Diversity of writers across the TASE curriculum by

Pakistan

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 12:05:51 UTC

In Y7 Term 3, students study the text, I am Malala.

Washington DC

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 12:12:11 UTC

In Y8 Term 4, students read about the life of Will Hollowman and his associations with gun crime and gangs.

India

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:31:32 UTC

Students in Y7 Term 3 look at poetry from Padma Venkatraman around Indian children with disabilities.

Syria

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:36:57 UTC

In Y7 Term 3, students read poetry by Mojah Kahf based on stereotypes of Muslim women.

Los Angeles

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:39:26 UTC

In Y7 Term 3, students read and watch Oprah Winfrey's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes around her inspirations growing up as a poor, black female in America.

UK

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:42:25 UTC

In Y7 Term 4, students read Marcus Rashford's open letter to MPs in parliament to give vulnerable children free school meals over the six weeks holidays.

Africa

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:45:58 UTC

In Y7 Term 5, students read an excerpt from the text 'Black Tudors' by Miranda Kaufmann which traces the journey of 10 African men through Tudor and Stuart eras as they find themselves in Britain.

Alabama, USA

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:49:40 UTC

In Y7 Term 6, students read excerpts from Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to explore racial inequality in the deep south of America.

Manhattan

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:52:44 UTC

In Y7 Term 6, students read a section of 'Wonder' by R J Palacio which documents the struggles of a young American boy with Treacher Collins Syndrome which has led to a facila disfigurement.

Republic of Congo

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:55:20 UTC

In Y8 Term 1, students read poetry by Night Jean Muhingabo about his experience as a refugee.

Pacific Northwest

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:58:20 UTC

In Y8 Term 1, students read Chief Joseph's 1877 Surrender Speech. As a native American, he documents his feelings and emotions around losing his tribespeople to American invaders.

Blackpool, UK

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 21:59:53 UTC

In Y8 Term 1, students read an article by Jake Daniels, Blackpool forward, about homophobia in football.

Nagasaki, Japan

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:02:36 UTC

In Y8 term 2, students read an excerpt from the dystopian novel 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Birmingham, UK

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:05:27 UTC

In Y8 Term 4, students read poetry by Benjamin Zephania, a British poet with Jamaican heritage. He details others' experiences of immigration. In Y9 Term 3, students also read Zephania's poem 'We Refugees'.

Sussex, UK

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:08:55 UTC

In Y8 Term 4 and in Y9 form time reading, students read excerpts (the full verse novel in Y9) from Dean Atta's 'Black Flamingo'. Atta is of Cypriot and Carribean descent and explores growing up as a black homosexual male.

Ethiopia

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:13:12 UTC

In Y8 Term 5, students read an article from American born writer, Hannah Giorgis, as she details her multilingualism and Ethiopian heritage whilst living in America.

Harlem, USA

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:15:04 UTC

In Y8 Term 5, studets read an article written by Kwame Opam around representation in Disney and Marvel films.

Ireland

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:17:05 UTC

In Y8 Term 5, students read an article from Emma Dabiri entitled, 'Don't Touch My Hair' exploring black hair history. Later on in Term 6, students also read an article entitled, 'The Beautiful Black History of Cornrows'.

Seoul

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:19:45 UTC

In Y8 Term 6, students read an article by Bryan Pietsch on racial stereotypes in older Disney films.

Nigeria

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:21:30 UTC

In Y8 Term 6, students read an article from The Independent by Aisha Rimi, documenting her experience as an amputee and exploring body diversity on television.

France

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:24:56 UTC

In Y8 Term 6, students read an article from The Guardian by Julia Belas Trindade on the ban of hijabs in French female football.

London

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:27:09 UTC

In Y9 Term 1, students read poetry from George the poet, including spoken word poetry.

Washington DC

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:29:35 UTC

In Y9 Term 2, students read and study Michelle Obama's motivational speech to school children.

Georgia, US

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:31:40 UTC

In Y9 Term 2, students read the short story 'The Flowers' by Alice Walker which explores racism and racial violence.

Nigeria

nikkim87 — 2024-01-25 22:34:16 UTC

In Y9 Term 2, students read a transcript of a TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie entitled, 'The Danger of a Single Story'.

New York

nikkim87 — 2024-01-26 12:02:09 UTC

During form time reading, Y7 students read 'Booked' by Kwame Alexander; the story of an intense world cup match.

Haiti

nikkim87 — 2024-01-26 12:06:44 UTC

During form time reading in Y8, students read 'Punching the Air' about a boy who is wrongfully incarcerated.

India

nikkim87 — 2024-01-26 12:09:39 UTC

During Y8 form time reading, students read 'The Boxer' by Nikesh Shukla. This is a story that deals with racism and radicalisation.