Context and Introduction to Annie John

Context and Introduction to Annie John

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about 'Annie John', an incredible coming-of-age story set in the Caribbean. In this first lesson of the unit, we'll learn about the novel, its author and its setting.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Where is Annie John set?
Correct answer: Antigua
Cuba
Jamaica
USA
Q2.
What do you call a book written about a character who grows from a child into an adult?
Correct answer: a bildungsroman
a memoir
adolesence
coming-of-age
Q3.
Which of these best describes a memoir?
A book about a character growing older.
Correct answer: A book in which the author writes about their own real life experiences.
A book set in the Caribbean.
A book with only one character.
Q4.
Where does Annie keep her special items?
In a cupboard
In a drawer
In a suitcase
Correct answer: In a trunk
Q5.
Choose TWO words that best fit in this sentence: From the items in her trunk, Kincaid presents Annie as _________ and _________.
Correct answer: Loved
Correct answer: Privileged
Spoilt
Unhappy

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UnitEnglish / Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid

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