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- Year 10
- AQA
Winsome Pinnock introduces ‘Leave Taking’
I can use Winsome Pinnock’s insights to explore and develop my understanding of the context, setting and themes of 'Leave Taking'.
- Year 10
- AQA
Winsome Pinnock introduces ‘Leave Taking’
I can use Winsome Pinnock’s insights to explore and develop my understanding of the context, setting and themes of 'Leave Taking'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pinnock explains that many Caribbean immigrants believed Britain was their “mother country.”
- Pinnock suggests that Enid’s daughters feel torn between being British and being Caribbean.
- Pinnock says Enid is strict because she fears how Black youth were treated in Britain.
- Pinnock says we should look underneath the characters’ words and notice the subtext, what they really want or feel.
- Pinnock says the play invites us to think about the world today and make connections with the characters’ experiences.
Keywords
Hybrid - a mix of two different things; for example, combining Caribbean and British culture
Criminalised - when an action, group, or behaviour is made illegal, or when someone is portrayed as criminal
Liberated - giving freedom; allowing people to do what they want or express themselves
Stereotype - a fixed, simple idea about a group of people that is often untrue or unfair
Subtext - what a character really feels or means, even if they don’t say it directly
Common misconception
The play is only about the past or historical events.
Pinnock emphasises that the play connects past and present. It explores immigrant experiences, cultural identity, and family relationships, showing issues that are still relevant today.
To help you plan your year 10 English lesson on: Winsome Pinnock introduces ‘Leave Taking’, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 English lesson on: Winsome Pinnock introduces ‘Leave Taking’, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Explore more key stage 4 English lessons from the Leave Taking: a sense of belonging unit, dive into the full secondary English curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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