Year 7 - English
Exploring regional pride in the poem 'Anthem of the North'
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 Lemn Sissay presents pride for his region in 'Anthem of the North' and use this to inspire your own writing.
Key Notes
- An anthem is an upbeat song that has importance for a particular group of people.
- 'Anthem of the North' is a celebration of Northern England.
- Lemn Sissay shows his pride in his region through 'Anthem of the North'.
- Sissay may have been particularly grateful to the North because it supported him through his hardships.
- Sissay crafts a powerful stanza through use of direct address and conscious rhyme scheme.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Region: an area of a country or the world, usually with a set of defining features
- Anthem: an uplifting song that has importance for a group of people
- Direct address: communication that is communicated to a particular listener, usually via the pronoun 'you'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may be unfamiliar with the term 'region'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
An anthem is an upbeat song that has importance for a particular group of people. 'Anthem of the North' is a celebration of Northern England.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Region'
an area of a country or the world, usually with a set of defining features.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may be unfamiliar with the term 'region'. Correction: Help students recognise and learn about their own region.
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 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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