Noughts & Crosses - Play Resource Pack

"Noughts and Crosses" is a novel by British author Malorie Blackman, which explores themes of racism and discrimination in a fictional world where the ruling class (the Crosses) are black and the oppressed class (the Noughts) are white. The story follows two young people, Callum (a Nought) and Sephy (a Cross), who develop a friendship and eventually a romantic relationship forbidden by society. As tensions between the two groups rise and violence breaks out, Callum and Sephy must navigate the challenges of their relationship and the world around them.

This resource explores the central themes of the play with character analysis to use in your lessons. The resource closes with a class quiz and the outline of a lesson plan.

Contents Include:
Plot Summary, Malorie Blackman, SCHP, Racism & Prejudice, Slavery, Divided Society, Identity, Violent or Peaceful Protest, Love & Friendship, Character Analysis, Callum McGregor, Sephy McGregor, Maggie McGregor, Ryan McGregor, Jude McGregor, Lynette McGregor, Kamal Hadley, Jasmine Hadley, Other Characters, Quiz & Lesson Plan.

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