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Poetry by Valerie Bloom

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils study the poetry of Valerie Bloom. They will read a selection of Valerie's poetry, practise responding to it, and they will listen to her reading her poetry too.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Poetry by Valerie Bloom

In this unit, pupils study the poetry of Valerie Bloom. They will read a selection of Valerie's poetry, practise responding to it, and they will listen to her reading her poetry too.

5 lessons
  1. Exploring themes of hate and anger in 'The Wall'
  2. Reading, responding to and performing ‘My Heart is a Volcano’
  3. Exploring themes of love in 'You Are' and 'Mum Says She Loves Me'
  4. Exploring themes of belonging and hope in 'Forest' & 'The Colours of My Dreams'
  5. Exploring connections to ‘I Opened the Door’