Developing understanding of 'Swallow's Kiss' through rich discussions
I can discuss the main ideas of ‘Swallow’s Kiss’.
Developing understanding of 'Swallow's Kiss' through rich discussions
I can discuss the main ideas of ‘Swallow’s Kiss’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Swallow's Kiss' is written in free verse.
- Free verse is any form of poetry that does not rely on consistent patterns of rhyme and meter.
- It is told from the perspective of Blessing, a young girl whose mother travelled across roads and seas to seek refuge.
- Blessing's close relationship with her family is mirrored in the members of the community that are supporting them.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that all forms of poetry must have to rhyme.
Before the lesson, you might share examples of a range of poems in both fixed verse and free verse.
Keywords
Verse novel - A verse novel is a narrative told through poetry, blending prose and poetic elements.
Form - Form is the way that a text can be presented.
Free verse - Free verse is poetry without strict rhyme or metre; it emphasises natural speech rhythms.
Theme - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.
Migration - To migrate means to move from one place to another.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2021 Pop Up Projects edition of ‘Swallow’s Kiss’, written by Sita Brahmachari with illustrations by Jane Ray, 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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a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story
a story told through poetry, blending prose and poetic elements
poetry without strict rhyme; it emphasises natural speech rhythms
'Swallow's Kiss'
Sita Brahmachari
Jane Ray
Pop Up Projects