Jane Wong’s poem grapples with the making of a self that’s dependent on childhood, history, comparison and societal expectations. Growing up can be overwhelming as we figure out where we came from, ...

I remember the best poetry lesson I ever had as though it was yesterday; it was at Low Valley Junior School in Darfield, near Barnsley, on a freezing cold morning in 1965. The date is significant ...

Understanding the context of a poem can deepen our understanding of it and the mindset of the poet. Learn about effective ways of referring to context when responding to poetry. Comparing poems - ...