Divided City

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Graham took his hands from his head. He stepped from the doorway onto the street. Went slowly forward to look at the huddled body lying on the ground. Beside the paper ball of his chip bag there was a puddle of liquid. Under the light of the street lamp it reflected dull red. It was seeping from below the body of the boy. Moving out towards Graham’s feet. Using this resource will offer learners the opportunity to explore sectarianism, the history, its impact and their own personal response.

A variety of activities are utilised with many drama activities incorporated which support young learners to walk in the shoes of people with different viewpoints and beliefs. How does this work link with the protected characteristics that are defined by the Equality Act, 2010? Think wider than religion. How does this work link with the range of protected characteristics that are defined by the Equality Act (2010)? The novel study prepares P7 children for wider influences across the community which they may experience in their move to secondary education.

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If he began to run the gang of boys would think he was running from them – might mistake him for the one they were after. His heart was hammering. He didn’t want involved in this.

Do we offer our learners the opportunity to explore their own life experiences in relation to sectarianism? The main characters are young boys called Graham, a Protestant supporting Rangers. Joe, a Catholic supporting Celtic, and a young asylum seeker named Kyoul.Graham shook his head. The older boy was half out of it with drink or drugs or both. The rest of them ran on. They shouted from further down the street. Divided City is a novel written by Theresa Breslin and published on 5 May 2005 by Doubleday. The novel is written for teenagers and adults concerning the problems of sectarianism in Glasgow and racism against asylum seekers. [1] There is much opportunity for a detailed study of the issues covered in the novel, including sectarianism and bigotry, friendship, the use of language, the history around sectarianism and related subjects. What does the resource include?

The activities included in this resource create a space for pupils to explore the themes of prejudice, discrimination and bigotry; there is an opportunity for teachers to deliver the session within a wider inclusion-focused project. One of the gang ran past Graham, shoving him roughly aside. His face shone with sweat and excitement. This resource has been created by the Citizens Theatre and is designed to be used in conjunction with a novel study of Divided City by Theresa Breslin (ISBN 978-0-552-55188-5). However, it can also be delivered by reading excerpts from the novel. The resource has been specifically designed for Primary 6 and Primary 7. However, in the majority of schools, P7 has been identified as the ideal stage for a number of reasons, including:

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At that moment noise and shouting erupted behind him, and Graham knew right away that he was in trouble. Graham pressed himself against the door, glad of his skinny frame. The remainder of the gang came down the street, veering onto the pavement as they spotted him.