Your task is to write a response to Agard's poem above (up to one side of A4). In your response you should try to explain what you think the poem is about, supporting your points with quotations from the poem. Make sure you keep your quotes short.
Think about some of the ideas we discussed in class such as:
1) Standard and non-standard English
2) Spelling and grammar
3) Dialect and accent
4) Pigeon languages
5) Identity (cultural identity)
6) Social class and status
7) Education (attitudes associated with Oxford University)
You should also think about the ways Agard presents his ideas. How does he use language and techniques to express his ideas? Consider doing some further research on John Agard to support your understanding.
You may start to build a discussion here in this post with your peers, but you should also ensure your written response is done in your book ready for the first lesson back on Tuesday.
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