something that causes a change or event to occur

a process by which someone becomes a citizen of a country which they were not born in

when many citizens who had migrated to Britain between 1948 and 1973 were facing deportation under a discriminatory immigration system

in relation to context, when you embed it into paragraphs rather than including it as a series of isolated facts

when a country establishes control over another country, exploiting it for economic gain

Analysing model responses on the theme of education in 'Leave Taking'

English

The value of education to Enid in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Del and Viv’s experiences with education in ‘Leave Taking’

The importance of the character of Brod in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

Viv's relationship with the education system in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Winsome Pinnock’s messages about education in ‘Leave Taking’

Planning an essay on the theme of education in Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’

In 'Leave Taking: the power of education', pupils explored how a lack of Black representation in education and literature impacts sense of identity. In 'Leave Taking: an intersectional analysis', pupils focus on the specific experiences of Black Women in the play.

In 'Leave Taking: A Sense of Belonging', pupils explore the themes of immigration and identity in the play. In 'Leave Taking: The Importance of Literature', pupils explore how a lack of representation in literature and other educational materials negatively impacts on sense of self.

In this unit, pupils do a deep dive into the role of education in 'Leave Taking'. They first look at how education is presented, and how Viv and Del experience it differently. They then think about what Pinnock might be communicating about education, before preparing and writing an essay about it.

Modern text: first deep dive

Expressions that are regarded as coarse or otherwise unacceptable, including swear words and rude words.

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

It creates a barrier between her and Brod.

It serves as a catalyst for her rejection of the formal education system.

It serves as a catalyst for her refusing to ever go to university.

It serves as a catalyst for her rejection of her cultural identity.

In 'Leave Taking', Brod encourages Viv to question her education. What effect does this have on her?

a questioning of English traditions and values

what it can mean to migrate from one country to another

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Viv quotes from a poem called 'The Soldier' by Rupert Brooke. What are some of the main ideas expressed in this poem?

You don't need to correct them - this is a clear way to include context.

Context should be woven into your response, not bolted onto paragraphs.

You should only include context in your introduction.

Contextual ideas help enrich your analysis, so include throughout an essay.

Include context at the end of each paragraph, but in two sentences not one.

A pupil said, "You should include context at the end of each paragraph in a single sentence." How would you correct this student?

Only include one quotation, but analyse each word in the quotation in depth.

Best practice is to include multiple quotations from across a text.

Include three quotations: choose from the beginning, middle and end of a text.

Using one quotation is fine, as long as it is embedded.

Linking quotations together is a way to build a compelling argument.

A pupil said, "Only ever include one quotation per analytical paragraph." How would you correct them?

In 'Leave Taking', the character of Brod has to apply to become a British citizen in what is called a {{ }} process.

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', three important historical figures are mentioned. Which one has Viv **Never heard of**?

Brod has told her that her father lives there and she should reconnect with him.

Enid wants Viv to go before university, so she can meet her relations.

Mai has told her it is important in terms of her understanding her identity.

Brod has told her it is important in terms of her understanding her identity.

In Scene One of 'Leave Taking', what reason does Viv give for wanting to go to the West Indies?

hears Brod's anger at the British government

Enid tells her something of her upbringing in rural poverty in Jamaica

Enid gives her money she has been saving so Viv can be financially stable at uni

visits Del at Mai's house and tells her she has skipped one of her A Levels

decides to pursue Black Studies at university

Starting with the first, put these important plot points concerning the character of Viv in 'Leave Taking' in chronolgical order.

Brod was lashing out because Enid threw him out.

Brod told Viv, so it is only fair that he tells Del.

Mai encouraged Brod to tell Del, to develop her and Enid's relationship.

This information will help Del understand who she is, and Enid's experiences.

In Scene Eight of 'Leave Taking', Del tells Enid that Brod told her about Enid's experiences of domestic abuse. Enid is unhappy her daughter knows about this. How does Del justify Brod's revelation?

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Brod says "{{ }} my life I think of meself as a British subject".

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