Considering the nature of home
I can explore what home means to different people and interpret hidden meanings in poems about home.
Considering the nature of home
I can explore what home means to different people and interpret hidden meanings in poems about home.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can read between the lines to better understand people's attitudes on 'home'.
- Brontë presents home as imperfect, whilst Swain emphasises that love makes a home.
- George The Poet provides a realistic portrayal of London in 'My City'.
- George The Poet values diversity of his home but criticises the widespread inequality.
Keywords
Contrast - an obvious difference between two or more things
Realistic - representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life
Attitude - a point of view about something
Common misconception
Students may think George The Poet's attitude towards his city is wholly negative.
George The Poet critiques certain aspects of London, particularly inequality and the way in which people often do not acknowledge the poverty in London.
Equipment
Students need a copy of 'My City' by George The Poet for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Contains strong language
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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