Introductions and conclusions in a ‘Leave Taking’ essay on the character of Mai
I can create sophisticated introductions and conclusions to an essay about the character of Mai in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’.
Introductions and conclusions in a ‘Leave Taking’ essay on the character of Mai
I can create sophisticated introductions and conclusions to an essay about the character of Mai in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An introduction and conclusion could follow a three part structure.
- An excellent introduction could start with a general statement about the text.
- An introduction could then have a more specific statement about the focus of the question, followed by a thesis.
- A conclusion could consider the timeless nature of the text.
Keywords
Thesis - The overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text.
Theme - An idea that is explored multiple times in a text.
Timeless - A text that remains relevant no matter the time period.
Universal - An adjective used to describe a text which, regardless of time period or circumstance, audiences can relate to.
Common misconception
The general statement about the text in the introduction can be any fact you know about it.
The general statement, the first sentence of your introduction, should still connect to the essay question.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
- Contains strong language
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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
Brod passes out in her house
Conducts Del's obeah exams; learns she is fatally ill
client and consultant, but it seems to develop to friendship
develops to one of trust and respect
distant, but Mai is a source of interest to this character
brief; they only meet in one scene