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Year 9

'Small Island'

Lessons (25)

An introduction to the play 'Small Island'

I can understand Levy's intentions for 'Small Island', through the reading of her essay ‘Back to My Own Country’.

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'Small Island': from page to stage

I can explain in detail how Edmundson adapted 'Small Island' for the stage.

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'Small Island': reading the start of Act Scene 1

I can explain how the character of Hortense is established in the opening scene.

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'Small Island': exploring the theme of power through Little Hortense

I can explain how Edmundson presents colonial attitudes through little Hortense and explores the themes of power and hierarchy.

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'Small Island': tracking the events of Act 1 Scene 1

I can explain the events of Act 1, Scene 1.

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'Small Island': the significance of the hurricane

I can explain the significance of the hurricane.

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'Small Island': reading Act 1 Scene 2

I can explore the relationship between Bernard and Queenie.

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Essay writing: using context in responses to ‘Small Island’

I can understand how context is used in a written response.

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'Small Island': reading the beginning of Act 1 Scene 3

I can explain the events of Act 1 Scene 3 and how the character of Gilbert is established.

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'Small Island': reading the end of Act 1 Scene 3

I can explain the events of the end of Act Scene 3 and explore the importance of the incident in the cinema.

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'Small Island': reading Act 1, Scenes 4-6

I can explain the events of Act 1, Scenes 4-6 and use fronted adverbials to develop my comments.

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'Small Island': reading Act 1, Scenes 7 and 8

I can explain the importance of the marriage pact between Hortense and Gilbert and compare it to other relationships in Act 1.

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'Small Island': exploring Act 1 through the context of Windrush

I can explore the context of Windrush experiences and how they are presented in Act 1.

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Exploring and evaluating the importance of Act 1

I can explain the structure of Act 1 and offer a personal perspective on key themes.

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Understanding questions and writing thesis statements on ‘Small Island’

I can understand the expectations of an essay question and write an effective thesis statement.

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'Small Island': reading Act 2, Scene 1

I can explain the events of Act 2, Scene 1 and compare to Act 1.

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'Small Island': reading Act 2, Scenes 2 to 4

I can explain and discuss the events of Act 2, Scenes 2 to 4.

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'Small Island': creating topic sentences and using quotes in essays

I can create effective topic sentences and select main and supporting quotes.

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'Small Island': reading Act 2, Scenes 5 to 6

I can explain how Edmundson uses the description of characters and settings to explore key themes in Act 2, Scenes 5-6.

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'Small Island': reading Act 2, Scenes 7 and 8

I can explain the events of Act 2 Scenes 7 and 8 and explore Edmundson’s use of symbolism.

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