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Berlie Doherty - 'My Sparrow Gran'

Berlie Doherty - 'My Sparrow Gran'
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  • Berlie Doherty - 'My Sparrow Gran'
  • Duration: 01:03
  • The poem 'My Sparrow Gran' is recited by the poet Berlie Doherty, with accompanying pictures of the old lady described in the poem. The poet then discusses how and why her 'children's grandmother' resembled a sparrow in her manner and behaviour, and how this allows someone hearing the poem to form a picture of her in their mind.
  • Subject:

    Literacy

       Topic:

    Poetry with discussion

  • Keywords: Berlie Doherty, poetry, metaphor, description
Ideas for use in class
  • Use to illustrate the idea of metaphor. Children can use it as the basis for writing their own poems, for example on the theme of family, or through the use of metaphor. Create poetry anthologies: paper-based and audiovisual; recite own poem and discuss to an audience.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 4x3
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