Planning an essay on generational conflict in Pinnock's ‘Leave Taking’
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can develop an essay plan using ideas around stagecraft and setting.
Key learning points
- A thesis statement is an overarching argument that presents your main idea for the essay.
- A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and links it to the thesis.
- You should use stagecraft and setting as evidence to support your argument.
- Concluding sentences can focus on a writer’s intention and draw your paragraph to a close.
Keywords
Integration - the process of adapting to and becoming part of a new society
Commentary - an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation
Common misconception
Pupils might mistakenly believe that generational conflict only refers to disagreements between parents and children, overlooking the broader societal influences that shape the conflict.
Generational conflict in 'Leave Taking' isn't just about family disagreements; it is also influenced by the different social, cultural, and historical experiences that shape each generation’s view of identity and belonging.
Teacher tip
Have pupils create a Venn diagram comparing how Enid and her daughters view their cultural identities and the sources of their generational conflict. This quick visual activity helps clarify the differences and overlaps in their perspectives without taking much time.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When writing an essay on 'Leave Taking', it's important to know some key terms that will help structure your planning and response. Match the key terms to their definitions.
overarching argument to an essay, supported by the whole text
the first sentence of a paragraph stating its main idea
quotations which support your topic sentence and need analysis
quotations which support your topic sentence but don't need analysis
the final sentence of a paragraph, focusing on writer's intentions
drawing together your main ideas and thesis
Q2.Which of the following are reasonable synonyms for the word 'reaffirm'?
Q3.Which of the following are reasonable synonyms for the word 'reconcile'?
Q4.Which of the following are true of a main quotation?
Q5.Which of the following are true of a supporting quotation?
Q6.Which of the following are true of a concluding sentence?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does generational conflict primarily refer to in Leave Taking?
Q2.Arguably, in 'Leave Taking', Viv’s decision to study Black Studies shows...
Q3.Which quotation taken from Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' best demonstrates Del’s early rejection of Jamaica and some of its cultural practices?
Q4.What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
Q5.What is the purpose of a main quotation in an essay?
Q6.Which statement below is false about the relationship between thesis statements and topic sentences?
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