Years 1-2
Here are a selection of units that I have taught successfully in Years 1-2 of the programme. Depending on the level and linguistic backgrounds of your students, you may be able to adapt them to teach in Year 3 of the programme.
Nature Poetry
Exploring poems about the natural world from different times and places presents our students with many opportunities to develop their appreciation and love for the artistry of using words to create images...
New Lives: Perspectives on Migration
The topic of migration has been popular in world literature across time. With the advent of social media, understanding the nature of the experience of young refugees, migration and the emotions of those...
Poetry Inspired by Art
In this unit, we explore ekphrasis—writing inspired by art. Poets have used art as inspiration for centuries. John Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is one famous example, but even ancient poets such as...