Activities on 'Partition' by Sujata Bhatt
This helpful and supportive resource enables students to explore the background of the poem 'Partition' by Sujata Bhatt and investigate the poem's themes, language, imagery, and message.
Designed for students studying the OCR GCSE English Literature specification, this resource examines the contextual issues surrounding the poem. Students can then apply this knowledge when evaluating the poem and its key aspects.
Students are encouraged to analyse the language, form, structure and tone of the poem, before considering major thematic concerns and how these link to the poet's viewpoint.
This resource could also be used for year 9 students as an introduction into GCSE poetry. It could help them to broaden their understanding of poetry style, content and mood in advance of their GCSE study.
A sample extract from this resource:
Task
The table below includes a number of structural features and techniques.
Firstly, discuss which features and techniques are used in the poem in pairs or small groups to examine their effects.
Secondly, make notes on how at least 4 structural techniques are used within the poem to help convey the poet’s message.
Use the example below to help you.
