Through the use of art, spoken word poetry clips, pop song lyrics and links to current affairs, poetry can be transformed from the ridiculous into the relevant, with students able to make connections between their world and that of the poet.
This student-centred approach to poetry will build confidence in relation to analysis, enabling students to see the relevance of a poem to their context.
Through collaborative activities and a series of links, students will be able to explore the multiple meanings of a poem and consider the poet’s intentions.