Year 7 - English
Exploring what home means through the poem 'Filter'
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 how the poem 'Filter' by Suma Subramaniam shows that home can reflect our authentic self.
Key Notes
- The poem 'Filter' reveals that home is a place that reflects our authentic selves.
- Subramaniam seems to take pride in her identity as reflected in her home.
- Home can reveal our heritage, hobbies and personality.
- We can help the reader understand what our home is like by inviting them inside via poetic descriptions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Authentic: real and/or true
- Filter: something that holds back elements or modifies the appearance of something
- Heritage: the history, traditions and practices of a particular country or society
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may not immediately think they can relate to the poem, if their own home does not have distinct elements of their culture or heritage.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The poem 'Filter' reveals that home is a place that reflects our authentic selves. Subramaniam seems to take pride in her identity as reflected in her home.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Authentic'
real and/or true.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may not immediately think they can relate to the poem, if their own home does not have distinct elements of their culture or heritage. Correction: Explain how everyone can relate to the idea of having a filter on. Whilst Subramaniam takes off her filter and reveals her heritage at home, your students might reveal their true personality or hobbies through home.
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
- Considering the nature of 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
- 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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