neatly skilful and quick in one's movements

an activity involving skill in making things by hand

the history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country, society

to be treated as if you are not important, peripheral and isolated

Understanding the poem 'The Jewellery Maker'

English

In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse how themes of identity and belonging are presented over a variety of poetry spanning different eras. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry continued', pupils critically analyse the the remaining poems in the cluster, exploring these themes in a more nuanced way.

In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', pupils explored how Angelou used language, form and structure to describe strong bonds to people and place. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse poems from a range of cultures and traditions, exploring how themes of identity and belonging are presented..

Poetry anthology: first study

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which of the following words from Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker' implies an element of danger?

In 'The Jewellery Maker', words such as "dance" and "dragonflies" imply a __________ to Parker's jewellery maker. 

In 'The Jewellery Maker', Parker compares the jewellery maker to a surgeon which implies...

In Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker', the women who buy the jewellery are described as having...

To be treated as if you are not important is to be...

The word 'slap' creates a __________ impression.

The history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country, society is the...

If you have crafted something with your hands then you likely feel...

If your only piece of jewellery is 'worn thin' and 'plain' we might assume...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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Understanding the poem 'The Jewellery Maker'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance