Poetry Through the Ages · 1780 to Present
Contemporary Spoken Word
Analyzing the rhythm, dialect, and performance elements of modern poetry and its role in identity politics.
Key Questions
- 1How does the oral tradition of poetry change the way we analyze its meaning?
- 2In what ways can poets use non-standard English to reclaim cultural identity?
- 3How do modern poets use enjambment and caesura to control the breath and rhythm of a performance?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Reading: PoetryKS3: English - Spoken English
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry Through the Ages
Period: 1780 to Present
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