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Exploring Parenting Emotions

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Exploring Parenting Emotions

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📚 Part 1: Vocabulary and First Impressions

1. Read the poem 'Make the Ordinary Come Alive' carefully. Define the following challenging words from the poem:

strive: _________________________________

marvel: _________________________________

extraordinary: _________________________________

2. What is your first impression of the speaker's attitude towards parenting? Circle the words that best describe it:

Overwhelming

Nurturing

Realistic

Celebratory

Anxious

Appreciative

🔍 Part 2: Analysing Poetic Techniques

3. Find and quote an example of imagery from the poem that shows the speaker's feelings about everyday parenting moments:
4. Identify ONE example of each technique and explain its effect:

Repetition: Quote: ________________________

Effect: _______________________________________________

Imperatives (commands): Quote: ________________________

Effect: _______________________________________________

5. How does the poet use enjambment (lines flowing into each other) to reflect the speaker's feelings?

✍️ Part 3: Structured Analysis

6. Write a structured paragraph answering: 'How does the poet present the speaker's feelings about parenting?'

Use the framework below to help structure your response:

Topic sentence: The poet presents the speaker's feelings about parenting as...

Evidence and analysis: This is shown through the use of... (quote) "___________" which suggests...

Further development: Additionally, the poet uses... to emphasise...

7. Extension Task: Choose ONE option below:

Write a 4-line poem celebrating an ordinary family moment

Compare this poem's view of parenting with another poem you know

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