
This detailed teacher resource pack is designed to support English teachers who are reviewing and updating their KS4 curriculum to include The Empress. This resource offers essential information about the text, enabling educators to decide whether and how to integrate this acclaimed play into their schemes of work.
Inside the pack, you’ll find:
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A clear plot summary to introduce the story and its context
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Key quotations that highlight major themes for close analysis
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Thought-provoking classroom discussion questions
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Analytical assessment questions for KS4 and KS5, ideal for lesson planning and homework
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A concise book review, perfect for recommending the play to students for independent reading
Additionally, the resource includes a collection of practical tips and strategies from experienced teachers, developed through Lit in Colour reflective panel sessions. These are presented in an accessible PowerPoint, offering guidance for diversifying English teaching and assessment practices. The pack also features a curated list of further reading suggestions to help deepen knowledge of racial and cultural diversity in the UK.
This resource provides tools and inpiration and is perfect for departmental meetings, curriculum planning, or whole-school discussions. Click here to download
Click the links below for further support in teaching books by authors of colour:
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