Year 10 - English
Writing a 'Leave Taking' essay on the character of Viv and ideas of belonging
Leave Taking: a sense of belonging
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Winsome Pinnock's play, 'Leave Taking'. They first learn about the play's context of 1980s Britain and the Windrush generation before then reading and exploring the full play. They finally explore themes and characters before working on essay writing.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write an analytical essay about how Winsome Pinnock uses the character of Viv to explore ideas about belonging in 'Leave Taking'.
Key Notes
- Use the essay question as a planning tool by annotating its keywords.
- Create a detailed plan which includes a clear thesis, and focused topic sentences.
- A thesis is your overarching argument.
- A topic sentence states the paragraph's main idea.
- Essays should follow a structure: introduction, main body paragraphs, conclusion.
Vocabulary To Learn
- thesis: The overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text.
- Eurocentric: When there is a focus on European culture or history, ignoring or excluding cultures and history from the wider world.
- dislocation: A feeling of being out of place, or in the wrong place.
- belonging: The feeling that you are accepted in a group, community or society.
- specific: A precise detail.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All planning should be in note form.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Use the essay question as a planning tool by annotating its keywords. Create a detailed plan which includes a clear thesis, and focused topic sentences.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'thesis'
The overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: All planning should be in note form. Correction: Foundations of your essay - thesis and topic sentences - should be written in full so you know they are powerful, precise and purposeful.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'Leave Taking': an exploration of shame and guilt through the character of Enid Study Guide
- 'Leave Taking': annotating essay questions and writing thesis statements Study Guide
- An exploration of Scene Eight of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- An exploration of Scene Five of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- An exploration of Scene Four of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- An exploration of Scene Seven of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- An exploration of Scene Six of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- An exploration of Scene Three of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- An introduction to Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Exploring model responses to an essay about Viv and belonging in 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Exploring the character of Del across the eight scenes of 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Exploring the presentation of 1980s Britain in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Introductions and conclusions in a 'Leave Taking' essay on the character of Mai Study Guide
- Model responses for a 'Leave Taking' essay about identity and belonging Study Guide
- Planning an essay about the character of Brod in 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Planning an essay on the theme of belonging in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Scene Five of Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': the relationship between Viv and Del Study Guide
- The relationship between Mai and Del in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- The significance of Windrush to Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Using context effectively in 'Leave Taking' essays Study Guide
- Why did Winsome Pinnock write 'Leave Taking' and how do audiences respond to it? Study Guide
- Winsome Pinnock introduces 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Winsome Pinnock on the characters in 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Winsome Pinnock on writing 'Leave Taking' Study Guide
- Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': Enid's relationships with Jamaica and England Study Guide
- Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': the character of Brod Study Guide
- Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': the character of Del Study Guide
- Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking': the character of Enid Study Guide
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