Introduction to ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols
I can read the poem and can share my personal response.
Introduction to ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols
I can read the poem and can share my personal response.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Poetry comes in many different forms and can be written by a variety of different people.
- Grace Nichols, the author and poet, was born in Guyana in the Caribbean and moved to live in the UK in 1977.
- ‘Cosmic Disco’ is linked to the science of the stars and the universe.
- Poetry can communicate a sense of awe and wonder in the natural world.
Common misconception
Children can think that there is only one way to respond to a poem and you can have the right or wrong understanding of it.
Avoid posing questions which may lead children to the idea that there is a right or wrong answer when discussing the poem. Try to encourage open responses to the poem, celebrating each unique response from individuals.
Keywords
Poem - a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas
Cosmic - anything related to the vast expanse of outer space, including stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies
Metaphor - a poetic device that makes a comparison between two things by stating that one thing is another, creating deeper layers of meaning
Awe - a feeling of wonder, reverence, or admiration caused by something majestic, beautiful, or extraordinary
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2013 Frances Lincoln Children’s Books edition of ‘Cosmic Disco’ written by Grace Nichols for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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groups of stars forming patterns in the night sky
occurring between galaxies
informal term for fancy or stylish clothing
giving off light; bright or glowing
dancing in a smooth, gliding, and rotating fashion
turning or spinning around an axis