KS5 Teaching Resources: A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi

A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi – KS5 English Literature Teaching Resource.

Explore identity, belonging, and intersectionality in contemporary Britain with this KS5 teaching resource based on A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. This powerful memoir is an essential addition to any English Literature teaching resource collection, offering students at KS5 the chance to engage deeply with the themes of race, sexuality, and the search for authenticity.

Growing up in a devout Muslim household, Mohsin Zaidi shares his experience of reconciling his faith, family, and sexuality. His journey from denial to acceptance, and ultimately to Oxford University, highlights the complexities and courage involved in living openly and truthfully. This KS5 teaching resource provides a thoughtful and relevant text for exploring the diversity of lived experiences in modern Britain.

This comprehensive English Literature teaching resource includes:

• A KS5 lesson plan tailored to support A-Level learners and those studying advanced English Literature

• An activities PowerPoint filled with reading, speaking, analysis, and critical thinking tasks designed to challenge and engage students

• PDF extracts from Chapter 14 of A Dutiful Boy, including a version with guided questions to support close reading and critical discussion

• Contextual material, including a New Cross Massacre article, helping students connect personal narratives to wider historical and cultural contexts

• Video readings and interviews with Mohsin Zaidi, bringing the memoir to life and providing valuable author insights

This KS5 teaching resource encourages students to consider the varied experiences of migrants in Britain and how these are represented in memoir and non-fiction. The activities prompt discussion of key ideas such as identity, intersectionality, and social expectation, while developing skills in analysis and independent thinking.

Designed for ease of use, teachers can follow the structured KS5 lesson plan, use the activities PowerPoint to guide class discussion, and integrate the video and text resources to foster thoughtful engagement with the material.

Perfect for A-Level and advanced secondary students, this English Literature teaching resource is ideal for introducing fresh, relevant texts and broadening students’ understanding of contemporary British writing. Use this KS5 teaching resource to bring powerful, diverse stories into your English Literature classroom.

Click the links below for further support in teaching books by authors of colour:

• Top tips for building confidence in teaching books by authors of colour
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• The (incomplete) Lit in Colour Book List 2024
• KS3 Teaching Resource: A Dutiful Boy