Unit 1: Readers Writers and texts The Fat Black Woman’s Poems by Grace Nichols

Global Issues: Culture, Identity, Community

 How do literary works and non-literary texts explore aspects of family, class, race,
ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexuality and illustrate their impact on
individuals and societies?
 How are issues of migration, colonialism and nationalism portrayed?

Guidelines
Outcome
The intention of a Creative is to allow you to respond to a text in an imaginative way using a
medium of your choice to one of Nichols poems from The Fat black woman’s poems. While
other assessment items are either written or oral, the Creative can incorporate a range of
different forms of communication. Although it is a creative oral presentation, it must show an
understanding of the text.

These can be visual such as a series of photographs, a drawing, painting or sculpture. You may
also choose to create a skit, monologue, musical composition, documentary, advertisement or
dance. In effect, there are no real restrictions on your choice.

A Creative Response shares a common purpose with all assessment items in English. You need
to demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the content and themes of the text. To this
end a Creative is supported by a Reflection, in which you’re expected to articulate the aims of
your response and analyze and explain the reasoning behind your chosen medium and whether
you achieved your aim.

Timeline for completion

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4
Reading, research and Planning mode of Presentation at the
annotation of assigned presentation and Rehearsing PDC and reflection
poem rehearsing
Choose a medium that
is capable of
imaginatively exploring
the poem.

Guidelines

 Demonstrate an understanding of context thematic concerns and poetic devices

 Between 15 and 20 minutes of presentation

Ensure you have all the materials needed

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