An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain what happens in Scene Four of ‘Leave Taking’ with a focus on its main themes.
An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘Leave Taking’
I can explain what happens in Scene Four of ‘Leave Taking’ with a focus on its main themes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scene Four explores Enid’s immediate reaction to her mother’s death.
- Enid tells Viv about her impoverished upbringing.
- Enid explains how her uncle migrating had a huge effect on her.
- Enid gives Viv a cheque so that she can be financially stable when she goes to university.
- The scene ends with Enid stating that she wants to "go home".
Keywords
Impoverished - Describes a person or place that has been made poor.
Emigrate - If you emigrate, you relocate from one country to another.
Breed - A verb used for animals: an animal that breeds mates with another animal and produces offspring (children).
Significantly - A synonym for importantly or notably.
Common misconception
Enid's husband never loved her. They had a terrible relationship.
Whilst there are descriptions of conflict in their relationship, the description of their moving to England shows their initial devotion.
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘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: An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock’s ‘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' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required