a person who moves from one place to another

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest

the quality of living and thinking in a way that is different from other people

a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group

weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness

Analysing how Nichols presents ideas of belonging and place in 'Island Man'

English

In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of culture and identity. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', pupils explored how Angelou uses her poetry to present strong relationships to people and place. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different relationships to culture and place have been presented across time.

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 implies that the image of the car in Nichols' 'Island Man' does not mean freedom?

By associating imagery of the sea with the Caribbean and monotony with London, where does Nichols' 'Island Man' suggest that the Island Man feels as if he belongs?

The repetition of "groggily" in Nichols' 'Island Man' implies that the Island Man feels which of the following in London?

'The quality of living and thinking in a way that is different from other people' is the definition of {{}}.

Potentially, the lack of punctuation in Nichols' 'Island Man' could suggest which of the following?

a title that merges into the opening line

Which of the following features does Nichols' use in 'Island Man'?

The act of saying a word more than once in a poem is called {{ }}.

Images of the sea might represent which of the following?

A 14 line poem with a regular rhyme and rhythm.

A poem that celebrates a person or object.

Which of the following is the definition of free verse?

'A person who moves from one place to another' is the definition of a {{ }}.

Which of the following is the definition of 'monotonous'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Analysing how Nichols presents ideas of belonging and place in 'Island Man'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.