Exploring ideas of cultural belonging in the Edexcel Belonging anthology
I can compare how Antrobus, Nichols and Blakemore present ideas of cultural belonging.
Exploring ideas of cultural belonging in the Edexcel Belonging anthology
I can compare how Antrobus, Nichols and Blakemore present ideas of cultural belonging.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When comparing poems it's useful to think of the poets as in conversation with each other.
- Blakemore presents a community that is stronger due to different cultures in 'Peckham Rye Lane'.
- In contrast, Antrobus depicts his struggle to gain a sense of belonging in 'Jamaican British'.
- Nichols presents a character who longs to be more in touch with his cultural heritage in 'Island Man'.
Keywords
Multicultural - relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Heritage - the history, traditions, practices etc. of a particular country, society
Identity - the set of qualities, beliefs, personality traits and appearance that characterise a person
Nuance - a very slight difference in appearance, meaning or sound
Common misconception
That comparing poems means focusing on their similarities.
The most effective comparisons look for subtle differences within wider similarities.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the Edexcel 'Belonging' anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
The speaker feels out of place and is dreaming of the Caribbean.
The speaker is thinking about the multiculturalism of London.
The speaker is questioning their dual heritage and identity.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
"jellyfish"
"comfort"
"rainbow"