Analysing ‘This Poem is Taking Place on Stolen Land’
I can explain how Clarke presents colonisation in 'This Poem is Taking Place on Stolen Land'.
Analysing ‘This Poem is Taking Place on Stolen Land’
I can explain how Clarke presents colonisation in 'This Poem is Taking Place on Stolen Land'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'This Poem is Taking Place on Stolen Land' is a poem about the colonisation of Native America.
- Clarke shows her condemnation of Native America's colonisation through the title and the description of the colonisers.
- Clarke laments the devastating effects that colonisation has had on Indigenous populations.
- Clarke ends the poem by emphasising the strength and resilience of Indigenous populations.
Keywords
Indigenous - people inhabiting land before the arrival of colonists
Colonialism - the practice of acquiring control over another country
Displaced - move something from its usual position
Connotations - the feelings, images or associations that come to your mind when you hear a word
Common misconception
Students may not immediately understand the title if they have never come across 'colonialism' before.
Take some time unpicking why Clarke equates colonisation to stealing.
Equipment
You will need a copy of 'This Poem Is Taking Place on Stolen Land' by Emily Clarke.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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