Exploring regional pride in the poem ‘Anthem of the North’
I can explore how Lemn Sissay presents pride for his region in ‘Anthem of the North’ and use this to inspire my own writing.
Exploring regional pride in the poem ‘Anthem of the North’
I can explore how Lemn Sissay presents pride for his region in ‘Anthem of the North’ and use this to inspire my own writing.
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Key learning points
- An anthem is an upbeat song that has importance for a particular group of people.
- 'Anthem of the North' is a celebration of Northern England.
- Lemn Sissay shows his pride in his region through 'Anthem of the North'.
- Sissay may have been particularly grateful to the North because it supported him through his hardships.
- Sissay crafts a powerful stanza through use of direct address and conscious rhyme scheme.
Keywords
Region - an area of a country or the world, usually with a set of defining features
Anthem - an uplifting song that has importance for a group of people
Direct address - communication that is communicated to a particular listener, usually via the pronoun 'you'
Common misconception
Students may be unfamiliar with the term 'region'.
Help students recognise and learn about their own region.
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