Year 7 - English
Considering the nature of home
Poetry about place and home
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and respond to poems that explore the links between place and identity. They start by exploring a selection of poems including Grace Nichol's 'Island Man' and Lemn Sissay's 'Anthem of the North'. They then write and perform their own poems about place and home.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore what home means to different people and interpret hidden meanings in poems about home.
Key Notes
- We can read between the lines to better understand people's attitudes on 'home'.
- Brontë presents home as imperfect, whilst Swain emphasises that love makes a home.
- George The Poet provides a realistic portrayal of London in 'My City'.
- George The Poet values diversity of his home but criticises the widespread inequality.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Contrast: an obvious difference between two or more things
- Realistic: representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life
- Attitude: a point of view about something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may think George The Poet's attitude towards his city is wholly negative.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
We can read between the lines to better understand people's attitudes on 'home'. Brontë presents home as imperfect, whilst Swain emphasises that love makes a home.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Contrast'
an obvious difference between two or more things.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may think George The Poet's attitude towards his city is wholly negative. Correction: George The Poet critiques certain aspects of London, particularly inequality and the way in which people often do not acknowledge the poverty in London.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Analysing 'Search for My Tongue' Study Guide
- Analysing 'This Poem is Taking Place on Stolen Land' Study Guide
- Analysing the poem 'Island Man' by Grace Nichols Study Guide
- Comparing poems about place and home Study Guide
- Exploring example poems about place and home Study Guide
- Exploring memories of home in the poem 'Childhood Tracks' Study Guide
- Exploring regional pride in the poem 'Anthem of the North' Study Guide
- Exploring the link between place and identity Study Guide
- Exploring what home means through the poem 'Filter' Study Guide
- Performing our poems about place and home Study Guide
- Planning ideas for a poem about your home Study Guide
- Using punctuation in poetry Study Guide
- Writing our own poetry about home Study Guide
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