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My Name is Leon
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My Name is Leon - Introduction & Context
📚 Part 1: Understanding Context
1. What decade is My Name is Leon set in?
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2. Which social issues are relevant to the novel's context? (Tick all that apply)
The care system
Racial tensions
Family breakdown
Social media
3. From reading Chapter 1, Leon's main concern is about:
Starting a new school
Looking after his baby brother Jake
Moving house
Making new friends
4. What does Leon's relationship with Jake reveal about his character?
✏️ Part 2: Character Analysis
5. Complete this sentence about Leon's mother: "In Chapter 1, Leon's mother appears to be struggling with ___________."
In Chapter 1, Leon's mother appears to be struggling with _________________.
6. Find a quote from Chapter 1 that shows Leon is protective of Jake. Write it below:
7. How might the 1980s social care system affect Leon and Jake's future? Give two predictions:
Prediction 1:
Prediction 2:
🎯 Part 3: Themes & Reflection
8. Which theme is most clearly introduced in the opening chapter?
Education
Family responsibility
Friendship
Romance
9. How does Kit de Waal make us sympathise with Leon from the very beginning? Give one example:
10. Exit Ticket: Based on today's reading, write one prediction about Leon's journey in the novel:
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