Year 7 - English
Writing our own poetry about 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 write your own poem that conveys your feelings towards your home.
Key Notes
- A poem about home should clearly express your attitude towards the place you live.
- You can plan structural elements of your poem before you write.
- Structure can be used to aid meaning in your poem.
- Imagery and figurative language help the reader to visualise where you live.
- Poems can be a great vehicle to express your personal story.
Vocabulary To Learn
- structure: the way something is arranged or put together
- juxtaposition: two things being placed together for contrasting effect
- imagery: visually descriptive language to create images in the reader's mind
- figurative language: uses words beyond their literal meaning to create images in the reader's mind
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The most important thing in a poem is the words.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A poem about home should clearly express your attitude towards the place you live. You can plan structural elements of your poem before you write.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'structure'
the way something is arranged or put together.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: The most important thing in a poem is the words. Correction: Structure is important, it can help tell your story. Not considering the structure of your poem is like an author not considering the beginning, middle and end of a novel.
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
- 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
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