Poetic Unity

To celebrate the Human Rights Day, 10th December, we have read the articles in Universal Decleration of Human Rights and created a video with the participation of all countries. Here is the link to our video: Happy International Human Rights Day!

"Human Beings" is a poem written by Adrian Mitchell, which explores the theme of humanity and the complexities of human nature. The poem does not follow a strict rhyming scheme and instead focuses on the use of free verse , allowing the poet to freely express his thoughts and emotions without the constraints of rhyme.  The style of the poem can be described as conversational and direct, as if the poet is having a conversation with the reader. This simplicity of language and direct address makes the poem accessible to a wide audience, including A2 level students.  In terms of its theme, "Human Beings" highlight s the contradictions and paradoxes found within humanity . It presents a range of contrasting qualities, such as love and hate, cruelty and kindness, and laughter and tears. The poet suggests that these contradictory aspects are what make human beings unique and interesting.  Throughout the poem, Mitchell uses vivid imager y to convey his message.   The ove

Idea: It might be about how the teacher doesn't care about her students. Why? Because the teacher has too many students to care about maybe she was having a bad day because her solutions are effortless maybe she is just a bad teacher she is tired and old maybe she is trying to teach them how to be independent maybe she has special way of teaching maybe she likes to make jokes. Motive: School motives Composition: 6 stanzas, quatrains Lyrical subject: two lyrical subjects, dialogue between teacher and student quote „do whatever you can, don't ask me* Rhythm: rhyming verse, melodical humor - go sit in the sink Irony: swallow (rubber) Stylistic means of expressions Anaphora: please, this boy Alliteration: repetition of consonants (d, g- harsh letters) Derek Drew - bully Vocatives: dear, my love, my lamb, my flower The poem we had read has a key of motivation and success. However, it lacks understanding. It is not clear whether the teacher is trying to help, or is it j

Allan Ahlberg is a British author of children's books. He was born on June 5, 1938, in Croydon, England. Ahlberg is best known for writing picture books, often in collaboration with his late wife, Janet Ahlberg. Together, they created beloved works such as "Each Peach Pear Plum," "Peepo!," and "The Jolly Postman." Ahlberg's books are known for their humor, engaging storytelling, and distinctive illustrations. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. Ahlberg's poems are funny and easy to understand. They show us what it's like to be a student and talk to our teacher. The book has colorful pictures that make the poems even more fun to read.  "Please Mrs. Butler" is a special book that both kids and grown-ups enjoy. It helps us imagine what it feels like to be in school and makes us laugh at the same time. Teachers use this book in many schools because it helps kids love poetry and understand what

 Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg Please Mrs Butler This boy Derek Drew Keeps copying my work, Miss.  What shall I do? Go and sit in the hall, dear. Go and sit in the sink. Take your books on the roof, my lamb.  Do whatever you think. Please Mrs Butler This boy Derek Drew Keeps taking my rubber, Miss.  What shall I do? Keep it in your hand, dear.  Hide it up your vest. Swallow it if you like, my love.  Do what you think is best. Please Mrs Butler This boy Derek Drew Keeps calling me rude names, miss.  What shall I do? Lock yourself in the cupboard, dear.  Run away to sea. Do whatever you can, my flower.  But don’t ask me. References: https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/poem/please-mrs-butler/

  Born in London in 1932, Adrian     Mitchell worked as a journalist from 1955 to 1966, when he became a full-time writer. He gave many hundreds of readings throughout the world in theatres, colleges, pubs, prisons, streets, public transport, rallies, cellars, clubs and schools of all kinds. Many of his plays and stage adaptations were performed at the National Theatre as well as by the Royal Shakespeare Company and other theatre companies. Adrian Mitchell (1932-2008) was a prolific poet, playwright and  children’s writer. His poetry  show s  simplicity, clarity, passion and  humor . Most of his poem   as are political- about nuclear w ar, Vietnam, prisons and racism.  In a National Poetry Day poll in 2005, his poem ‘Human Beings’ was voted the poem that most people would like to see launched into space. References: https://www.bloodaxebooks.com/ecs/category/adrian-mitchell https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw75086/Adrian-Mitchell

  HUMAN BEINGS                 look  at your hands     your  beautiful useful hands                 you’re  not an ape             you’re  not a parrot     you’re  not a slow  loris         or  a smart missile             you’re  human               not   british         not   american             not   israeli     not   palestinian         you’re  human               not  catholic     not  protestant         not   muslim             not   hindu     you’re  human       we  all start human         we  end up human             human  first                 human  last             we’re  human         or  we’re nothing             nothing  but bombs         and  poison gas     nothing  but guns         and  torturers     nothing  but slaves     of  Greed and War     if  we’re not human                       look  at your body     with  its amazing systems     of  nerve-wires and blood canals         think  about your mind     which  can think about itself         and  the whole universe  

  Promise by Jessica Sills  (SŠ Delnice, Croatia) Our interpretation