***A Taste of Honey: Exploring Race and Class – IGCSE Lesson with Worksheet * This comprehensive lesson and worksheet pack for A Taste of Honey is designed for IGCSE Literature students studying Shelagh Delaney’s powerful play. The lesson focuses on the themes of race and class, exploring how these issues are reflected in the characters’ experiences and relationships. Perfect for GCSE exam preparation, this resource helps students understand key thematic elements while developing their analytical and writing skills. Resource Overview: Learning Objective: To understand the themes of race and class in A Taste of Honey and how they impact the characters’ lives, particularly Jo’s relationships with others. What’s Included: PowerPoint Lesson: An engaging introduction to race and class themes, with context on 1950s Britain and the racial tensions of the time. In-depth character analysis of Jo’s relationship with the black sailor and Geof’s role in Jo’s life. GCSE-style essay question with structured prompts to guide essay writing. Worksheet: Key questions for students to analyse Jo’s relationship with the sailor and Geof, focusing on race, class, and social struggles. Space for students to record their responses and reflect on how race and class shape the characters’ struggles and experiences. Key Themes Explored: Race: Jo’s relationship with the black sailor challenges the racial prejudices of 1950s Britain and explores the internal conflict Jo faces as she navigates societal expectations. Class: Delaney critiques the rigid class structures of post-war Britain, examining how Jo’s working-class background influences her relationships and life choices. Geof’s support for Jo highlights empathy across class boundaries. Perfect For: IGCSE Literature Students looking to deepen their understanding of Delaney’s play and the socio-historical context. GCSE Revision: Ideal for students preparing for exam-style questions on race, class, and character analysis. Teachers: A ready-to-use resource for exploring key themes and preparing students for the GCSE exam.

A Taste of Honey IGCSE Lesson 3 - Helen and Jo’s Relationship This engaging PowerPoint lesson on A Taste of Honey is perfect for IGCSE Literature, tutorials, or as a cover lesson. Designed specifically for the Cambridge IGCSE specification, this lesson focuses on the complex relationship between Helen and her daughter Jo, exploring how Helen’s behaviour shapes Jo’s character. Learning Objectives: Understand Helen’s character and the dynamics of her relationship with Jo. Practise answering extended response questions for IGCSE exams. What’s Included: Detailed character analysis of Helen. Key scenes to illustrate Helen’s neglect and Jo’s response. Activities to help students analyse dialogue and actions. A GCSE-style extended question with guided steps to answer. Perfect for practising exam skills and understanding character relationships. This resource is easy to follow and highly adaptable, making it ideal for both specialist teachers and non-specialist cover staff. Engage your students in critical thinking and exam preparation in a structured and effective way.

Boost your IGCSE CIE exam preparation with this in-depth tutorial on A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney. This resource provides a comprehensive character analysis of Jo and Geoff, focusing on how their relationship highlights key themes like care, support, and stability. In the notes section, there are other suggested questions to personalise this for your own use. With engaging activities and insightful questions, students will enhance their understanding of the play’s socio-historical context and character dynamics, essential for achieving top marks in English Literature. Ideal for online learning, this tutorial is specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus, ensuring students excel in their studies.

This comprehensive tutorial resource for IGCSE English Literature focuses on Shelagh Delaney’s play ‘A Taste of Honey’. Originally designed for an online English tutorial, this resource is suitable for both virtual and in-person teaching environments, providing flexibility for different learning settings. The lesson plan offers an engaging introduction to the themes, characters, and social context of the play, helping students explore key literary elements effectively. This resource is perfect for introductory lessons or as part of a wider study scheme, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and analytical skills for IGCSE exam success in understanding ‘A Taste of Honey’.

Further to the one I did/revamped years ago, please find one I did on general knowledge of A Christmas Carol. I used this as part of an open evening. In order to link the pages , you will have to click the hyperlinks to the relevant page - most of them are there. I hope it is self explanatory for you all. Kim :)