KINGDOM 2 Discuss ‘People should always express themselves freely.’
Your teacher will nominate one group to sit in the middle of the classroom to carry out their discussion aloud. Each student should take a turn contributing to the discussion.
The remaining students should take their seats around the inner group. Listen carefully to the inner group as each student takes a turn expressing their view.
Students in the outer group may contribute to the discussion at the end. Understand
1. How does Carl feel about Paul? 2. What does Carl do to express his feelings for Paul? 3. How does Paul react? 4. According to Carl, what happens if you call boys ‘gay’?
Explore
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3 1. How do you know that Carl feels free to express himself to Sylvie?
2. Based on this extract, what do we know about the characters of Carl and Sylvie? Use evidence from the extract in your answer.
3. Would you be interested in reading the rest of this novel, based on this extract? Explain your answer.
4. What do you enjoy most about reading a novel? Explain your answer.
5. One theme evident in this extract is freedom. Consider how a character’s freedom may be limited in a novel that you have studied. (a) Name the novel, the author and the character you will discuss. (b) Describe the situation facing your chosen character. (c) How is the situation resolved?
Investigate
There are lots of supports available for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) teenagers. Use your research skills to find out the names of groups and organisations offering support to the LGBT community.
Name the group or organisation. Find out more about the services offered. Note the contact information. Use
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belongto.org as a starting point for your research.
