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My Name is Leon

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My Name is Leon - Lesson 5: Family and Identity

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🎯 WALT: Analyse themes of family and identity in My Name is Leon

Success Criteria:

• I can identify key themes of family and belonging

• I can explain how characters impact Leon's sense of identity

• I can plan a structured essay response

📚 Part 1: Character Impact on Leon

1. Which character has the most positive impact on Leon's sense of belonging?

Maureen

Carol

Tufty

Jake

2. How does Leon's relationship with Jake affect his identity? (Choose TWO)

Makes him feel responsible and protective

Gives him a sense of purpose

Makes him feel isolated

Helps him understand family bonds

3. Complete this sentence about Leon's identity:

Leon struggles with his sense of belonging because he is caught between his __________ identity and his desire to fit into a __________ family.

4. What does the allotment represent for Leon's sense of identity?

✏️ Part 2: Essay Planning - Family Themes

5. Essay Question: "How does Kit de Waal present the theme of family in My Name is Leon?"

Plan your three main points below:

Point 1 - Biological vs. chosen family:
Point 2 - Impact of separation:
Point 3 - Finding belonging:
6. Choose ONE quotation that best shows Leon's struggle with family identity:
7. Extension Task: How does Leon's mixed-race identity add complexity to his sense of belonging? Use specific textual evidence.

🔍 Part 3: Language and Form Analysis

8. How does de Waal use Leon's child-like perspective to show his confusion about family?

Simple sentence structure reflects his innocence

Limited vocabulary shows his age

Misunderstanding of adult situations

All of the above

9. Scaffolded Support: Complete this analysis paragraph:

De Waal presents Leon's confusion about family through _______________. For example, when Leon _______________. This shows the reader that _______________. The effect of this technique is _______________.

10. Higher Level: Evaluate how effectively de Waal uses symbolism to explore themes of family and identity throughout the novel.

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