Understanding heritage and marginalisation in Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how Parker presents the craft of the jewellery maker and how it might relates to ideas of heritage and marginalisation.
Key learning points
- The craft of the jewellery maker is implied to be precise, focused and potentially dangerous.
- ‘The Jewellery Maker’ tells the narrative of an old man who makes beautiful jewellery in the sweltering heat.
- The jewellery maker dreams of giving his creations to his wife, but instead they are bought by rich women.
Keywords
Deft - neatly skilful and quick in one's movements
Craft - an activity involving skill in making things by hand
Heritage - the history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country, society
Marginalised - to be treated as if you are not important, peripheral and isolated
Common misconception
Context has to be a specific historical event or fact.
Considering the themes in the poet's other work is a valuable consideration of context.
Teacher tip
You may wish to spend more time explaining marginalisation.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA World and Lives anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does a surgeon do?
Q2.The word 'slap' creates a __________ impression.
Q3.The history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country, society is the...
Q4.If you have crafted something with your hands then you likely feel...
Q5.If your only piece of jewellery is 'worn thin' and 'plain' we might assume...
Q6.Sitting 'straight-backed' implies...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following words from Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker' implies an element of danger?
Q2.In 'The Jewellery Maker', words such as "dance" and "dragonflies" imply a __________ to Parker's jewellery maker.
Q3.In 'The Jewellery Maker', Parker compares the jewellery maker to a surgeon which implies...
Q4.Describing someone as "deft" means...
Q5.In Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker', the women who buy the jewellery are described as having...
Q6.To be treated as if you are not important is to be...
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