English

Y8 English

Key Stage 3

Year 8

Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid

In this lesson, we will learn about 'Annie John', an incredible coming-of-age story set in the Caribbean. In this first lesson of the unit, we'll learn about the novel, its author and its setting.

Context and Introduction to Annie John

In this lesson, we will find out what terrifies and fascinates Annie in equal measure as she turns ten years old.

Annie John's Fascinations and Fears

In this lesson, we will explore how relationships become strained in Annie's household.

Mothers and Daughters

In this lesson, we will explore how Kincaid uses rich and vivid imagery to bring Annie's first day at high school to life.

Annie John's school

In this lesson, we will learn about a personal story Annie shares at school. We will see how her whole class is captivated and we'll find out what she writes about and how it is both happy and sad.

Annie John's memoir

In this lesson, we will find out about how Annie makes friends with the dirty, barefooted Red Girl. We will find out that she has to keep her friendship with the Red Girl a secret from her family and we will learn why Annie likes her so much.

Annie John and the Red Girl

In this lesson, we will read about Annie's rebellion. We will explore how and why Annie rebels against authority as she grows older.

Breaking the rules

In this lesson, we will see how Annie questions her school curriculum and challenges the colonial narratives imposed upon her.

Columbus in Chains

In this lesson, we will analyse the language Kincaid uses to bring Annie's changing feelings to life.

Blessings and adversity

In this lesson, we we will explore an argument between Annie and her mother that will lead to a dramatic turning point.

The Argument

In this lesson, we will learn about why Annie is miserable during the long rain and how she might be able to overcome her problems.

The Long Rain

In this lesson, we will explore the dramatic ending to the novel, and consider how growing up is both exciting and painful.

I Am Annie John

In this lesson, we will put all our knowledge of Kincaid's novel 'Annie John' together in writing an impressive essay about coming-of-age in the novel.

Key Stage 3, English, Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid