Piecing Me Together - Intersectionality: Race, Gender & Class

A thoughtful analytical lesson where students explore how Jade’s experiences are shaped by the overlap of race, gender, and class, using a visual diagram to map a key moment from the novel.

• Starter on overlapping parts of identity
• Guided discussion on how multiple factors shape Jade’s experiences
• Introduction to intersectionality using simple visual models
• Task: draw three overlapping circles (Race, Gender, Class)
• Writing task: identify one moment where all three affected Jade
• Success criteria for accuracy, insight, and clear explanation
• Reflection questions

Students examine how Jade’s identity is shaped not by one factor alone, but by the intersection of race, gender, and class. Through discussion and modelling, they explore how these overlapping identities influence how Jade is treated, understood, and perceived.

The main task is to draw three overlapping circles labelled Race, Gender, and Class. In the central overlap, students write one specific moment from the novel where all three factors affected Jade at the same time, showing how these identities combine to shape her experience.

KS3/KS4 English lessons exploring identity, social context, and thematic analysis through visual mapping and concise written explanation.