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Bring C.L.R. James’s classic novel Minty Alley into your KS4 classroom with this engaging resource pack, crafted to support students in developing their skills with unseen fiction texts and GCSE English Language exam practice.

Set in 1920s Trinidad, Minty Alley tells the story of Haynes, a young man whose comfortable life is turned upside down after his mother’s death. Relocating to the lively Minty Alley barrack yard, he finds himself surrounded by a fascinating cast of neighbours, navigating love affairs, disputes, and the pulse of working-class West Indian life. Through Haynes’s journey, students will explore themes of class, community, and belonging, all within a vividly realised setting.

This KS4 English resource pack is part of the acclaimed Black Britain Writing Back series, curated by Bernardine Evaristo, and is perfect for teachers seeking diverse, contemporary literature to enrich their curriculum.

What’s included:

• Four structured activities for comprehension, analysis, and exploring descriptive and narrative techniques
• A printable text extract and activity pack to support exam technique
• Practice GCSE English Language exam paper featuring an extract from Minty Alley
• Exclusive videos with Bernardine Evaristo providing context and reading the selected extract

These resources can be used flexibly—either as standalone classroom activities or combined for a focused 90-minute lesson. Students will develop their critical reading and analytical writing skills, all while engaging with an important work of Caribbean literature.

Download the Minty Alley KS4 English resource pack and offer your students an enriching new perspective on unseen fiction and literary heritage.

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