the action of moving something from its place or position

representing some truth about a situation or other subject; not literal

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

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

the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence

Understanding how Hardi presents ideas of displacement in 'My Mother's Kitchen'

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

the speaker's mother is finally moving home

the speaker's mother is redecorating their kitchen

Which of the following is an accurate summary of Hardi's 'My Mother's Kitchen'?

What word beginning with 'D' describes 'the action of moving something from its place or position'?

Hardi's parents were refugees but she was not.

Hardi's parents were never able to return home.

How does the poem 'My Mother's Kitchen' relate to Hardi's personal life?

Which of the following words suggests that the mother in Hardi's 'My Mother's Kitchen' hasn't been able to create a traditionally beautiful home?

In Hardi's 'My Mother's Kitchen', the mother's furniture is described as ...

that you never truly feel as if you belong anywhere as a refugee

that you settle easily and feel a sense of belonging as a refugee

that people are unwelcoming to you as a refugee

Arguably, what is Hardi saying about the concept of belonging and being a refugee in 'My Mother's Kitchen'?

Something impaired by time and wear might be described as ...

'A feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group' is the definition of ...

'A figure of speech that involves comparing two things using the verb "to be"' is the definition of a ...

The heart of a home is often considered the ...

'Where someone lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household' is the definition of a ...

What word beginning with 'R' describes someone who is forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disasters and seek safety elsewhere? 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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