Exploring the Worlds and Lives anthology
I can explore the big ideas and connections between the poems in the World and Lives anthology.
Exploring the Worlds and Lives anthology
I can explore the big ideas and connections between the poems in the World and Lives anthology.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An anthology is a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject.
- Each poetry anthology is chosen with overall themes and ‘big ideas’ in mind.
- Exploring titles and quotations from poems can help you see potential connections between them.
- Our personal response to a poem is important.
Common misconception
That our personal response to a poem isn't a valid form of analysis.
Poems are outpourings of emotion and therefore our personal response is incredibly important as it allows us to work towards understanding the emotion behind the poem.
Keywords
Anthology - a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject.
Theme - a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.
Representation - something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else.
Connections - something that joins or connects two or more things.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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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