Conceptualising and exploring the Edexcel Belonging anthology
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can conceptualise and explore the ideas of belonging within the Edexcel Belonging anthology.
Key learning points
- A poetry anthology is chosen with overall themes and ‘big ideas’ in mind.
- We might conceptualise belonging as meaning ideas of family, place, positivity and connection.
- Arguably, the anthology is just as much about not belonging as it is about belonging.
- Exploring ideas of not belonging are just as important as arguably they reflect the realities of society.
Keywords
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Anthology - a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject
Themes - a universal idea, lesson or message explored throughout a work of literature
Connection - something that joins or connects two or more things
Representation - something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else
Common misconception
That an anthology only explores the title theme.
An anthology could also explore the inverse of the title theme in order to highlight particular ideas or concepts.
Teacher tip
It would be useful to have pupils share which poem they find the most powerful in order to see how different people respond differently.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging 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.Which of the following pronouns create a sense of community?
Q2.'Something that joins or connects two or more things' is the definition of a ...
Q3.Finding shelter means finding a sense of ...
Q4.'A universal idea, lesson or message explored throughout a work of literature' is the definition of the ...
Q5."Merry" and "gentle" both provide connotations of ...
Q6.Look closely at these titles: 'My Mother's Kitchen' and 'Island Man'. They both evoke a sense of ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'A collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject' is the definition of an ...
Q2.'A feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group' is the definition of ...
Q3.Which of the following words does not suggest a sense of belonging?
Q4.'Something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else' is the definition of ...
Q5.Match the title with the theme.
place
family
identity
Q6.Why might a nest be an appropriate image to represent belonging?
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