Girl, Woman, Other: Activity Pack for AS and A Level OCR
- OCR AS & A Level
Through 12 different characters, Girl, Woman, Other provides insights into the experiences of black and mixed-race British women and tackles a variety of issues that are modern, historical and intergenerational. With a non-traditional written style, it offers representation for under-represented voices – an excellent choice of comparative study for A Level OCR’s topic ‘Women in Literature’.
This student-friendly activity pack provides a variety of ready-to-use handouts, covering the whole text, for you to mix and match to suit your class.
Activities include:
- engaging questions
- critical thinking tasks
- close reading tasks
- pair and group tasks
- research tasks
Accessible for every level and linked to the AOs throughout!
Plus!
- ‘Food for thought’ boxes
- Indicative content for all activities
Prepare
Pre-reading exercises provide a starting point for study
Explore
Appealing chapter-by-chapter tasks guide students through the
novel, allowing them to gain understanding and analytical skills while remaining engaged
Reflect
Whole-text activities show the bigger picture, exploring key
areas of: Characterisation • Relationships • Genre • Themes •
Attitudes and values • Writer's use of language • Form •
Structure • Context • Critical reception
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What do teachers say about this resource? (12727)
An excellent resource - a great starting point for ways to teach the novel. Very well organised and layout is clear, and with explicit links to AOs which is very helpful. Excellent breadth of activities - lots of key information too. Great to see so many angles for analysis and understanding - Before Reading, During Reading, and Whole Text Activities. The 'During Reading' activities really break the text down, and are very useful. Useful to have essay practise as well. Very helpful for both teacher and student.
An exceptional academic resource on Girl, Woman, Other... I was impressed by its clarity, depth, and relevance. It is particularly suited to its primary audience of teachers (and students) seeking a well-rounded and thoroughly researched exploration of the text for OCR A Level English... I particularly liked the author’s ability to balance breadth and depth... Provides a comprehensive overview of Girl, Woman, Other while delving into details that enhance the reader’s understanding. For example, the discussion of the twelve main characters in the novel and subtle analysis are well-supported and enriched by the inclusion of diverse perspectives. This ensures that the material is accessible to beginners and stimulating for advanced learners. The writing style is scholarly and engaging, making complex concepts easy to grasp without oversimplifying them. Clear headings, illustrative examples, and thoughtful comparative texts make the material more relatable and applicable. Furthermore, Venn diagrams, several essay questions, discussion topics, reviewers’ perspectives, and varied activities enhance the resource's accessibility and serve as excellent tools for learners... This resource excels at connecting theoretical frameworks to real-world contexts. Its inclusion of comparative exercises, quotations, and reviews from mainstream and wider sources makes it highly relevant to current academic and professional discourse. This is particularly beneficial for students preparing for examinations who want to integrate academic insights into their work. The resource’s well-structured format, extensive mark scheme, and precise quotations make it an invaluable tool for student writing. Whether or not it is used as a supplementary reference, it is a reliable and credible resource that teachers and students can consistently turn to throughout all stages of their learning – before, during and after reading Girl, Woman, Other’ In terms of clarity, accessibility and readability, while the language of the resource is accessible to A Level students, it remains academically rigorous. It is well-structured, with clear headings, subheadings, and logical progression through themes and texts... This resource combines rigorous academic scholarship with accessibility and relevance. Its thoughtful organisation, engaging presentation, and critical insights make it an essential addition to any teacher’s library. Another strength of this resource is its critical approach to this literary text. The author does not shy away from addressing debates or controversies within the field. Presenting multiple viewpoints and encouraging critical thinking equips teachers with the analytical skills to engage deeply with the subject.