R28.75

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Resource Description

This poetry pack explores the poem ‘The Child who was shot dead by soldiers at Nyanga’ by Ingrid Jonker – a powerful and thought-provoking poem that is sure to leave a lasting impact. This pack is designed to help improve understanding and appreciation of the poem, while also fostering meaningful discussions around the themes of injustice, oppression, and the struggle for freedom.

The pack includes a comprehensive presentation that analyzes the poem line by line, providing insights into the deeper meaning and literary devices used by the poet. The presentation is accompanied by pre-reading and during reading questions that encourage active engagement with the text and prompt critical thinking.

In addition to the presentation, the pack includes a blank and annotated version of the poem. The pack also includes a pre-reading worksheet on the poet, Ingrid Jonker, that provides context and background information about the writer.

To help with further analysis of the poem, the pack includes a TP-CASTT analysis worksheet that guides you through the process of interpreting the poem. This worksheet provides a step-by-step framework to help analyze the poem’s title, paraphrase the poem, identify the connotations, analyze the speaker’s attitude, examine the tone and mood, and explore the poem’s theme.

As a bonus, the pack also includes post-reading activities that will help your students apply what they have learned and extend their thinking beyond the poem. These activities are designed to inspire creative thinking and encourage connection with the themes and ideas in the poem to your students’ experiences.