Worksheet on Anita and Me
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet covering analysis and annotation of key scenes from Anita and Me, focusing on Coming of Age themes for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Anita and Me
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Scene Summary and Context
In this pivotal scene from Anita and Me, the protagonist, Meena, navigates her transitional phase from childhood to adolescence amidst a predominantly white British community. The scene captures her feelings of belonging and alienation, highlighting her cultural identity struggles. The setting is a small, close-knit village where social expectations often clash with personal growth. Meena’s interactions with her friends and family reveal her internal conflict and desire for acceptance. The quote 'I felt like a stranger in my own skin' encapsulates her emotional state and is a key point for analysis. The narrative technique employed here involves vivid imagery and internal monologue, offering insight into her evolving self-awareness. As the story unfolds, themes of identity, cultural heritage, and coming of age are woven through dialogue and descriptive language, illustrating her journey towards self-acceptance.
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Based on the summary, what are the main themes explored in this scene?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used in the scene and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
What does the quote 'I felt like a stranger in my own skin' suggest about Meena’s character?
[2 marks]4.
Describe how the setting influences Meena’s emotional state in this scene.
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Analyse how dialogue reveals Meena’s evolving understanding of her cultural identity.
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Identify one example of internal monologue from the scene and explain its significance.
[3 marks]7.
How does the narrative technique enhance the reader’s understanding of Meena’s character development?
[3 marks]8.
Select a quote from the scene that highlights Meena’s internal conflict. Explain your choice.
[3 marks]9.
Reflect on how this scene contributes to the overall message about coming of age in the novel.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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