'Leave Taking', Enid uses a metaphor to describe what she thinks about love. She says, 'Love has .'
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