Introduction to ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can read the poem and can share my personal response.
Key learning points
- Poetry comes in many different forms and can be written by a variety of different people.
- Grace Nichols, the author and poet, was born in Guyana in the Caribbean and moved to live in the UK in 1977.
- ‘Cosmic Disco’ is linked to the science of the stars and the universe.
- Poetry can communicate a sense of awe and wonder in the natural world.
Keywords
Poem - a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas
Cosmic - anything related to the vast expanse of outer space, including stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies
Metaphor - a poetic device that makes a comparison between two things by stating that one thing is another, creating deeper layers of meaning
Awe - a feeling of wonder, reverence, or admiration caused by something majestic, beautiful, or extraordinary
Common misconception
Children can think that there is only one way to respond to a poem and you can have the right or wrong understanding of it.
Avoid posing questions which may lead children to the idea that there is a right or wrong answer when discussing the poem. Try to encourage open responses to the poem, celebrating each unique response from individuals.
Teacher tip
Read and display other poems from the 'Cosmic Disco' collection for pupils to enjoy.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2013 Frances Lincoln Children’s Books edition of ‘Cosmic Disco’ written by Grace Nichols for this lesson.
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