Having taught IGCSE Literature 9695 for over 15 years, and having chosen this play as a set work since its introduction to the syllabus, I have designed this programme to assist teachers in the teaching of the play.

This is a visually engaging, fully resourced teaching pack for Sweat by Lynn Nottage, designed for Cambridge International A Level Literature (9695). This ready-to-use unit guides students from context and first reading through to character study, themes, quotations and exam-style essay writing.

It is ideal for teachers who want a clear, structured and visually polished route through the play.

What’s included:

• A 35-lesson structured unit plan
• Powerpoint teaching decks
• Student Workbooks
• Teacher Guides
• High Performance Learning Activities
• Cut-out cards for fun, engaging activities
• A Level style examination questions AND exemplar responses
• Lesson retrieval quiz pack
• Quotes and evidence bank
• Exam planning techniques
• Plot progression guidance
• Character and Theme Maps (editable)
• Poster with biography, historical context and performance history

Learning focus

Students will develop the ability to:

• Analyse dramatic methods used by Nottage
• Explore how character relationships drive the conflict of the play
• Understand the social and historical context of the drama
• Evaluate key themes such as economic inequality, loyalty and identity
• Construct clear, well-supported A Level literary essays

A final note: High Performance Learning has been integrated into these resources - particularly useful if you institute has subscribed to this.

Happy teaching and learning!

Smithy